Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BB 6 - Bleak vs Oosthuizen
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
MacManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
MacManus misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacManus under the eye.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacManus.
MacManus moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacManus misses with a takedown
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
MacManus misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacManus takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacManus looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Matt Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacManus.
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
MacManus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
MacManus scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
MacManus throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.#TD2#
MacManus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacManus lands in his opponent's guard.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacManus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacManus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
MacManus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacManus trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
MacManus lands a couple of elbows.
MacManus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacManus passes into half guard.
MacManus prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB2#
MacManus is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacManus to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
MacManus wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to improve his position but MacManus is controlling well.
MacManus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacManus lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane MacManus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacManus.
MacManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacManus scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
Matt Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacManus throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacManus scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacManus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz leaves MacManus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by MacManus. #T1#
MacManus cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
MacManus throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
MacManus fails with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
MacManus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
MacManus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
MacManus cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
MacManus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MacManus landing a few strikes.
Cruz wants to control but MacManus postures up.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacManus looking to control but instead Cruz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
MacManus passes the guard and advances to mount!
MacManus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
MacManus looking for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
MacManus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Cruz is bucking up trying to escape but MacManus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cruz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
MacManus punishing his opponent with strikes.
MacManus controlling his opponent.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacManus 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#
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
MacManus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and MacManus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
MacManus misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shane MacManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands a jab to MacManus's midsection.
Cruz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacManus thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from MacManus, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
MacManus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matt Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacManus.
Cruz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacManus's head backwards.
MacManus looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. MacManus saw that one coming.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacManus.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacManus gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacManus.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
MacManus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacManus fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz throws a jab when MacManus was well out of range.
Nice body punch from MacManus.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
MacManus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacManus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
MacManus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacManus lands a nice forearm strike.
MacManus tries to score with some ground and pound. Cruz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
MacManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
MacManus just content to control the position.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
Shane MacManus has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacManus working away.#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.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacManus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz regains half guard.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacManus wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus content to stall in guard here.
MacManus slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacManus connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacManus 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Shane MacManus!

