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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Koones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
Koones keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Cruz forces Koones back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz presses Koones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Koones fails to land.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kooness head.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
Koones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Koones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koones scores with a jab.#CL2#
Cruz rushes Koones and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koones tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Koones tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz works on Koones's body with a couple of short punches.
Koones has had enough of the clinch but Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Koones controls his hands.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koones tries to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling the position. #T1#
Koones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Cruz tries to work over Koones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Koones is trying to break free.
Koones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Koones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Koones.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koones shoots and misses
and Cruz counters with a big head kick but Koones shrugs it off.
Cruz slips a jab from Koones.#CL2#
Koones tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch on the inside from Koones fails to land.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koones misses with a punch on the inside.
Koones wants to break free but Cruz has control.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Koones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz prevents Koones from breaking the clinch.
Cruz works on Koones's body with a couple of short punches.
Koones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cruz tries to work over Koones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Koones.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Koones avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Koones lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Koones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Koones keeps it at a distance.
Koones throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Cruz tries to clinch up but Koones circles away and keeps his distance.
Koones looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
And Cruz responds with a good body kick, but Koones manages to step out the way in time.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Koones misses the target.
Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koones missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Koones pushes him off.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Koones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Cruz forces Koones back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Koones controls his hands.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Koones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Koones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Koones throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Koones tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Koones misses with a body punch.
Koones working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Cruz.
A shot in the inside from Koones.
Koones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Koones throws a head punch that misses.
Koones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Koones swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Koones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cruz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Koones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koones throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Koones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Koones. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Koones.
Koones misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Koones thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koones, pushing him back against the cage.
Koones is trying to force a seperation but Cruz has the dominant position.
Koones is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koones blocking some punches.
Koones tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Koones back against the cage.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Koones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz cracks Koones with a nice body shot.
Cruz misses with some punches.
#T2#
Koones tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Koones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koones backwards.
Cruz tries to work over Koones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Koones controls the action.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koones's efforts to push away.
Koones is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.
Cory Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Koones swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz tries a body shot but Koones blocks it.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Koones takes a shot to the head.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Koones controls his hands.
Koones swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Cruz prevents Koones from breaking the clinch.
Koones tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Koones.
Koones working hard to break the clinch.
Koones can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koones backwards.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koones tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Koones's head.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koones's efforts to push away.#T4#
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koones prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Koones is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Koones avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koones working hard to break the clinch.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Koones controls his hands.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koones is trying to force a seperation but Cruz has the dominant position.
Koones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Koones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koones.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Koones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Koones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Koones - just one landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koones struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Cruz.
Koones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Koones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Koones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Koones breaks the clinch.
Koones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eric Koones is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koones to score with a decent uppercut.
Koones throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.#T1#
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koones shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cory Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koones misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Koones controls the action.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koones working hard to break the clinch.
Cruz keeps control of Koones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz gets through Koones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Koones wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Koones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koones's efforts to push away.
Koones tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Koones is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
Koones lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koones is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Koones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz tries a body shot but Koones blocks it.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koones wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Koones can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koones backwards.
Koones lands a nice uppercut.
Koones has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koones wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Koones wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Cruz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koones tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz tries a body shot but Koones blocks it.
Koones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koones pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koones is trying to break free.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koones is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Koones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koones has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz. #BC#
Koones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Cruz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Little tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Little jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Little gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Little tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz. #BC2#
Little breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Little fails with the takedown.
Cory Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Little.
Little misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Little is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz tries to counter by clinching up but Little breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Little manages to break the clinch.
Little misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Little feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Little is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.#T2#
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Little has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Little from controlling successfully.
Little seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Little misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a head kick. That will keep Little thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
A head kick by Little misses #CL#
and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little blocking some punches.
Little blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Little jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Little gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Little tries to land a body kick
and Cruz counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz keeps control of Little as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Little taking a breather.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz. #TD2#
Little ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Little no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Little looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T4#
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Cruz trying to control but Little is working from the bottom.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Little is keeping the position for now.
Little wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Cruz pushes Little up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Little is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruz to keep the fight standing.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Little is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Little's efforts to push away.
