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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Fishy has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Fishy has picked Delacruz up - he's going for a ride! Fishy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fishy working Delacruz over with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Benjamin Delacruz has been cut.
Fishy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fishy prevents Delacruz from standing back up.
Fishy lands a big elbow - Delacruz is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Fishy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smells Fishy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hunter 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.#ES#
Delacruz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hunter presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hunter tries to break free but Delacruz pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hunter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Delacruz regains guard.
Hunter 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.
Delacruz 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.
Delacruz wants to stand and escape but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Delacruz keeps moving.
Delacruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Hunter wants to stand but Delacruz is controlling the position. #SUB#
Delacruz drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Delacruz off! Delacruz jumps back into Hunter's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delacruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hunter wants to stand and escape but Delacruz is having none of it.
Hunter controls Delacruz momentarily but Delacruz frees himself. #SUB2#
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delacruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter is looking to stand up but Delacruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Delacruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Delacruz landing with the ground and pound.
Delacruz cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
Delacruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunter is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hunter wants to control from the top but Delacruz keeps moving. #T3#
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Delacruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delacruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter. #ES#
Delacruz has his feet on Hunter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delacruz.#TD2#
Hunter scores with a takedown into Delacruz's guard.#ES#
Delacruz wriggles free and stands up.
Hunter looks winded!#T4##TD2#
Hunter gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Delacruz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Delacruz clinches with his opponent.
Delacruz prevents a body shot from Hunter. #TD2#
Hunter jumps into guard, dragging Delacruz to the mat.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Delacruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Delacruz controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Delacruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delacruz is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Delacruz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Hunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Delacruz manages to break the clinch.
Hunter connects with a body shot that sends Delacruz's belly button to the back.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Delacruz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz wants to clinch.#TD2#
Hunter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Delacruz tries to kick Hunter off but Hunter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Delacruz is looking to improve his position.
Hunter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hunter wants to control but Delacruz is keeping him busy.
Delacruz is trying to control but Hunter manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunter prevents Delacruz from getting the reversal.
Hunter throws some wild stikes that Delacruz manages to avoid easily.
Hunter can't control as he wanted to and Delacruz manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Delacruz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Delacruz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hunter is pushing Delacruz's head away, looking to escape. Delacruz manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Delacruz cracks Hunter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hunter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Delacruz's best efforts.
Delacruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hunter is breathing heavily.#SU#
Delacruz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hunter to stand up. #CL#
Delacruz closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.#BC#
Delacruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter thows a leg kick but Delacruz checks it #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delacruz.
Delacruz with a nice head shot there.
Delacruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Delacruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Delacruz is in close to Hunter's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Delacruz drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Delacruz off! Delacruz jumps back into Hunter's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delacruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delacruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Delacruz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hunter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Delacruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Delacruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delacruz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hunter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delacruz is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Delacruz's guard. #REVB#
Hunter wants to stand but Delacruz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Delacruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Delacruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard. #REVR#
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Delacruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Delacruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Delacruz cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter is trying to hold Delacruz in close to prevent damage but Delacruz has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunter is looking to control Delacruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunter avoid being mounted?
Hunter wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Delacruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Hunter is defending against the submission attempts here by Delacruz.
#SUB#
Delacruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delacruz.
Delacruz thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
#T3##SUB#
Delacruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunter tries to roll over but Delacruz keeps him under control.
Hunter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Delacruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Delacruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delacruz working Hunter over with strikes.
Delacruz working over Hunter with some ground and pound. Hunter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Delacruz lands a nice short elbow.#SU#
Delacruz stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Delacruz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delacruz working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Delacruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delacruz, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Delacruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Su Sing closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Su Sing lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Delacruz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Su Sing has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Delacruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Su Sing manages to pull guard.
Delacruz with a nice head shot there.
Delacruz working some strikes from top position.
Su Sing looking to control.
Delacruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Su Sing wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Delacruz has taken Su Sing's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Su Sing has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjamin Delacruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Delacruz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Dumile has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Delacruz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dumile is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dumile avoiding Delacruz 's attempts to control his hands.