Shane MacManus wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Shane MacManus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CMMA 101
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Youngblood slips a straight right by Cruz.
The crowd cheers as Youngblood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Youngblood throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Youngblood. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Youngblood scores with a three punch combo!
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Youngblood manages to avoid it.
Youngblood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Youngblood misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Youngblood throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cruz tries to move into range but Youngblood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Youngblood.
Cruz slips under a jab.
We've been told by Youngblood's head coaches at Gunner's School of Combat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Youngblood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Youngblood misses with a looping right.
Youngblood throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz is fighting to break Youngblood's control of his arms but Youngblood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Youngblood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Youngblood tries to get out of the position.
Youngblood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Youngblood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Youngblood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Youngblood is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz prevents Youngblood from getting back to his feet.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Youngblood's head.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Youngblood has wrist control.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Youngblood has wrist control.
Youngblood wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Youngblood has wrist control.#T3#
Youngblood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Youngblood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Youngblood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Youngblood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Youngblood wriggles free and stands up.
Cruz slips a straight right by Youngblood.
Cruz tries to counter with a clinch but Youngblood shakes him off and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Youngblood there.
Ricky Youngblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Youngblood.
Youngblood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Youngblood.#T4#
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Youngblood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Youngblood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Youngblood circles away.
Youngblood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Youngblood.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Youngblood rather than just go for the knockout.
Youngblood misses with a hook.
A jab from Cruz misses.
A little feinted left hand from Youngblood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Youngblood looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Youngblood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Youngblood ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Youngblood.
Youngblood slips under a jab.
Cruz's coach down at Golden Harvest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cruz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Youngblood misses with a looping left.
Youngblood throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Youngblood lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Youngblood takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Youngblood's waist but Youngblood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side. #T1#
Cruz slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Youngblood misses with a looping right.
A big right from Youngblood misses.
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Youngblood with a body shot.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Youngblood scores with a three punch combo!
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Youngblood counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Youngblood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Ricky Youngblood is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Youngblood misses.
Youngblood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz slips under a jab.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Youngblood back into the cage.#BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Youngblood was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Youngblood. #T3#
Cruz thuds his right hand into Youngblood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Youngblood misses the target.
Youngblood throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Youngblood.
Youngblood misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Youngblood finds it's way through Cruz's defenses. #T4#
A big right from Youngblood misses.
Youngblood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Youngblood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Youngblood. #CL2#
Cruz darts in and clinches Youngblood up against the cage.
Youngblood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Youngblood controls his hands.
Youngblood wants to stall.
Youngblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ricky Youngblood will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Youngblood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Youngblood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz postures up in Youngblood's guard and throws a big left but Youngblood blocks it.
Youngblood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz won't allow Youngblood to get back to his feet.
Youngblood 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.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz won't allow Youngblood to sweep him here. #T1#
Matthew Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Youngblood wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Youngblood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Youngblood wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Youngblood wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Youngblood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Youngblood looking to control.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz postures up in Youngblood's guard and throws a big left but Youngblood blocks it.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2##SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Youngblood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Youngblood manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Youngblood's guard.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz works over Youngblood with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Youngblood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Cruz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Youngblood is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cruz, into his guard. #REVR##SU#
Youngblood stands and steps away. Cruz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Matthew Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Youngblood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Youngblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Youngblood defends it well.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Youngblood.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Youngblood moves away.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Youngblood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Youngblood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Youngblood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Youngblood throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Youngblood's guard.#T4#
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Ricky Youngblood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Youngblood has wrist control.
Youngblood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving.
Youngblood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Youngblood wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruz postures up in Youngblood's guard and throws a big left but Youngblood blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Youngblood trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Youngblood 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricky Youngblood!
Ricky Youngblood took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WCF WNF 41: Tofail vs Dirk
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Chomsli shoots and misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chomsli digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.#TD#
Chomsli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cruz sprawls well initially but Chomsli persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Chomsli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chomsli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Chomsli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cruz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Chomsli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chomsli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Chomsli passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chomsli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Chomsli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chomsli chips away with some ground and pound.
Chomsli wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chomsli trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chomsli distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Chomsli controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Chomsli pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chomsli is one step ahead there.
Chomsli trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chomsli passes into half guard.
Cruz is not content to let Chomsli control the position.#SUB#
Chomsli is looking for a kimura here.
Chomsli wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Chomsli prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cruz with the active half guard here but Chomsli passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomsli working the ground and pound. #T3#
Chomsli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chomsli wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chomsli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chomsli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chomsli wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Chomsli has control of the leg.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Chomsli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chomsli lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz is staying active underneath Chomsli, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Chomsli seems to be looking for submissions.
Chomsli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chomsli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chomsli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chomsli trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Chomsli pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Chomsli's attempts to control the action.
Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Chomsli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Chomsli has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Chomsli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Chomsli's ribs.
Chomsli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lukas Chomsli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chomsli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Chomsli misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chomsli with a body shot.
Chomsli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chomsli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsli misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chomsli swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Chomsli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Chomsli is just out of range.#T1#
Chomsli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Chomsli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chomsli fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chomsli tries to clinch up.
Cruz throws a jab when Chomsli was well out of range.
Chomsli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chomsli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chomsli is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Cruz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chomsli. Chomsli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chomsli.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Chomsli fails with a takedown attempt.
Chomsli misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chomsli looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Chomsli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Chomsli misses with a combination #CL2#
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz. #TD#
Chomsli has Cruz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chomsli pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cruz tumbling to the mat - Chomsli dives into Cruz's guard.#SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Chomsli defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chomsli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chomsli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chomsli is one step ahead there.
Chomsli landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Chomsli controlling him for the moment.
Chomsli landing with the ground and pound.
Chomsli passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Chomsli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Chomsli has control of the leg.
Cruz is pressing down on Chomsli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chomsli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chomsli passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chomsli passes to side control.
