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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Riddle avoids the head kick by Miranda.
Riddle lands with an uppercut that bounces Miranda off the cage and back into range.
Riddle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miranda slips under a jab from Riddle.
A swing and a miss from Miranda.
Riddle misses with a hook
and Miranda counters with a two punch combo.
Riddle looks to land a left hand but Miranda moved out of range nicely.
Riddle lands a jab.
Jab by Riddle.
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Riddle.
Riddle cracks Miranda with an open hand slap.
Miranda takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Miranda tries to land a leg kick but Riddle saw it coming and moves away.
Miranda slips a jab from Riddle.
Miranda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riddle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miranda walks into a stiff left hand from Riddle.#T1#
Miranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riddle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miranda misses with a kick to the body.
Riddle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miranda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miranda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Riddle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Riddle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miranda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riddle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miranda somewhat.#CL2#
Miranda moves into the clinch.
Riddle can't get the takedown.
Riddle wants a takedown but no success here.
Miranda prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle is breathing heavily.
Miranda is working for takedown but Riddle is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Riddle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miranda prevents it.
Riddle is pressed up against the cage. Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riddle down to the mat. Riddle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riddle misses with a straight right.
Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddle.
Riddle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Riddle throws a looping overhand right but Miranda ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miranda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riddle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riddle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riddle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miranda defending well as Riddle loads up on a big left hand.
Miranda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Riddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miranda. #CL2#
Miranda clinches up with Riddle and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Come on Miranda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miranda stalls.
Miranda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riddle prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miranda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riddle's brow.
Miranda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddle.
Miranda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miranda is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Miranda successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Miranda has his foot on Riddle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riddle works his way back into a safe position though.
Miranda is pulling down on Riddle's head. It's preventing any offense from Riddle, at least for the moment.
Miranda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Miranda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Riddle 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#
Miranda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riddle defends it nicely.
Riddle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miranda.
Charles Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle misses with a hook. Miranda ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Riddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Riddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charles Riddle is winning the standup battle so far.
Riddle lands a jab.
Riddle avoids the body shot from Miranda.
Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddle.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Riddle shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riddle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?
Miranda defending well as Riddle loads up on a big left hand.
Riddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miranda shoots in for a double leg but Riddle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles Riddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riddle as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Miranda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riddle's waist but Riddle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miranda off to one side.
Riddle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
Riddle looks to land a left hand but Miranda moved out of range nicely.
Miranda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riddle defends it well.
Riddle throws a shot from downtown. Miranda moves away and avoids it.
Miranda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Riddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riddle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miranda goes for a double leg but Riddle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riddle continues to drive forward.
Miranda defending well as Riddle loads up on a big left hand.
Riddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Miranda clinches up with Riddle and pushes him back against the cage.
Miranda tries to break free but Riddle pushes him back against the cage.
Miranda working hard to break the clinch.
Riddle wants to take the fight to the mat but Miranda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Miranda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miranda avoiding damage.
Miranda is working for takedown but Riddle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miranda is pressed up against the cage. Riddle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miranda down to the mat. Miranda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miranda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riddle defends it nicely.
Miranda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
A jab from Riddle misses.
Miranda looks for a takedown but Riddle sprawls well.
Miranda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riddle missing with a left hand there. Miranda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Miranda moves into range and clinches up with Riddle.
Miranda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riddle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miranda stops a takedown attempt from Riddle.
#TD2#
Miranda manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Miranda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riddle's guard. #REVB#
Miranda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miranda throws an elbow but Riddle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Miranda working the ground and pound but Riddle is defending the strikes.
Miranda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Miranda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miranda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Miranda throws a strike aimed at the side of Riddle's head but Riddle avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Riddle 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##CL2#
Miranda closes the distance and clinches.
Riddle is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Miranda jumps guard.
Miranda trying to control the position.
Miranda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riddle's guard. #REVB#
Miranda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Riddle looking to control but Miranda passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miranda content to control rather than advance.
Miranda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddle defending well though. #SUB2#
Miranda is working for a kimura but Riddle is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miranda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Miranda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miranda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joe Miranda has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Miranda has a takedown stuffed.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riddle sprawls well. Riddle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet.
Riddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miranda counters with a one-two to the body.
Miranda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riddle avoids it really well and circles away.
Charles Riddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
The fighters circling - Riddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miranda misses with a takedown attempt - Riddle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Miranda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riddle.
Joe Miranda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Miranda moves into range and clinches up with Riddle.
Miranda is looking to break free of the clinch but Riddle has double underhooks. #TD2#
Miranda gets control of Riddle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miranda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Miranda has his foot on Riddle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riddle works his way back into a safe position though.
Miranda 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Riddle from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Miranda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riddle 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Riddle! |
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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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