Dumile just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Dumile 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.#SUB2#
Delacruz fending off the submission attempt from Dumile.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumile slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T1#
Let's hope that Dumile 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dumile.
Delacruz just trying to survive but Dumile is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Delacruz fending off the submission attempt from Dumile.
Dumile controls the position.
Delacruz tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Delacruz right now.
#T3#
Delacruz trying to control the hands but Dumile breaks the grip.
Dumile keeps control of the position easily here as Delacruz tries to buck him off.
Dumile is continuing to stall.
Dumile's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Dumile.
The adventures of Dumile the control monster continue. Boring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Dumile dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Dumile closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Delacruz's guard.
Dumile controlling from the top position.
Dumile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dumile.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dumile drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Dumile advances to full mount.
Dumile controlling the position easily from mount.
Delacruz is trying to escape the mount.
Dumile 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.
Dumile looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Dumile is working for a guillotine from mount but Delacruz frees his head quite easily.
Delacruz is trying to escape the mount but Dumile keeps good control and instead manages to take Delacruz's back.
#T3##SUB2#
Dumile has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Delacruz is in real trouble here. Dumile gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Delacruz is tapping out! Dumile wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dwight Dumile!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Benjamin Delacruz has been cut.
Williams lands a body shot.
#KD2#
Williams cracks Delacruz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Williams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Delacruz to stand back up!#ROC2#
Delacruz is rocked!
Williams ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Delacruz's jaw. Delacruz's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Williams does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ash Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Stapleton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stapleton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stapleton throwing shots but Delacruz is blocking nicely.
Delacruz is looking for a sweep. Stapleton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stapleton wants to pass to mount but Delacruz is defending the position.
Stapleton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stapleton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stapleton controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Stapleton 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.
Stapleton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Delacruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stapleton on the ground.#T1#
Stapleton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stapleton throwing shots but Delacruz is blocking nicely.
Stapleton controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stapleton throwing shots but Delacruz is blocking nicely.
Stapleton controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Stapleton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Delacruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stapleton's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Stapleton forces his way into half guard.
Stapleton trying to control the pace.
Stapleton thows a huge punch but Delacruz dodges it nicely.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delacruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stapleton.
Delacruz is in trouble now - Stapleton has advanced to mount!
Delacruz suckers Stapleton into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Delacruz is now in Stapleton's guard!
Stapleton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stapleton wants to stand up but Delacruz is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stapleton controlling Delacruz's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stapleton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Delacruz avoids the body shot from Stapleton.
#CL2#
Stapleton moves into range and clinches up with Delacruz.
Delacruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Stapleton has picked Delacruz up - he's going for a ride! Stapleton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Delacruz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Stapleton manages to move to mount!
Stapleton unloads with some shots from mount but Delacruz bucks and avoids them well.
Stapleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Delacruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stapleton trying to control but Delacruz is having none of it.
Stapleton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stapleton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Delacruz because Stapleton loaded up on that one.
Stapleton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stapleton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stapleton punching from mount but Delacruz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stapleton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stapleton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Delacruz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Stapleton controls the action.#SUB2#
Stapleton looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Delacruz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stapleton.
Stapleton is continuing to stall.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stapleton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Delacruz is trying to stand back up.
Delacruz rolls, trying to escape but Stapleton keeps control of the position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delacruz is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Stapleton controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stapleton misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stapleton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Stapleton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stapleton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stapleton stalling.
Stapleton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Delacruz!
Stapleton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stapleton controlling from the full mount.
Stapleton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Stapleton controlling his opponent.
Delacruz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stapleton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stapleton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Stapleton working for a guillotine from mount but Delacruz is in no mood to give up.
Stapleton misses with a head shot.#T2#
Delacruz tries to lock up and control but Stapleton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stapleton controlling from mount.
Stapleton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stapleton controlling the position easily from mount.
Stapleton unloads with some shots from mount but Delacruz bucks and avoids them well.