Chomsli lands a few punches from side control.
Chomsli is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz is staying active underneath Chomsli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chomsli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chomsli lands with a punch from half guard.
Lukas Chomsli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz gets full guard.
Chomsli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chomsli was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Chomsli throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chomsli misses with a combination
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chomsli throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Chomsli closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Chomsli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Chomsli cracks Cruz with a big elbow. #SUB#
Chomsli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chomsli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cruz!
Chomsli trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Chomsli landing shots from mount.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chomsli trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Chomsli distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chomsli stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Chomsli crashes against the mat.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz is not content to let Chomsli control the position. #SUB#
Chomsli is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well. #SUB#
Chomsli tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Chomsli keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Chomsli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Chomsli lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chomsli tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Chomsli keeps him under control.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chomsli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Chomsli trying to control the pace.
Cruz tries to roll over but Chomsli keeps him under control.
Cruz gets back to full guard. #T4#
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chomsli is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chomsli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chomsli wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Chomsli tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Chomsli pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Chomsli from controlling successfully.
Chomsli stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Chomsli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chomsli 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Chomsli!
After the fight, Lukas Chomsli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WCF 54: Camara vs Rader
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Road defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Road throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz wants to counter with a clinch but Road pushes him away.
Road misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Cruz misses with a body punch
and Road counters with a straight right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cruz 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.
Cruz throws a hook but Road blocks it.
Road bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
Nice defenses there by Road.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Road was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Road scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1##CL#
Road closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz wants to break free but Road has control.
Road has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Road lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Road.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Road throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Road scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Road manages to break the clinch.
Road throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Road throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Road tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Road.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Road connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Road looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Road fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cruz just manages to avoid it.
Road lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Road is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Road is just out of range.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Road was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz.
Raate Road is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Road changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Road misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Road is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Road doesn't have the hooks in and Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Cruz won't allow Road to sweep him here. #T3#
Road controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Road uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Road!#REVR##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle here but Road uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Road is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Road has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Road there.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Road has control of the leg.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Road slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Road lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Road lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Road stacks Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Road!
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Road is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Road tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Road looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Road.
A shot to the liver by Road. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Road misses its intended target.
Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz checks a leg kick nicely.
Road uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Road lands a jab to the nose.
Road lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Road throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Road to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Road moves away and avoids it.
Cruz throws a body punch but Road moves out of range.
Road tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cruz manages to circle out of the way.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Road.
Cruz throws a hook but Road blocks it.#T2#
A head kick misses from Road.
Road lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
and Road makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Road.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Road counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Road lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Road throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Cruz misses the jab.
Road misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Road looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Road throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Road takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Road swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Road doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Road's ribs.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Road with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Road tries to sprawl but Cruz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz misses with a head shot. Road uses the momentum to regain guard.
Road 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.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Road fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Road throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Road misses the target.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Road.
An attempted straight right counter from Road misses the target.
Cruz throws a body punch but Road moves out of range.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Road defends it well.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Road throws a right hand that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Raate Road is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Road gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruz throws the left hand but Road avoids the punch easily.
Road throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Road rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Road throws a head punch that misses.
Road lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Road.
A right handed body shot lands from Cruz.
Road lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
A short right from Road.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Road lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Road's elbow.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Road lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Road after a bit of a struggle.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Road lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Road. #BC#
Road breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Road has taken the fight into the clinch.
Road swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Road moved out of range.
Road throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Road ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.#T3#
Road throws a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Road counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Road pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Road pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Road throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Road.
Good leg kick by Road.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Road.#T4#
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Road counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
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!
Jab, jab by Road - just one landing.
Cruz swings for the body but Road moves out of range.
Road misses with an uppercut
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Road counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Cruz thuds a left hand into Road's body.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Road.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Road.
Road throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Road quickly recovers to half guard.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road is looking to improve his position.
Cruz winds up and cracks Road with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Road gets back to full guard.
Road seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Road's brow. #SUB#
Road had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Road works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Road trying to control the position. #SUB#
Road working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Road looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Road preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Road looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Road is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Road stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Road has passed into side control.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Road keeps moving and retains side control.
Road wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Road lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Road in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Matt Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cruz dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Road looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Road moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Road napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Road tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Road takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Cruz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Road is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Road sneaks back into half guard.
Cruz throwing shots but Road is blocking nicely.
Road moves into full guard.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Road works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Road has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Road keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz throws a strike but Road rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Road is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz throws a strike but Road rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Road's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Road won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz wants to hit a sweep here but Road passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cruz there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz taking shots to the head.
Road looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Road pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Road takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz tries to roll over but Road keeps him under control.
Road wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Road looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Road jumps into side control!
Road grinds an elbow into Cruz's temple.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Road scoring with strikes.
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Road is working Cruz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Road is staying tight to Cruz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cruz looks to move to half guard but instead Road has passed into mount! Damn!

