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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Denolo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Denolo wants to free his trapped foot but Delacruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Denolo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Denolo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denolo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Delacruz!
Delacruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Denolo controlling from the full mount.
Delacruz is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Denolo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Denolo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Denolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delacruz has given up his back.
Delacruz really is a fat lump.#T1##SUB2#
Denolo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Delacruz taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Denolo!
A relieved looking Marco Denolo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Fevzi doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Delacruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Fevzi successfully pulls guard.
Fevzi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Delacruz with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Delacruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fevzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Delacruz has Fevzi in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Fevzi stands up and waves to Delacruz to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fevzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delacruz pinned against the cage. Delacruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Fevzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Delacruz circles away.
Delacruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clair Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Fevzi.#CL2#
Fevzi forces Delacruz back against the cage and clinches.
Delacruz has Fevzi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fevzi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fevzi is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Fevzi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delacruz uses from the top position.
Fevzi has control of Delacruz's left arm, preventing Delacruz from doing any damage.
Fevzi tries to strike from the bottom.
Delacruz throwing strikes from guard but Fevzi blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Fevzi has his feet on Delacruz's thighs here. He's pushed Delacruz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Delacruz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahmed Fevzi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Delacruz throws a big counter combination but Woods scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Woods drops Delacruz with a beautiful combination! Delacruz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Woods is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Clair Delacruz has been cut.#CL2#
Woods has managed to clinch.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but Woods turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but Woods holds him up against the cage and eventually Delacruz drops back down to his feet.
Woods can't break the clinch.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Woods to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clair Delacruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Delacruz jumps into guard, dragging Woods to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods throwing strikes from guard but Delacruz blocks nicely.
Woods prevents Delacruz from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Delacruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Woods passes into side control.
Woods working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Woods has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Woods just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delacruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Woods decides to stand back up.
Delacruz really is a fat lump.
Woods feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Delacruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Woods connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Delacruz tumbling to the canvas! Woods pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Delacruz was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Woods!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Delacruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLintock.
Delacruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLintock misses with a takedown attempt - Delacruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barry McLintock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McLintock takes the fight into the clinch.
McLintock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Delacruz can't find room to land a body shot as McLintock controls the action.
#TD2#
Delacruz is fighting off a takedown attempt but McLintock is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Delacruz to the mat. Delacruz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
McLintock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McLintock misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Delacruz counters by clinching up.
Clair Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry McLintock.#TD2#
McLintock pulls Delacruz into guard.
Delacruz really is a fat lump.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McLintock holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
McLintock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Delacruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McLintock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Delacruz has McLintock in his guard.#REVB#
McLintock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLintock wants to control from the top but Delacruz keeps moving.
McLintock is pushing down on Delacruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Delacruz is fighting to maintain full guard but McLintock has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SUB2#
McLintock 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.
McLintock is controlling the pace.
Delacruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLintock.
McLintock wants to control but Delacruz is keeping him busy.
McLintock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Delacruz pushes McLintock off looking to stand but McLintock dives back in and keeps control.
Delacruz is not content to let McLintock control the position.#ES#
Delacruz has one foot on McLintock's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
McLintock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Delacruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McLintock just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
McLintock breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
McLintock has managed to clinch.
Delacruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McLintock smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
McLintock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delacruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but McLintock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Delacruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McLintock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Delacruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD2#
McLintock decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Delacruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLintock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delacruz has managed to get both his arms back between McLintock's legs - danger averted.
McLintock trying to control the position here.
Delacruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Delacruz stands and steps away. McLintock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McLintock darts in looking for a takedown but Delacruz gets double underhooks and turns McLintock into the cage.
Delacruz tries to counter by clinching up but McLintock breaks away and moves out of range.
McLintock shoots in for a double leg but Delacruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McLintock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McLintock shoots for a double leg takedown but Delacruz sprawls well. He's pushed McLintock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLintock shoots in but no luck this time.
Delacruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McLintock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McLintock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLintock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delacruz.
Delacruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McLintock as he avoids it easily.
McLintock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delacruz sprawls well. Delacruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McLintock gets slowly back to his feet.
Delacruz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clair Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry McLintock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McLintock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD2#
McLintock jumps guard.
McLintock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McLintock is looking for a triangle but Delacruz pushes his legs off easily.
Delacruz won't allow McLintock to sweep him here.
Delacruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delacruz is fighting to break McLintock's control of his arms but McLintock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Delacruz won't allow McLintock to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McLintock pulls Delacruz in close to prevent any damage.
McLintock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McLintock misses with a series of wild punches.
Delacruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
McLintock closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.#BC2#
McLintock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
McLintock looks for a takedown but Delacruz sprawls well.#CL2#
McLintock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McLintock just leaning against Delacruz, taking a breather.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but McLintock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McLintock slows down the pace here.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but McLintock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McLintock wants a takedown.
#BC#
Delacruz manages to break the clinch.
McLintock throws a head kick that misses.
McLintock is breathing heavily.#T4#
McLintock shoots in and drives through. Delacruz sprawls well.
McLintock throws a right and a left that Delacruz avoids nicely.
Delacruz is looking for a counter combo.
Delacruz misses with a two punch combination.
Clair Delacruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McLintock instigates a clinch.
Delacruz is stalling here.
Delacruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Delacruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLintock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delacruz tries to counter by clinching up but McLintock breaks away and moves out of range.
Delacruz avoids the head kick by McLintock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McLintock 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Delacruz avoids a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McLintock or perhaps it was just good defense by Delacruz, which made it look bad.
Delacruz throws a big counter combination but McLintock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLintock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delacruz swivels and escapes.
Delacruz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McLintock has a takedown stuffed.
Clair Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry McLintock.#CL2#
McLintock closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.
McLintock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz tries for a takedown but McLintock manages to get underhooks.
McLintock avoiding damage as Delacruz throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Delacruz tries to pull guard but McLintock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McLintock is trying to drag Delacruz to the mat but Delacruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McLintock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Delacruz's brow. #BC2#
McLintock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delacruz shoots for a double leg takedown but McLintock sprawls well. He's pushed Delacruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLintock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delacruz but Delacruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
McLintock closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.
Delacruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLintock walks away with a smile on his face. Delacruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##CL2#
McLintock has managed to clinch.
McLintock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Delacruz is keeping busy.#BC2#
McLintock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delacruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLintock paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Delacruz drives through with a takedown into McLintock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
McLintock has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Delacruz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLintock prevents Delacruz from breaking the clinch.
McLintock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delacruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McLintock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delacruz up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
McLintock manages to break the clinch.
McLintock lands with a slapping head kick.
Delacruz just misses with a punch to the body.
McLintock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delacruz sprawls well. Delacruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McLintock gets slowly back to his feet.
Delacruz tries to counter by clinching up but McLintock breaks away and moves out of range.
McLintock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delacruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delacruz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McLintock fails with the takedown
and Delacruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
McLintock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Delacruz.
McLintock closes the distance and clinches up with Delacruz, looking for a takedown. McLintock pushes Delacruz against the cage but Delacruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLintock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Delacruz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McLintock.
Delacruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLintock.
Delacruz stuffs the takedown attempt from McLintock. McLintock gets slowly back to his feet.
Delacruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clair Delacruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry McLintock 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.
Delacruz fails to land with a series of punches.
McLintock throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry McLintock.
I've got McLintock 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McLintock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dee. #TD2#
Dee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Delacruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Dee has hold of Delacruz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Delacruz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dee cranks the arm and Delacruz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Delacruz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Dee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Dillashaw rushes Delacruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delacruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but Dillashaw has him pressed against the cage.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but Dillashaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clair Delacruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delacruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delacruz is leaning against Dillashaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Dillashaw has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delacruz uses from the top position.
Delacruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Delacruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dillashaw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dillashaw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dillashaw! #REVB#
Delacruz tries to buck Dillashaw off but Dillashaw is having none of it.
Delacruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Delacruz wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw stops Delacruz from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Delacruz pushes Dillashaw off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Dillashaw rushes Delacruz and presses him up against the cage.
Delacruz really is a fat lump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but Dillashaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Dillashaw pulls Delacruz into guard.
#SUB2#
Dillashaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delacruz defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillashaw is controlling Delacruz's posture.#SUB2#
Dillashaw is looking for a triangle here but Delacruz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Dillashaw is trying to work for a sweep but Delacruz has mounted him!
Dillashaw tries to lock up and control but Delacruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU#
Delacruz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dillashaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Delacruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Dillashaw misses #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Delacruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Delacruz prevents Dillashaw from improving his position.
Delacruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Delacruz seems to be working for a kimura but Dillashaw defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delacruz is keen to just control but Dillashaw is a slippery customer.#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.
Dillashaw is looking for a sweep. Delacruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dillashaw pushes Delacruz off looking to stand but Delacruz dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Dillashaw feints and as Delacruz raises his hands in defense, Dillashaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dillashaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dillashaw scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES#
Delacruz kicks Dillashaw off and gets to his feet.
Dillashaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw looks winded!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillashaw 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 Delacruz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Delacruz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dillashaw misses with a double jab
and Delacruz counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clair Delacruz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dillashaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delacruz.
Delacruz is looking to counter the offense by Dillashaw and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Dillashaw has managed to clinch.
Delacruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillashaw lands a nice looking kick to the body. Delacruz takes a step back to recover.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Delacruz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Clair Delacruz has been cut.
Dillashaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Dillashaw tries to get set, Delacruz tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillashaw manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Dillashaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delacruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Delacruz counters by moving into the clinch.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but Dillashaw won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clair Delacruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dillashaw breaks from the clinch.
Dillashaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delacruz moves away.
Delacruz tries to counter with a takedown but Dillashaw is quick to defend against it.
Delacruz avoids the head kick by Dillashaw.
#T2#
Dillashaw lands a big head kick that sends Delacruz to the canvas! Dillashaw follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Dillashaw!
A determined Marcus Dillashaw didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Delacruz gets caught flat footed, as Ahmad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Delacruz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Delacruz wants to stand and escape but Ahmad is having none of it.
Ahmad stopping the sweep attempt from Delacruz.
Delacruz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ahmad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delacruz's guard.
Delacruz has hold of Ahmad 's hands but Ahmad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahmad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Delacruz is looking to escape.
Ahmad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahmad slips a nice elbow through Delacruz's hands, connecting with Delacruz's forehead.
Ahmad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz is trying to stand back up but Ahmad is controlling him
Ahmad stalling.
Ahmad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Delacruz is trying to stand.
Delacruz wants to improve his position but Ahmad is controlling well.
Ahmad wants to stand up but Delacruz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ahmad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ahmad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ahmad lands strikes from half guard.
Ahmad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Delacruz is trying to stand back up but Ahmad is controlling him
#SUB2#
Ahmad is trying to work for a kimura but Delacruz is defending well.
Ahmad uses his free foot to push down on Delacruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Delacruz. #T2##SU2#
Ahmad stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL2#
Ahmad pushes Delacruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Delacruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delacruz looking to slow down the pace here.
Delacruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahmad smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Ahmad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Ahmad wants to work for an arm triangle but Delacruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ahmad working over Delacruz with some ground and pound. Delacruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Ahmad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Ahmad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Delacruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahmad .
Delacruz pushes Ahmad off but Ahmad dives into side control.
Ahmad is chipping away with strikes.
Ahmad controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Ahmad is working to tighten his grip on Delacruz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Delacruz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ahmad is really squeezing tight and eventually Delacruz passes out! Ahmad breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robinson Ahmad !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Makambu throws a combination. Delacruz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Makambu with a poor takedown #CL#
and Delacruz counters by clinching up. #TD#
Delacruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Delacruz keeping moving, preventing Makambu from controlling successfully. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Delacruz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Makambu has had enough of the clinch but Delacruz keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delacruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makambu.
Delacruz avoids the head kick by Makambu.
Delacruz really is a fat lump.
Makambu with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Delacruz moves into the clinch.
Clair Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Makambu.#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 Makambu uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delacruz wants to sweep here but Makambu controlling him for the moment.
Delacruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makambu's guard. #REVR##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 is in close to Makambu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Delacruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Delacruz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makambu, up you get!
Delacruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Makambu clinches up with Delacruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Makambu avoiding damage as Delacruz throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Delacruz manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Delacruz has his feet on Makambu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Makambu fails with the takedown#TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Makambu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Delacruz manages to pass to side control.
Makambu looks winded!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Delacruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delacruz lands strikes from half guard.
Delacruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Delacruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Delacruz seems content to control.#T3#
Makambu is looking to control Delacruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makambu avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Delacruz lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Delacruz there.
Delacruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Makambu is defending against the submission attempts here by Delacruz.
#T4#
Makambu has hold of Delacruz's hands but Delacruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Delacruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Delacruz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Makambu could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Delacruz has cracked it and Makambu is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Delacruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clair Delacruz!
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