Stapleton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Stapleton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stapleton controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Stapleton 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.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stapleton.
Stapleton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stapleton looking to finish with strikes here!
Stapleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Stapleton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stapleton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stapleton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Delacruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Povetkin is trying to force a seperation but Delacruz has the dominant position.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin tries to circle away but Delacruz has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Povetkin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Delacruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Povetkin after a bit of a struggle.
Povetkin is trying to push Delacruz away but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Delacruz manages to break the clinch.
Povetkin throws a front kick aimed at Delacruz's knee but Delacruz avoids it well.
Povetkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Povetkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Povetkin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Povetkin won't be happy with that.
Povetkin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Delacruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Povetkin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Povetkin is trapped and Delacruz is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Can Povetkin hold on?! Delacruz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Delacruz scores with punches from the back.
Povetkin wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can Povetkin hold on?! Delacruz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Povetkin wants to get back to his feet.
Delacruz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Povetkin's head.
Delacruz scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB#
Delacruz looking for the RNC.
Povetkin is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB#
Delacruz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Povetkin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin trying to get back to his feet but Delacruz is in full control for now. #SUB#
Delacruz looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Delacruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Povetkin is trying to stand back up.
Delacruz lands punches and elbows.
Povetkin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES2#
Povetkin is trying to shake Delacruz off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Delacruz won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Povetkin thows a leg kick but Delacruz checks it #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Delacruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Povetkin is looking to stand up but Delacruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Delacruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Delacruz chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delacruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Povetkin wants to stand but Delacruz is controlling the position.
Delacruz cracks Povetkin with a solid left hand.#ES2#
Povetkin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Delacruz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Delacruz pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Delacruz 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#
Povetkin throws a front kick aimed at Delacruz's knee but Delacruz avoids it well.
Povetkin throws a low kick but Delacruz moves out of range easily.
Olex Povetkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delacruz checks a low kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Povetkin lands a leg kick that knocks Delacruz off balance momentarily.
Povetkin misses with a low kick.
Delacruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Povetkin can do to turn this around?
Povetkin misses the shot to the body.
Povetkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Povetkin tries to score with a low kick but Delacruz moves his leg out of the way.
Povetkin throws a leg kick #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz is in close to Povetkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Delacruz is working Povetkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Delacruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Povetkin's head.
Delacruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Povetkin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1##CL#
Povetkin gets tackled into the cage by Delacruz. Delacruz maintains the clinch. #BC#
Delacruz breaks from the clinch.
Povetkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Delacruz if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Delacruz clinches up against the cage.
Povetkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Povetkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Povetkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delacruz.
A frustrated look appears on Povetkin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Delacruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Povetkin uses from the top position. #SU2#
Povetkin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##CL#
Delacruz moves into the clinch.
Povetkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch but Delacruz keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Povetkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Delacruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delacruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Povetkin stands up from Delacruz's guard - Povetkin perhaps looking for a knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
Delacruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Povetkin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Povetkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Povetkin misses with a body shot.
Povetkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olex Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Povetkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Povetkin throws a low kick but Delacruz avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Povetkin.
A bone on bone clash there as Delacruz blocks the leg kick.
Delacruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Povetkin scores with a shot to the body.
Povetkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Povetkin lands a leg kick that knocks Delacruz off balance momentarily.#CL#
Delacruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Povetkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Delacruz won't allow it.
Delacruz prevents Povetkin from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch but Delacruz keeps him there for the moment.
Povetkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Delacruz has double underhooks.
Povetkin is trying to push Delacruz away but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Delacruz keeps control of Povetkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but Povetkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Delacruz has Povetkin pressed against the cage, preventing Povetkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Delacruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Povetkin's efforts to push away.
Povetkin working hard to break the clinch.
Povetkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Delacruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Povetkin uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olex Povetkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a low kick, looking for Delacruz's leg but Delacruz calmly moves out of range.
Povetkin thumps Delacruz with a low kick.
Povetkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delacruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Delacruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Povetkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Povetkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Povetkin is trying to force a seperation but Delacruz has the dominant position.#TD#
Delacruz has Povetkin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Delacruz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Povetkin tumbling to the mat - Delacruz dives into Povetkin's guard.#ES2#
Povetkin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Delacruz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin is trying to force a seperation but Delacruz has the dominant position.
Delacruz prevents Povetkin from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Delacruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Povetkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Povetkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Delacruz won't allow it.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Povetkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Povetkin is trying to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling him.#BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povetkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Povetkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Delacruz as he checks the leg kick.
Povetkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Delacruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Povetkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delacruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Povetkin.
Povetkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Delacruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Povetkin lands a body shot.
Povetkin swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Povetkin won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delacruz cracks Povetkin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Delacruz scoring with punches from side control.
Povetkin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Delacruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Povetkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Delacruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Delacruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Delacruz tries for a kimura but Povetkin is defending well.
Povetkin tries to escape but Delacruz is in control. #T3#
Check out the look on Delacruz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Benjamin Delacruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Povetkin throws Delacruz to one side and escapes!
Povetkin thumps Delacruz with a low kick.
Povetkin cracks the inside of Delacruz's front leg.
Delacruz avoids the body shot from Povetkin.
#CL#
Delacruz forces Povetkin back against the cage and clinches.
Povetkin avoids the elbow strike from Delacruz, against the cage.
#BC#
Delacruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Povetkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Delacruz rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a front kick aimed at Delacruz's knee but Delacruz avoids it well.
Delacruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Olex Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Povetkin lands a nice hook to Delacruz's body. Delacruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Povetkin misses #TD#
so Delacruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Povetkin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povetkin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delacruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Delacruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Delacruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Delacruz prevents Povetkin from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olex Povetkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Povetkin 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olex Povetkin!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Numbah Five fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delacruz.
Numbah Five dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Delacruz. That did some damage!
Numbah Five misses the shot to the body.
Fightah Numbah Five seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delacruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Numbah Five.
Delacruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Numbah Five manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delacruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Numbah Five.
#CL#
Delacruz forces Numbah Five back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Numbah Five misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Numbah Five pushes Delacruz off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Numbah Five looks to score with a jab to the body but Delacruz is just out of range.
Delacruz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Numbah Five can pounce on him.
Numbah Five looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Numbah Five moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Delacruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Numbah Five.
Numbah Five looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Numbah Five there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Delacruz checks a low kick from Numbah Five.
Delacruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A low kick from Numbah Five misses #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Numbah Five!
Delacruz landing a few strikes.
Numbah Five is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Delacruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delacruz is putting a hurting on Numbah Five here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Delacruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Numbah Five has escaped the position, nice work there.
Delacruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Numbah Five is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Numbah Five taking a bit of punishment here - Delacruz scoring with strikes.
Delacruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Numbah Five keeps working. #SUB#
Delacruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Numbah Five, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Numbah Five wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Delacruz lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Delacruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Numbah Five takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Numbah Five taking punishment in the form of punches.
Numbah Five is pushing Delacruz's head away, looking to escape. Delacruz manages to hold on to the position though.
Numbah Five is not content to let Delacruz control the position.
Delacruz prevents Numbah Five from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Delacruz tries for a kimura but Numbah Five is defending well. #SUB#
Delacruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Numbah Five, who protects the arm well.
Numbah Five is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Delacruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Delacruz working the ground and pound from side control.#ES2#
Numbah Five bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Numbah Five throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Delacruz moves into the clinch.
Delacruz prevents Numbah Five from breaking the clinch.
Numbah Five can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Delacruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Delacruz checks a leg kick.
Numbah Five throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Delacruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Numbah Five is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delacruz is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delacruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Delacruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Numbah Five wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delacruz blocks a low kick nicely.
Fightah Numbah Five is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Numbah Five there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Delacruz blocks a leg kick.
Delacruz is looking to counter punch.
Numbah Five tries to land a front kick but Delacruz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Numbah Five looks to score with a jab to the body but Delacruz is just out of range.
Delacruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fightah Numbah Five will probably get the nod.
That's time! Delacruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Numbah Five.
Numbah Five throws a leg kick #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Delacruz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Numbah Five to get to his feet.
Numbah Five misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Numbah Five won't be happy with that. #SU#
Delacruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Numbah Five misses with a body kick.
Numbah Five throws a leg kick #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Numbah Five won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Numbah Five explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Numbah Five thumps Delacruz with a low kick.
Numbah Five takes a swing at Delacruz's ribcage but misses.
Numbah Five misses with a low kick. #CL#
Delacruz has Numbah Five up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Delacruz pulls Numbah Five into guard.
#SU2#
Numbah Five decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Delacruz, up you get! #T1#
Numbah Five looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Numbah Five fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delacruz manages to avoid it.
Numbah Five throws a leg kick that misses.
Numbah Five swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Numbah Five, right into the meat.
#TD#
Delacruz scores with a takedown into Numbah Five's guard.
Numbah Five is breathing heavily.
Delacruz distracts Numbah Five with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Delacruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Delacruz stands up over Numbah Five, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Delacruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Delacruz lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Numbah Five is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Delacruz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Numbah Five is looking to break free of the clinch but Delacruz has double underhooks. #BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Numbah Five thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Delacruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Delacruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Numbah Five pinned against the cage. Numbah Five gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Numbah Five is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Delacruz rather than just go for the knockout.
Numbah Five throws a low kick but Delacruz moves out of range easily.
Delacruz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Numbah Five can pounce on him.
Numbah Five scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Delacruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Numbah Five, pushing him back against the cage.
Numbah Five is trying to force a seperation but Delacruz has the dominant position.
Numbah Five working hard to break the clinch.
Numbah Five is trying to force a seperation but Delacruz has the dominant position.#T3#
Numbah Five is trying to force a seperation but Delacruz has the dominant position.
Delacruz has Numbah Five pressed against the cage, preventing Numbah Five from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Numbah Five is trying to break free.#BC#
Delacruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Numbah Five.
Numbah Five throws a body punch but Delacruz moves out of range.
Numbah Five will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Delacruz checks the leg kick.
Numbah Five fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Numbah Five tried to score with a low kick but Delacruz checks it.
Numbah Five throws a half hearted mid kick.
Delacruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Numbah Five thows a leg kick but Delacruz checks it #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Numbah Five is looking to stand back up but Delacruz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Numbah Five. #REVB##SUB#
Delacruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Numbah Five is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Delacruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Delacruz is nestled in close to Numbah Five, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Delacruz stops Numbah Five from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Numbah Five kicks off Delacruz and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numbah Five throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Delacruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Numbah Five lands a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Delacruz blocks the low kick.
Delacruz throwing a counter right hand but Numbah Five manages to avoid it.
Numbah Five thumps Delacruz with a low kick.#TD#
Delacruz gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fightah Numbah Five will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Numbah Five misses with a low kick.
Delacruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Delacruz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Delacruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Numbah Five. Numbah Five obviously looking to wear him down.
Numbah Five scores with a nice body kick.
Numbah Five throws out a leg kick but Delacruz moves out of range and Numbah Five only half commits.
Fightah Numbah Five seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Numbah Five shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Delacruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Numbah Five kicks Delacruz off and gets back to his feet.
Delacruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Delacruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Numbah Five - the referee stops the clock and Delacruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Numbah Five. Delacruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numbah Five tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delacruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Numbah Five.
Delacruz throwing a counter right hand but Numbah Five manages to avoid it.#CL#
Delacruz pushes Numbah Five up against the cage in a clinch.
Numbah Five tries to break free but Delacruz pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Numbah Five lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Numbah Five takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Numbah Five looks to land a body kick but Delacruz moved away.
Numbah Five throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Numbah Five throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delacruz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Numbah Five avoids it.
Numbah Five swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delacruz is looking to counter punch.