And that's the end of the fight!
Raate Road showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Road 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 49:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raate Road!
Raate Road retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Raate Road started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WCF 49: Camara vs Schlaub
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rua has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cruz slips a straight right by Rua.
Rua misses the jab.
A jab from Rua misses.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Rua scores with a decent looking hook.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Rua avoids it with no problem.
Rua swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sasha Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rua misses with a straight left.
Rua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
Rua misses the jab.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Rua's head.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
A big left from Rua misses.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Rua misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rua misses with a left hand
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Cruz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rua.#T2#
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Rua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cruz swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Rua sets himself, and Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Rua avoids it this time.
Sasha Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cruz.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
Rua blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.
Cruz tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua. #T4##BC#
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Rua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua misses with a right hand
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua misses with a right hand
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Cruz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rua connects with the punch.
Rua misses with a hook
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Rua gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Rua throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Cruz moves into the clinch.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Rua.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage. #BC#
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matt Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
Rua misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rua wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Rua's temple.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
Cruz working over Rua with some ground and pound. Rua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Rua dodges it nicely.
Rua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rua tries to get out of the position.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Rua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rua is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Cruz!

Event: Halloween on Hilo
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a right hand
enabling Haba to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Haba moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Haba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Haba clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz prevents Haba from breaking the clinch.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Haba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Haba's belly button to the back.
Haba slips a jab from Cruz.
Haba is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haba is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz working over Haba with some ground and pound. Haba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haba is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Haba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Haba dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Cruz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Haba is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Cruz!

Event: WCF 40: Decimal vs Horatius
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it.
Ortiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it.
Ortiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Cruz there.#CUT2#It looks like Carter Ortiz has been cut.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Ortiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ortiz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ortiz seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ortiz wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ortiz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ortiz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ortiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Ortiz is looking for a kimura here. #T2##SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ortiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Ortiz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ortiz is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB#
Ortiz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ortiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Ortiz has control of the leg.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz 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#
Ortiz is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Pandemic Fight System inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Well, if Cruz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Ortiz gets full guard.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ortiz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cruz is defending well. Ortiz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cruz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ortiz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

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

Event: WCF 38: Dirk vs Denovan
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cruz misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Cruz.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.#CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Cruz.
We've been hearing reports that Sanchez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Sanchez tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Cruz lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Cruz scores with a hook.#CL2#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cruz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cruz presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Cruz.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Cruz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
A short right from Cruz.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Cruz gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
A short left from Cruz.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Cruz lands a left hand.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Cruz lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Cruz gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Cruz. #T1#
Sanchez wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matt Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Sanchez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matt Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Cruz works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matt Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Sanchez attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.#T4#
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanchez trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Cruz has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Sanchez looking to control.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Cruz passes into half guard.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cruz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB2#
Cruz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has mounted him!
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Cruz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cruz!

