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Event:
MMAH 9 - Mferi vs Travis
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Pushkin, which made it look bad.
Cruz darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz's guard.#SUB#
Pushkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pushkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Pushkin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pushkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Cruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pushkin dives into side control.
#SUB#
Pushkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz tries to escape but Pushkin is in control. #SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Pushkin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Pushkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pushkin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pushkin prevents Cruz from escaping the position.#SUB#
Pushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES2#
Cruz throws Pushkin to one side and escapes!#T4#
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pushkin defends it nicely.
Pushkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Pushkin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terenti Pushkin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Pushkin gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Cruz tries to clinch up#TD#
and Pushkin counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Pushkin trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Pushkin drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Pushkin off! Pushkin jumps back into Cruz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin won't allow Cruz to get back to his feet. #T1#
Cruz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Pushkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Pushkin circles away.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Pushkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pushkin as he avoids it easily.
Pushkin attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Terenti Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Cruz.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Pushkin circles away.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pushkin's waist but Pushkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice sprawl there from Pushkin as Cruz shoots in.
Pushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pushkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Pushkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.#TD#
Pushkin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pushkin is in Cruz's guard.
Cruz wants to stand up but Pushkin is controlling him.
Pushkin trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Pushkin pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Pushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Cruz looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pushkin prevents Cruz from standing back up.
#SUB#
Pushkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cruz is trying to stand.
#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.#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pushkin.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Pushkin tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it. #SUB#
Pushkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Cruz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pushkin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terenti Pushkin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Pushkin, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Pushkin against the cage but Pushkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pushkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pushkin tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Pushkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Terenti Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pushkin as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pushkin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Pushkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Pushkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pushkin cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pushkin trying to control the position but Cruz is working away. #SUB#
Pushkin 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 buck Pushkin off.#SUB#
Pushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz is pushing Pushkin's head away, looking to escape. Pushkin manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB#
Pushkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pushkin prevents Cruz from escaping the position.#SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Pushkin wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Pushkin drags him back down.
Terenti Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pushkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pushkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Pushkin drags him back down.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Cruz pushes Pushkin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pushkin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz's guard.
Pushkin stops Cruz from standing up.
William Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terenti Pushkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pushkin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terenti Pushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pushkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terenti Pushkin!
Terenti Pushkin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
MMAH 3 - Cruz vs Berg
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Berg throws a combination. Cruz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berg tries a quick counter leg kick but Cruz is wise to it.
Berg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks. #CL2#
Berg clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Berg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cruz jumps guard but Berg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Berg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Berg scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Berg breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Berg gets a clinch.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Berg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Berg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berg connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Berg dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!#CL2#
Berg moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berg.#BC2#
Berg breaks the clinch.
Berg circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cruz to the canvas! Cruz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Berg keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Berg!
Antoine Berg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Zeidmanis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#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 Zeidmanis!
Zeidmanis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cruz biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T1##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like Cruz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zeidmanis trying to get back to his feet but Cruz is in full control for now.
Cruz keeps control of the position easily here as Zeidmanis tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Cruz 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.#SU2#
Zeidmanis is working an open guard so Cruz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zeidmanis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
William Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Cruz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zeidmanis regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Cruz gets to his feet - Zeidmanis follows without any prompting.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zeidmanis fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Zeidmanis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeidmanis works the jab nicely.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zeidmanis enables Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zeidmanis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zeidmanis sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Cruz stands up out of the half guard.
Ero Zeidmanis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz staying out of range there.#TD2#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zeidmanis to the ground. Cruz is now in Zeidmanis's guard.#SU2#
Zeidmanis is working an open guard so Cruz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cruz tries to clinch but Zeidmanis is having none of it. #T3#
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Cruz moves nicely into side control.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
More stalling from Cruz.#T4#
Cruz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zeidmanis!
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Cruz with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
William Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zeidmanis connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Zeidmanis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zeidmanis wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Cruz gets to his feet - Zeidmanis follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zeidmanis to the mat! Zeidmanis manages to get full guard.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zeidmanis wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Cruz gets to his feet - Zeidmanis follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Cruz 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.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2##SU2#
Cruz gets to his feet. Zeidmanis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Zeidmanis back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Zeidmanis.
Cruz throws an elbow but it misses.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Zeidmanis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Zeidmanis. #CL2#
Cruz drives through and clinches with Zeidmanis against the cage.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Zeidmanis tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Zeidmanis scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zeidmanis.
Ero Zeidmanis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz can't get the takedown.
Ero Zeidmanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Cruz.
A short right from Zeidmanis.
Zeidmanis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zeidmanis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zeidmanis wants to stall.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Zeidmanis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zeidmanis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zeidmanis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zeidmanis loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.#TD2#
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz takes a little break here. Zeidmanis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cruz avoids the strikes from the bottom by Zeidmanis.
William Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Cruz! |
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