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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Nunez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cross is trying to keep Nunez in close.
Nunez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cross working a defensive guard here.
Cross striking off his back but it's not causing Nunez any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross wants to sweep but no luck.
Nunez controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nunez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nunez lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Cross has his hands on Nunez's head, controlling the position.
Cross is trying to keep Nunez in close.
Nunez pushing down on Cross's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cross wants to control but Nunez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nunez controlling the action here.
Nunez working Cross over with strikes.
Nunez slips a nice elbow through Cross's hands, connecting with Cross's forehead.
Nunez trying to control the pace.
Cross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nunez is working away from the top position though.
Nunez wants to stand but Cross has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cross tries to get to full guard but Nunez has control of the leg.
Cross trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Cross is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nunez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nunez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nunez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nunez controlling the action here.
Cross trying to hold on to Nunez's head to control him but Nunez postures up.
Cross flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nunez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Nunez is working for a kimura but Cross is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Cross is positioning himself well to prevent Nunez advancing to mount.
Cross trying to control from the bottom.
Nunez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nunez is thwarting Cross's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Nunez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Cross gets the takedown into side control.
Nunez struggling a bit here.
Nunez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cross off and has taken his back!
Cross trying to control the hands but Nunez breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Nunez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cross looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nunez.
#T1#
Nunez controlling the position well here. Cross rolled but Nunez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cross looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cristiano Nunez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunez is punishing Cross with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Nunez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cross trying to control the action but Nunez just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross is trying to break free.
#T2#
Cross trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nunez biding his time, controlling Cross.
Cross trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cross.
Nunez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB2#
Cross defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nunez's arms.
Cross trying to control the action but Nunez just sinks the hooks in.
Cross manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nunez's guard. Nice work there by Cross.
Cross won't allow Nunez to sweep him here.
Cross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nunez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cross gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cross preventing the sweep. #T4#
Nunez is pulling down on Cross's head to control his posture.
Nunez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nunez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cross is now in half guard.
Nunez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross throws a strike but Nunez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Nunez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nunez gets caught flat footed, as Cross shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nunez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cross manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cross trying to control the position.
Nunez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nunez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross 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#
Nunez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cross throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cross stands up over Nunez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cross is looking to work some ground and pound but Nunez has wrist control.
Cross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nunez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cross preventing the sweep.
Cross chips away with some ground and pound.
Cross passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nunez regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Cross has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nunez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cross is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nunez pulls down on the head and he's put Cross to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cristiano Nunez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Henrique misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Henrique shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henrique showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Henrique stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Henrique has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henrique lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Cross prevents a body shot from Henrique.
Cross wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henrique smiles and moves away.
#KD2#
Henrique lands a big head kick that sends Cross tumbling to the mat! Henrique takes a step backwards and waves Cross back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Cross is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Leif Cross has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henrique is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Henrique shuts the power down on Cross. Lights out, game over! Henrique is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Henrique!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Alvaro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cross looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Alvaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvaro controls the position.
Alvaro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cross!
Cross holds of for dear life.
Alvaro lands with some strikes.
Alvaro content just to control the position here.
Alvaro wants to control the pace but Cross is squirming around nicely.
Alvaro working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvaro avoids the attempt from Cross to control.#T1#
Alvaro looking to control but Cross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Alvaro is working for a guillotine from mount but Cross frees his head quite easily.
Cross tries to hold on but Alvaro pushes him away.
Alvaro trying to control but Cross is having none of it.
Cross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cross tries to lock up and control but Alvaro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvaro controlling from mount.
Cross tries to hold on but Alvaro postures up.
Cross is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvaro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Alvaro controlling from mount.
Cross bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Cross avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Alvaro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cross is defending well. Alvaro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cross has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Alvaro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matias Alvaro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones Jr wants to clinch.
Cross fails with the takedown
and Jones Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Jones Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Jones Jr backs away, Cross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Cross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones Jr manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Jones Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cross throws out a loose jab but Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Jones Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Cross pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Cross has control of Jones Jr's left arm, preventing Jones Jr from doing any damage.
Cross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cross 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##T2#
Jones Jr is trying to stand up here but Cross is controlling him well.
Cross lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cross. #SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura but Jones Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Jones Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Cross drops an elbow to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Jones Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.
Cross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cross 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.
#T4#
Cross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cross wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cross drops an elbow to the side of Jones Jr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Cross dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jones Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones Jr connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Jones Jr has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Jones Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cross drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Jones Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cross doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones Jr throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Jones Jr swinging wildly here.
Jones Jr is breathing heavily.
Cross slips a jab and a cross from Jones Jr.
Cross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
Cross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones Jr pinned against the cage. Jones Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones Jr lands a body shot.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones Jr throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leif Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones Jr misses with the combination.
#T3#
Cross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cross eats them both and turns towards Jones Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
#TD#
Cross closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones Jr's guard.
Jones Jr is looking to stand back up but Cross counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones Jr.
Leif Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##REVB#
Cross 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.
Cross winds up and cracks Jones Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cross working the head and body with strikes.
Cross lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!#SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones Jr defends it well. #SUB#
Cross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jones Jr gets caught napping as Cross dives in and scores a takedown. Jones Jr manages to retain guard.
Cross is working Jones Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
Cross postures up in Jones Jr's guard and throws a big left but Jones Jr blocks it.
Cross cracks Jones Jr with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr has momentary wrist control but Cross slips an elbow through the middle.
Cross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cross postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cross throws a big elbow that misses.
Cross is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones Jr has wrist control.
Jones Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cross working some strikes from top position.
Cross with a nice head shot there.
Cross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cross postures up in Jones Jr's guard and throws a big left but Jones Jr blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cross lands a couple of elbows.
Cross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones Jr's head.#T2#
Cross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Cross works over Jones Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross postures up in Jones Jr's guard and throws a big left but Jones Jr blocks it.
Cross throwing strikes from guard but Jones Jr blocks nicely.
Cross scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones Jr has momentary wrist control but Cross slips an elbow through the middle.
Cross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Cross postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Jones Jr is rocked!#T3#
Cross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones Jr is still in real trouble! Can Cross finish him?
Cross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones Jr's head.#SU#
Cross decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones Jr, up you get! #CL#
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross misses with an elbow strike.
Jones Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Cross ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cross no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cross is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Cross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Cross working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cross is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones Jr has wrist control.
Cross with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cross postures up and lands a big shot to Jones Jr's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Cross gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cross 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Cross!
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