Event: WCF 33: Rua vs Archer
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders misses with the combination.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanders throws out the jab.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Sanders lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Sanders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanders doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanders scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanders takes one to the chin there.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanders takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Sanders's brow.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Sanders is defending the position.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz throwing shots but Sanders is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanders tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Sanders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Ground and pound from Cruz. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanders taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanders sees it coming and defends easily.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanders tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz passes to full mount!
Cruz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
The referee warns Sanders that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#Sanders is rocked!
Cruz is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Sanders goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Cruz!

Event: BFC 14: Garbrandt Vs. Waller
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minister scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Minister ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Minister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz.
Minister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Minister misses with the combination.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Minister gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Minister avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Minister backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minister. #T1#
Minister working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Cruz tries a body shot but Minister blocks it.
Minister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Minister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Minister uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Minister!#REVR##SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.#T2#
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minister is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minister has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Minister passes into side control.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Minister has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Minister stacks Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Minister!
Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minister defends well.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cruz has an active guard here but Minister has managed to pass into half guard.
Minister wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minister pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Minister displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Minister throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Minister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Minister fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minister on the side of the head.
Minister takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Minister counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minister connects with a jab.
Minister goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Minister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Minister scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T1#
Minister lands a right hook to the body.
Death Minister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Minister.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Minister counters with a straight right hand.
Minister connects with a superb combination that knocks Cruz out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Minister before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Death Minister!
Death Minister very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary 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: BFC 10: Cole Vs. Canoe
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Smurder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smurder under the eye.
Cruz stalks Smurder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smurder's face. Smurder staggers backwards, shaken.
Smurder tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smurder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smurder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smurder there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smurder doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smurders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Smurder saw that one coming.
Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smurder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smurder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cruz scores with a jab.
Cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Smurder with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.#CL#
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.#BC2#
Smurder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smurder or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz, which made it look bad.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Cruz.
Cruz with a nice cross.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Smurder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Smurder's head.
Cruz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Smurder is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smurder walks straight into a right hand from Cruz - that's dropped him! Cruz jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Smurder from any more punishment! Smurder complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Cruz!

Event: BFC 4: Mullin vs. Cole
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kertezs throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand. #CL#
Kertezs pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kertezs breaks the clinch.
Cruz defending well as Kertezs loads up on a big left hand.
Kertezs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kertezs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Kertezs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kertezs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Kertezs stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Kertezs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SU#
Kertezs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cruz to get to his feet.
Kertezs darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Kertezs into the cage.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kertezs throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Kertezs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Kertezs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz lands with a cross.
Kertezs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kertezs misses with a left hand
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs misses the body punch
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kertezs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Kertezs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kertezs throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Kertezs misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Matt Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kertezs misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Kertezs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz tests Kertezs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kertezs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kertezs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Kertezs tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Kertezs is out of range.
Kertezs misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kertezs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Kertezs looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz 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.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Kertezs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kertezs just misses with a punch to the body.
Kertezs misses with an uppercut.
Cruz misses the jab.
Kertezs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs is breathing heavily.
Kertezs throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kertezs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kertezs slips under a jab.
Cruz lands a right hook to the body.
Kertezs falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cruz counter with a right hand. #T4#
Kertezs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kertezs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kertezs misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kertezs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Kertezs's head.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Kertezs pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Kertezs does no damage.
Cruz stuns Kertezs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kertezs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kertezs thinking.
Kertezs throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kertezs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kertezs looks to clinch
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Mate Kertezs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kertezs fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kertezs.
Kertezs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kertezs.
Kertezs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Kertezs missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mate Kertezs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kertezs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
A cross from Kertezs lands.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kertezs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt
and Kertezs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kertezs goes for a double leg but Cruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Kertezs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kertezs misses with a double jab
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz throws the left hand but Kertezs avoids the punch easily.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kertezs circles away.
Kertezs throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Kertezs defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Kertezs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kertezs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kertezs.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Kertezs appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Kertezs ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Kertezs.
Cruz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kertezs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kertezs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kertezs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Matt Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kertezs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kertezs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz tries to clinch but Kertezs moves out of range.
Kertezs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Kertezs throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kertezs moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kertezs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz throws a hook but Kertezs avoids it easily.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kertezs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kertezs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kertezs throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kertezs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Cruz.
Kertezs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a takedown
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kertezs misses with a combination
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a hook but Kertezs blocks it.
Kertezs misses with a double jab.
Kertezs misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz moves out of range of the leg kick from Kertezs.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Kertezs moves out of range.
Kertezs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Kertezs avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cruz 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a counter combo.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Kertezs.
Cruz defending well as Kertezs loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz works over Kertezs's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kertezs slips a jab from Cruz.
Kertezs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Kertezs ducks down to avoid it.
Kertezs throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Kertezs backing up. Kertezs nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Kertezs throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Cruz.#T1#
Kertezs swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kertezs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.#TD#
Kertezs shoots in and bounces Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kertezs is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kertezs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Cruz has his foot on Kertezs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kertezs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a triangle here. Kertezs is fighting it but it looks tight! Cruz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kertezs is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Cruz!

