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Event:
EFC 31
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Saabo.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Saabo.
Cruz throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Cruz drives through and clinches with Saabo against the cage.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saabo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cruz has Saabo pressed against the cage, preventing Saabo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saabo after a bit of a struggle.
Gregor Saabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Cruz.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Saabo manages to get underhooks.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Saabo manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cruz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Saabo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Saabo is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him.
Cruz striking off his back but it's not causing Saabo any problems.
Saabo tries to stand but Cruz is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saabo misses with a head kick.
Saabo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saabo wants it to stay on the feet.
Saabo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saabo stuffs the takedown.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saabo defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Saabo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Saabo shoots in.#CL#
Saabo has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Saabo is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks. #TD2#
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saabo won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Saabo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Cruz lands an upkick as Saabo stands over him.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Cruz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saabo swivels and escapes.
Saabo has a takedown stuffed.
Cruz with a jab.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saabo circles away.
Saabo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saabo defends it nicely.
Saabo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Saabo has a takedown stuffed.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Saabo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saabo counters with a stiff right hand.
Saabo throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Saabo moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away #TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saabo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saabo's head.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Saabo dodges it nicely.
Saabo is looking to escape.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saabo is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz stalling.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Gregor Saabo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Saabo fails to land the takedown.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saabo connects with a solid leg kick.
Jared Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saabo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Saabo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz looking for a takedown.
Gregor Saabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Cruz.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Saabo won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saabo is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saabo down to the mat. Saabo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saabo is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saabo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz trying to control the action but Saabo is working from the bottom.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Cruz stops Saabo from getting back to his feet.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz wants to control but Saabo is keeping him busy.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Saabo has one foot on Cruz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cruz with a jab.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Saabo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Saabo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saabo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Saabo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cruz prevents Saabo from escaping the position.
Cruz cracks Saabo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cruz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Saabo is trying to buck Cruz off.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saabo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cruz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saabo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Cruz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Saabo is defending the strikes.
Cruz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Saabo defends.
Saabo is letting Cruz control him for a moment.
Cruz misses with the ground and pound.
Cruz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Saabo defends.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saabo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saabo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saabo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD2#
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saabo!
Cruz working the ground and pound from side control.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Saabo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saabo parries the strikes from Cruz easily there. Cruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saabo to escape.
Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
Saabo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cruz cracks Saabo with a big right hand but Saabo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saabo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Saabo taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Saabo is rocked!
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Saabo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz cracks Saabo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cruz immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Saabo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Cruz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jared Cruz thanked EFC Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
EFC 28
Date: Oct 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Ross stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ross is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Cruz catches Ross right on the button with a cross.
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.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz sets himself, and Ross steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruz avoids it this time.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ross tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ross to the ground. Ross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ross tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ross to the ground. Ross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ross is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##TD#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cruz cracks Ross with a big right hand but Ross just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Cruz staying calm.
Cruz working the head with strikes.
Cruz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ross works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Ross is defending the position.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Ross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz looks to land a strike but Ross avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz works over Ross with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Ross 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.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Ross is rocked!
Cruz cracks Ross with a solid left hand.
Ross is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz loads up on a big left hand. Ross felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cruz looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ross can't hide his disappointment, as Cruz celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Cruz!
Jared Cruz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EFC Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
EFC 25
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nokia but Nokia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Nokia as Cruz shoots in.
Nokia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.
Nokia lands a high kick!
Cruz shoots in but Nokia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tesla Nokia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Cruz.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Nokia gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Nokia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Nokia sprawls well.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Nokia circles away easily
and Nokia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That kick from Nokia tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nokia thows a body kick. Cruz tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into 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!
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nokia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz advances position into side control!#T1#
Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nokia tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
Nokia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nokia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nokia is trying to get back to full guard.
Nokia is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Nokia dodges it nicely.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Nokia is having none of it. #T2#
Nokia tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Nokia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Nokia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Nokia moves into full guard.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nokia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cruz is in close to Nokia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Nokia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nokia avoids it really well and circles away.
Nokia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nokia leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Nokia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Nokia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nokia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nokia circles away.#T4#
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Cruz's side.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nokia avoids it really well and circles away.
Tesla Nokia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nokia.
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!
Nokia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nokia, which made it look bad.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Nokia counters with an inside leg kick.
Cruz looks winded!
Nokia delivers a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Nokia lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tesla Nokia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nokia scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz lands a nice forearm strike.
Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Nokia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Nokia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jared Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nokia regains half guard, as Cruz was trying to land strikes.
Cruz prevents Nokia from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nokia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Nokia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz is keen to just control but Nokia is a slippery customer.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Nokia defends it. #T1#
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz prevents Nokia from improving his position.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz winds up and cracks Nokia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz throws a strike but Nokia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nokia trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Nokia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz. #T2#
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Nokia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Nokia!#REVR#
Cruz keeping full guard, as Nokia tries to pass.
Cruz is controlling Nokia's posture.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Nokia postures up.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Nokia from controlling successfully.
Nokia won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. #T3#
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Nokia trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Nokia from controlling successfully.
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 throwing shots but Nokia is blocking nicely.
Nokia manages to get to full guard.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nokia is keeping the position for now.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nokia's head.
Nokia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nokia controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nokia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Nokia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared 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!#R3#
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Nokia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Nokia.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nokia's waist but Nokia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Nokia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nokia leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tesla Nokia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Cruz.#TD2#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nokia sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nokia is trying to control but can't.
Nokia 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!
Nokia biding his time, controlling Cruz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz just trying to survive but Nokia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nokia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nokia's guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
#T1#
Nokia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nokia pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Nokia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nokia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Nokia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokia 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.
Nokia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tesla Nokia is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nokia.#TD2#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nokia on his heels. He'll look to pass Nokia's guard now, I'm sure.
Nokia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Nokia has wrist control.
Cruz postures up in Nokia's guard and throws a big left but Nokia blocks it.
Nokia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz postures up in Nokia's guard and throws a big left but Nokia blocks it.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz trying to control but Nokia is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nokia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nokia with a nice cross.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nokia counters with a nice body kick.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nokia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nokia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Nokia, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Nokia against the cage but Nokia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nokia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cruz's head.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nokia but Nokia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokia lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Nokia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Nokia tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nokia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the liver by Nokia. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tesla Nokia clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nokia is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Nokia circles away and we're back to standing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Nokia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Nokia lands.
Nokia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nokia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nokia controlling the position.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Nokia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Nokia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Nokia sits in half guard.
Cruz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nokia is taking a breather. Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is looking to control Nokia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Nokia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cruz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nokia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz trying to hold on to Nokia's head to control him but Nokia postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nokia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nokia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice sprawl there from Nokia as Cruz shoots in.
Nokia delivers a nice body kick.
Cruz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.#T3#
Nokia feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Nokia throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Nokia lands a nice looking body kick.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Nokia sprawls well.
It appears Nokia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tesla Nokia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Cruz.
Cruz dives in and grabs Nokia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nokia pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nokia, which made it look bad.
Jared Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nokia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cruz takes a step back to recover.
Good shot there by Nokia.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nokia counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nokia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Nokia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nokia. Cruz shrugs it off though.
Cruz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruz shoots in but Nokia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nokia lands with an overhand left.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Nokia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jared Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nokia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jared Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tesla Nokia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nokia delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tesla Nokia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nokia 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Tesla Nokia wins by unanimous decision!
Tesla Nokia made sure to mention his sponsor, Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
EFC 22
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Austin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Austin is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Austin scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz pulls Austin in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Austin from standing up.
Austin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz seems keen to control Austin's posture.#SUB#
Austin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Austin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Austin is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him.
Austin being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SU#
Austin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cruz's coach down at EFC Gym 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.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Austin defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Austin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ron Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Cruz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Austin is defended easily by Cruz.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz working over Austin with some ground and pound. Austin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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 Austin's temple.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz working Austin over with strikes.
Austin taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Austin tries to get out of the position.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
The referee warns Austin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cruz lands a big elbow.
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz dominating with strikes here.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Cruz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Austin looks a forlorn figure.
Cruz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Austin looks a forlorn figure.
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cruz lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Austin is rocked!#T4#
Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Austin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Austin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Austin in real trouble here! The ref calls for Austin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Cruz!
Jared Cruz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EFC Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
EFC 21
Date: Jul 29, 2021 |
Ron Austin had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 210.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Jared Cruz was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cruz stands up over Chan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz cracks Chan with a solid left hand.
Cruz distracts Chan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chan controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Chan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Chan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Chan is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz winds up and cracks Chan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chan has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Cruz there. #ROC#Chan is rocked!
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Chan is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz lands a big elbow - Chan is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Cruz!
In his post fight interview, Jared Cruz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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