Numbah Five thows a leg kick but Delacruz checks it
and Delacruz counters with a one-two to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Numbah Five. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That kick from Numbah Five tenderised Delacruz's leg. Delacruz is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Delacruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Numbah Five, pushing him back against the cage.
Delacruz prevents Numbah Five from breaking the clinch.
Numbah Five wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Delacruz manages to break the clinch.
Numbah Five misses with a low kick.
Good work by Delacruz as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Delacruz misses the target.
Delacruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Delacruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Numbah Five misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Numbah Five.
A low kick from Numbah Five is predictable there
and Delacruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Numbah Five misses with a low kick.
Numbah Five is looking to score with low kicks.
Numbah Five tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Delacruz is able to avoid easily.
Numbah Five misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Delacruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Delacruz moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numbah Five wants to get back to striking at distance but Delacruz won't allow it.
#BC#
Delacruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Numbah Five fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delacruz checks it well.
It looked like Delacruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Numbah Five.
Numbah Five misses with an attempted mid kick.
Numbah Five throws a leg kick #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Numbah Five won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Numbah Five sneaks out the side door and pushes Delacruz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
No luck for Delacruz with that takedown attempt.
Numbah Five thows a leg kick but Delacruz checks it #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Numbah Five taking some punishment here, with Delacruz in his half guard. #ES2#
Numbah Five has one foot on Delacruz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Delacruz avoids the body shot from Numbah Five.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Numbah Five - that will leave a mark!
Numbah Five lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Numbah Five throws a leg kick #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a takedown into side control.
Numbah Five is trying to get back to his feet.
Numbah Five is looking to get back to his feet here but Delacruz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Numbah Five's back.
Delacruz scores with punches to the body. #T4##SUB#
Delacruz looking for the choke from the back. #ES2#
Numbah Five manages to stand up with Delacruz still on his back. Eventually Delacruz drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Numbah Five lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Numbah Five throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Numbah Five scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Numbah Five walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Delacruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Numbah Five takes a swing at Delacruz's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Numbah Five defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delacruz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Numbah Five.
Benjamin Delacruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Numbah Five pushes Delacruz away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fightah Numbah Five comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Numbah Five 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fightah Numbah Five!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Numbah One lands a right hook to the body.
Numbah One scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Numbah One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Numbah One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delacruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Numbah One.
Numbah One throws a body punch but Delacruz moves out of range.
Delacruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Numbah One.
Numbah One scores with a body shot.
Numbah One ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Numbah One lands a slapping body shot.
Numbah One throws a body punch but Delacruz moves out of range.
Fightah Numbah One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Numbah One swings for the body but Delacruz moves out of range.
Numbah One fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delacruz is breathing heavily.
Delacruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delacruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Numbah One works Delacruz's body with a nice hook.
Numbah One connects with a body shot.
Numbah One scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Numbah One throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delacruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Numbah One cracks a nice hook into Delacruz's ribs.
Numbah One fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Numbah One with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Numbah One lands a jab to Delacruz's midsection.
Numbah One jabs Delacruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Numbah One lands a right hook to the body.
Numbah One lands with a nice body punch.
Numbah One thuds a left hand into Delacruz's body.
Numbah One digs a good hook to Delacruz's body.
Numbah One is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Delacruz rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Numbah One lands a nice looking body shot.
Numbah One with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Numbah One connects with a body shot.
Numbah One changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Delacruz shoots in and bounces Numbah One off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Numbah One throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Delacruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Numbah One is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Numbah One wants to stand and escape but Delacruz is having none of it.
Numbah One tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delacruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delacruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Numbah One 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#
Numbah One thows a huge punch but Delacruz dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Numbah One there.
Numbah One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delacruz keeps working.
Numbah One drops an elbow to the side of Delacruz's head.
Delacruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Numbah One.
Numbah One seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Numbah One scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Delacruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Numbah One.
Numbah One sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Delacruz defending well though.
Numbah One lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Numbah One is going to stand back up.
#T4#
Numbah One lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Delacruz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Numbah One jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fightah Numbah One!
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