Event: BFC 2: Wallace vs. Cole
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Jez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cruz's half guard.#SU2#
Jez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Jez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cruz tries to bench press Jez off him but Jez keeps the position.
Jez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jez gets to mount! Cruz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz regains half guard.
Jez is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jez controlling the action here.
Jez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T1##SU2#
Jez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Jez gets a double leg takedown into Cruz's guard.
Jez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cruz manages to get to full guard. #SU2#
Jez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jez is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Jez dives in and scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.#SU2#
Jez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cruz, up you get!
Jez looks winded!#TD2#
Jez gets a double leg takedown into Cruz's guard.#T2##SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Jez from controlling successfully.
Jez lands a couple of digs.
Jez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jez is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jez wants to stand but Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Jez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2#
Jez stands up and beckons Cruz to join him on the feet.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Jez looking to score a takedown here. Cruz is defending well but Jez drives through and ends up in Cruz's guard.
Jez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SU2#
Jez gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Jez gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jez lands a nice short elbow.
Jez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Jez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Jez 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.
Jez cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Jez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jure Jez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Jez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Cruz's guard now, I'm sure.
Jez wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Jez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jez defends it easily.
Jez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cruz, up you get!
Jure Jez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Jez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz prevents Jez from improving position. #T1#
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jez working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jez lands a nice forearm strike.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Jez lands some shots froms side control.#SU2#
Jez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Matt Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jez.
Jez looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SU2#
Jez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jez moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Jez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cruz to the mat! Cruz manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cruz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jez doesn't defend quickly enough and Cruz has managed to lock this one up! Can Jez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cruz on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Cruz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020

#R1#
King takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Cruz connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz moves into range and connects with a jab.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz tries a body shot but King blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees to the body from King.
Cruz tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
King lands with a right to the head.
Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cruz looks winded!#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King is struggling to control the position.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from King.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
King moves into the clinch.
King scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
King crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
A hook to the body from King.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
King is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but King uses it to pass to side control.
Cruz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but King is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
King content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by King.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
King scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
King working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
King breaks from Cruz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but King maintains control.
King controlling his opponent.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will King 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##CL#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
Cruz jumps guard but King stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.#BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
King with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King stalling.
King lands a damaging elbow.
Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
King stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King prevents a body shot from Cruz.
King lands with a left to the head.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from King.
King pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Will King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Cruz tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cruz sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
King is controlling the pace.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU#
King decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Will King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matt Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King wants to clinch.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
King prevents a body shot from Cruz.
King holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
Will King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Cruz.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
King clinches. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King misses with the combination.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to clinch.
Cruz connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?#T1#
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Will King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruz jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Cruz cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cruz 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#
Cruz works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz trying to control but King is having none of it.
King is working to get back to half guard.
Matt Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
King is controlling an arm, preventing Cruz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cruz is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
Cruz works his way into side control.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cruz is working to tighten his grip on King's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. King has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cruz is really squeezing tight and eventually King passes out! Cruz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Cruz!

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