Cory Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
A short right from Cruz.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Cruz misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
Cruz gets through Little's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cruz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Little blocking some punches.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cory Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Little.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Little is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Little drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Little's head. #T3#
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
A short right from Cruz.
Little is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Little blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Little manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Little tries to pull guard but Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually Little drops back down to his feet.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Little blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Little backwards. #T4#
Little blocks an uppercut.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Little can do to turn this around?
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Little fails to pull guard.
Little is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Cruz.
A short left from Cruz.
Little is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Cruz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Little fails with a takedown attempt.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
Little blocks an uppercut.
Little blocking some punches.
Cruz lands a right hand.
Little has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little blocks an uppercut.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Little backwards. #T1#
Cruz letting Little take a breather here.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Cruz.
Little is looking for a takedown.
Cory Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Little.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Little is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Cruz.
Cruz prevents Little from breaking the clinch.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Little. #T2#
Cruz keeps control of Little as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Little's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Little blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Little gets control of Cruz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Little will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz won't allow Little to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz stays in close to Little's body and controls the position.
Cruz won't allow Little to get back to his feet.
Little striking off his back but it's not causing Cruz any problems.
Little looking for a sweep. Not yet Little, not yet. #T3#
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Little can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cruz drives through and clinches with Little against the cage.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Little drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cory Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Little wants to stall.
Little is trying to force a seperation but Cruz has the dominant position.#T4#
Little blocking some punches.
Little tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Little is trying to pull guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Little takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Little is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Little.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Cruz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chang, pushing him back against the cage.
Chang is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Cruz.
Chang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Chang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Chang blocking some punches.
Chang tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Cory Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hao Chang.#T1#
Chang slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Chang manages to pull guard.
Chang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Chang has his feet on Cruz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Cruz has Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Chang with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Chang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chang is trying to pull guard but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Chang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruz to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Chang decides to pull guard. #T4#
Chang working a defensive guard here.
Chang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Cruz 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#
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Chang pushes him off.#CL#
Cruz pushes Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Chang looking to stall.
Chang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Chang is trying to pull guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cory Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hao Chang.
Chang tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Chang blocking some punches.
#T1#
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Chang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
Cory Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
Chang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chang just leaning against Cruz, taking a breather.
Chang is trying to pull guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chang backwards. #TD2#
Chang manages to pull guard.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Chang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chang on the ground.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Chang 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 is refusing to be controlled, as Chang sits in half guard.
Chang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Chang is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Cruz wants to control but Chang passes into side.
#SUB2#
Chang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chang trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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Cruz is trying to work for a sweep but Chang has mounted him!
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chang.
Chang throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hao Chang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz. #BC2#
Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Chang misses.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Chang is avoiding it.
Chang misses the jab.
Hao Chang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chang gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Chang is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Cruz gets through Chang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chang is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.
Chang blocks an uppercut.
Chang blocking some punches.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Chang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cory Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hao Chang.
Chang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chang is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chang obliges.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chang backwards. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Chang successfully pulls guard.
Chang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
Chang looking to control.
#T4#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chang working aggressively here.
Chang blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Cruz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2025 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bash.#CL#
Cruz clinches.
Bash tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Bash takes a shot to the head.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bash backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cruz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz pushes Bash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bash.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Bash.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Bash.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bash. #T1#
Bash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cory Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Bash.
Bash fails with a takedown attempt.
Bash fails to land the takedown.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Cruz darts in and clinches Bash up against the cage.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Bash is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bash backwards.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Bash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bash shoots and misses
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bash blocking some punches.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Bash tries to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bash backwards.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bash backwards.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bash should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cruz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Bash keeps the fight on the outside.
Bash is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Bash circles away.
Bash tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Bash pushes him off.#CL#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Cruz gets through Bash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bash blocking some punches.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Cruz 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##CL#
Cruz pushes Bash up against the cage in a clinch.
Bash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cory Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bash.
Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bash tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bash backwards.
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bash can do to turn this around?
Cruz misses with some punches.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cruz lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Bash pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bash has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cruz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bash has tightened it up now! Cruz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trent Bash! |
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