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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deleon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deleon's head.
Deleon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cruz cracks Deleon with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Deleon tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cruz pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Deleon is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Deleon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deleon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Poole looks to land a combination. Deleon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Cortez Deleon has been cut.
Deleon slips a jab and a cross from Poole.
Poole tries to clinch but Deleon is having none of it.
Poole throws a head kick that misses.
Deleon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poole sprawls and moves away.
Poole throws a head kick but Deleon moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Poole. Those never looked like landing.
Deleon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Poole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Poole backs away, Deleon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deleon throws a right hand that Poole ducks under and follows up with a left that Poole also avoids with ease.
Poole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Deleon. Those never looked like landing.
And Poole responds with a good body kick, but Deleon manages to step out the way in time.
Poole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Deleon counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poole throws a one two combo.
#T1##TD2#
Poole shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poole showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Deleon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Poole keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Poole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deleon's defenses.
Poole tries a knee to the head but Deleon blocks it.
#TD2#
Poole gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Poole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Poole tries to free his leg and advance position but Deleon is retaining full guard.
Deleon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Poole wants to stand but Deleon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poole is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Deleon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Poole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deleon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poole has managed to get both his arms back between Deleon's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Deleon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poole is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Deleon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Poole throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Deleon's body to avoid the submission. Deleon has instead reached around Poole's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Deleon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cortez Deleon!
Billy Poole spoke after the fight, saying 'I went out and gave 110 percent and sometimes it just isn't enough. I had a great opponent and this shows me I need to work harder and get better. I will keep pushing myself harder and harder and will see if I can pull off a win next fight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Freed darts in and clinches Deleon up against the cage.
Deleon just leaning against Freed, taking a breather.
Freed swings wildly with an uppercut but Deleon uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Freed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Freed does no damage.
Freed tries to clinch
and Deleon counters with a left and a right that stings Freed.
Freed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Deleon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freed pinned against the cage. Freed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freed tries to clinch but Deleon moves out of range.
It looked like Deleon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Deleon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deleon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Deleon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freed defends it nicely.#T1#
Freed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Cortez Deleon has been cut.
Freed tries to clinch but Deleon is having none of it.
Freed tries to clinch but Deleon moves out of range. #TD2#
Freed shoots in and gets a takedown into Deleon's guard.#ES#
Deleon wriggles free and stands up.
Deleon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Deleon keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Deleon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deleon pulls Freed in close to prevent any damage.
Deleon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Freed looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Deleon is pulling down on Freed's head. It's preventing any offense from Freed, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Deleon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Freed rolls with it to try and escape but Deleon cranks on the arm and Freed is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cortez Deleon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Meedrez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Deleon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meedrez stopping the sweep attempt from Deleon.
Meedrez is pushing down on Deleon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Deleon is fighting to maintain full guard but Meedrez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU2#
Meedrez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Deleon to stand up.
Meedrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Meedrez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Deleon did well to prevent Meedrez getting side control.#ES#
Deleon has one foot on Meedrez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Deleon fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Meedrez rushes Deleon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deleon swings wildly with an uppercut but Meedrez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deleon misses with a punch on the inside.
Deleon working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Meedrez has hold of one of Deleon's legs. Deleon is fighting the takedown attempt but Meedrez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Meedrez trying to control but Deleon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Deleon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meedrez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Meedrez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Deleon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meedrez passes Deleon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Meedrez stands up out of the half guard.
Meedrez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Deleon gets caught napping as Meedrez dives in and scores a takedown. Deleon manages to retain guard.
Deleon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meedrez stands and throws Deleon's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Deleon is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deleon is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Meedrez decides to stand back up. Meedrez steps back and let's Deleon get back to his feet.#TD2#
Meedrez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Meedrez is trying to control the action in half guard but Deleon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meedrez stops Deleon from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Meedrez connects with a nice short shot to Deleon's temple.
Deleon wants to improve his position but Meedrez is controlling well.
Meedrez is looking to take a break and control but Deleon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Meedrez escapes and gets back to his feet.
Meedrez lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Cortez Deleon has been cut.#T4#
Meedrez scores with a leg kick.
Meedrez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Meedrez tries to clinch there but Deleon circles away.
Meedrez tries to close the distance and clinch but Deleon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Meedrez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Meedrez prevents Deleon from escaping the position.#SU2#
Meedrez decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Meedrez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deleon sprawls well initially but Meedrez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ROC2#
Deleon is rocked!
Still in half guard, Meedrez seems content to control.
Deleon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meedrez is working away from the top position though.
Meedrez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Meedrez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cortez Deleon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Meedrez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mikey Meedrez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deleon wants to control but Meedrez postures up.
Meedrez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Deleon tries to bench press Meedrez off him but Meedrez keeps the position.
Meedrez happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deleon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Meedrez off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Meedrez tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Meedrez fending off the submission attempt from Deleon.
Deleon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Meedrez is trying to break free.
Deleon doesn't have the hooks in and Meedrez manages to turn into his guard.
Meedrez pushes down on Deleon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Meedrez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Meedrez seems to be looking for submissions.
Deleon gets full guard.
Meedrez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Deleon is trying to keep Meedrez in close.
#SUB#
Meedrez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Meedrez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Meedrez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deleon to the mat! Deleon manages to get full guard. #T3##SUB#
Deleon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deleon being controlled here, momentarily.
Meedrez landing some decent shots from guard.
Meedrez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU2#
Meedrez stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Meedrez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deleon is staying active underneath Meedrez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB#
Deleon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deleon wants to get back to full guard.
Deleon is looking to control Meedrez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deleon avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Meedrez connects with a nice short shot to Deleon's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meedrez winds up and cracks Deleon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deleon wants to improve his position but Meedrez is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Meedrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cortez Deleon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Meedrez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Meedrez trying to control the action but Deleon is working from the bottom.
Deleon is trying to escape the position but Meedrez is controlling the position.
Deleon tries to buck Meedrez off but Meedrez is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Deleon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deleon tries to buck Meedrez off but Meedrez is having none of it.
Meedrez advances to mount.
Meedrez prevents Deleon from getting the reversal.
Meedrez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Deleon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meedrez unloading with bombs!
Deleon is working to get back to half guard.
Meedrez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Deleon is looking to get to half guard.
Meedrez is landing with some decent strikes but Deleon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Meedrez content just to control the position here.
Meedrez is landing with some decent strikes but Deleon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Deleon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meedrez looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Deleon covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Meedrez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Gates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Gates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Deleon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Deleon has his foot on Gates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gates works his way back into a safe position though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deleon holds on and takes a little breather.
Gates stopping the sweep attempt from Deleon.
Deleon keeping full guard, as Gates tries to pass. #SUB#
Deleon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Gates gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Deleon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Deleon counters with a takedown into side control.
Gates regains half guard.#T1##SUB#
Deleon is trying to work for a kimura but Gates is defending well.
Gates moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gates is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Deleon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deleon wants to get up but he can't break Gates's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gates wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Deleon wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gates's closed guard. He's half up but Gates has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gates pivots and extends the arm, Deleon falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gates! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Canaan Gates!
Post fight, an emotional Canaan Gates said 'thru god all things are possible .'.
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