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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Janvier shoots in but no luck this time.
Janvier throws a sloppy head kick and Delacruz moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Janvier moves into the clinch.
Janvier jumps guard but Delacruz stands there with Janvier around his waist. Janvier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Delacruz just leaning against Janvier, taking a breather.
Delacruz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Janvier.
Cody Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nehemi Janvier.
Janvier letting Delacruz take a breather here.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janvier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delacruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Delacruz blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Delacruz.
Janvier is trying to pull guard but Delacruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Janvier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Delacruz prevents it.
Janvier trying to stall but Delacruz improves his position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Janvier tries to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling the position. #TD#
Delacruz jumps into guard, dragging Janvier to the mat.
Janvier wants to pass the guard but Delacruz is keeping the position.
Janvier trying to control but Delacruz is working from the bottom.
Janvier won't allow Delacruz to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Delacruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Janvier defends it easily.#ES#
Delacruz pushes Janvier off and gets back to his feet.
Janvier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delacruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Janvier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delacruz's waist but Delacruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Janvier off to one side. #TD#
Delacruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Delacruz working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Delacruz decides to stand back up.
Janvier shoots for a double leg takedown but Delacruz sprawls well. He's pushed Janvier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Janvier looks winded!
Janvier fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Janvier closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.#BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Janvier jumps guard but Delacruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4##BC#
Delacruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Janvier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Delacruz closes the distance and pushes Janvier back into the cage.
Delacruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Delacruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janvier looks for a takedown but Delacruz sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Delacruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Delacruz clinches with his opponent.
Delacruz blocks a body shot from Janvier.
Delacruz tries to circle away but Janvier has him pinned against the cage.
Janvier is trying to pull guard but Delacruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Janvier trying to stall but Delacruz improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janvier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delacruz walks away with a smile on his face. Janvier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Delacruz gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Delacruz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Delacruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Janvier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Janvier looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Delacruz escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2#
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.#CL#
Delacruz has Janvier up against the cage in a clinch.
Janvier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Delacruz to keep the fight standing.
Cody Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nehemi Janvier.
Delacruz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Janvier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Janvier throws a punch but it's blocked by Delacruz. #T3##BC2#
Janvier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Delacruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Janvier to the ground. Delacruz is now in Janvier's guard.
Delacruz is looking to stand up but Janvier won't let him. #SU#
Delacruz stands up and waves to Janvier to follow him. #CL2#
Janvier gets a clinch.
Janvier working hard to break the clinch.
Janvier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Janvier fails to pull guard.
Janvier is breathing heavily.#TD#
Delacruz has clasped his hands together around Janvier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Delacruz decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Janvier gets caught flat footed, as Delacruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delacruz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Delacruz stands up from Janvier's guard - Delacruz perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Delacruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Janvier napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Janvier explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Delacruz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Janvier dives in for a single leg takedown but Delacruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Janvier clinches.
Delacruz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Janvier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Delacruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Janvier can do to turn this around?
Delacruz prevents Janvier from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Delacruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Delacruz stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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 Janvier uses from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Janvier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Delacruz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Janvier, into his guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Delacruz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Delacruz gets a double leg takedown into Janvier's guard.#SUB#
Delacruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Delacruz wanted to stand there but Janvier had control of the position.
Janvier trying to keep a closed guard but Delacruz is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Delacruz tries to stand but Janvier is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Delacruz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Janvier, up you get! #CL#
Delacruz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Delacruz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Janvier regains guard immediately. #SU#
Delacruz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Delacruz closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Janvier breaks the clinch.
Janvier with a poor takedown
and Delacruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Janvier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Delacruz drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Delacruz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Janvier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cody Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nehemi Janvier.#CL#
Delacruz clinches with his opponent.
Janvier is trying to push Delacruz away but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Delacruz stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Delacruz manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Delacruz wants to stand and escape but Janvier is having none of it. #SUB#
Delacruz is looking for a triangle but Janvier pushes his legs off easily.
Delacruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janvier is controlling him.
Janvier wants to control from the top but Delacruz keeps moving.
Delacruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janvier. #SUB#
Delacruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Janvier is aware though and is defending well.
Janvier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nehemi Janvier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Delacruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Janvier prevents Delacruz from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Delacruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delacruz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Delacruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Kunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Kunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Delacruz to the ground. Kunt is now in Delacruz's guard.
Kunt prevents Delacruz from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Delacruz's guard.#SUB#
Kunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delacruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kunt has managed to get both his arms back between Delacruz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Delacruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunt lands a couple of elbows.
Kunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Delacruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Delacruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kunt is aware though and is defending well.
Kunt wanted to stand there but Delacruz had control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mar Kunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunt goes for a double leg but Delacruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Delacruz continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Kunt shoots in and bounces Delacruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kunt is standing up over Delacruz. Delacruz looks to escape but Kunt dives into side control.
#REVR#
Delacruz is trying to control Kunt's posture but Kunt avoids it. #T2#
Delacruz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Kunt tries for a kimura but Delacruz is defending well. #SUB2#
Kunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Delacruz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Kunt working the ground and pound from side control.
Delacruz prevents Kunt from moving into mount.
Delacruz pushes Kunt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kunt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kunt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delacruz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kunt is controlling him well.
Kunt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Delacruz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB2#
Kunt working for a guillotine from mount but Delacruz is in no mood to give up.
Delacruz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kunt controlling the pace for now.
Delacruz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kunt with good strikes from the mount here!
Delacruz is trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delacruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kunt trying to control but Delacruz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mar Kunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kunt stuffs the takedown.
Kunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delacruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Delacruz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kunt just manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kunt.
Delacruz throws a wild body kick that Kunt sees coming a mile off.
Kunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Delacruz tries to sprawl out of it but Kunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Delacruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cody Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mar Kunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz is looking to clinch but Kunt is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Kunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delacruz, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Kunt 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!
Kunt lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Delacruz is trying to stand back up. #ES#
Delacruz manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #CL2#
Kunt has Delacruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Delacruz stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Delacruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delacruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kunt smiles and moves away.
Kunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Delacruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Delacruz tries to break the clinch but Kunt is controlling the position.
Delacruz managing to block the knees to the body from Kunt.
#BC2#
Kunt breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Kunt tries to keep at a distance but Delacruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kunt as Delacruz tries to tie him up.
Kunt tries to pull guard but Delacruz holds him up against the cage and eventually Kunt drops back down to his feet.
Kunt is trying to pull guard but Delacruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Delacruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Kunt's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch.
Kunt dives in and grabs Delacruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delacruz pushes down on Kunt's head and hops out.
Kunt checks a low kick from Delacruz.#CL#
Delacruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kunt breaks from the clinch.
Mar Kunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delacruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delacruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delacruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Delacruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kunt is breathing heavily.
Delacruz is looking to stand up but Kunt isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cody Delacruz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kunt instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kunt decides to pull guard.
Kunt pulls Delacruz in to control the position.
Delacruz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kunt's guard.
Kunt lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Delacruz wanted to stand there but Kunt had control of the position.
Kunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Delacruz has passed into side control.
Delacruz working away.#T1#
Delacruz wants to control but Kunt is keeping him busy.
Kunt can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Delacruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Delacruz tries to get to his feet but Kunt is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Delacruz in his guard.
Delacruz is looking to stand up but Kunt won't let him. #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 wanted to stand there but Kunt had control of the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kunt looking for a guillotine here but Delacruz defends easily.
Delacruz stands up over Kunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Delacruz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kunt is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Delacruz misses with a takedown attempt - Kunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Kunt lands a two punch combo.
Kunt misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Kunt rushes Delacruz and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Kunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kunt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Delacruz's guard.
Kunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kunt won't allow Delacruz to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Delacruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delacruz wants to stand but Kunt is controlling the position. #T4#
Delacruz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Delacruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delacruz wants to stand and escape but Kunt is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Delacruz tries to clinch but Kunt is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delacruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Kunt drives through and clinches with Delacruz against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kunt has hold of one of Delacruz's legs. Delacruz is fighting the takedown attempt but Kunt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mar Kunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kunt 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mar Kunt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Lupo tries to sprawl but Delacruz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lupo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Delacruz lands a head kick!
Lupo has his takedown stuffed
and Delacruz counters with a head kick. #CL#
Delacruz rushes Lupo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!#TD#
Delacruz successfully pulls guard.
Delacruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lupo wants to control from the top but Delacruz keeps moving.
Delacruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lupo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delacruz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lupo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delacruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupo trying to control but Delacruz is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Lupo stands up from Delacruz's guard - Lupo perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Delacruz clinches up with Lupo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Delacruz gets control of Lupo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Delacruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Delacruz keeping moving, preventing Lupo from controlling successfully.
Delacruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lupo won't allow Delacruz to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Delacruz is working an open guard so Lupo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lupo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delacruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lupo somewhat.#T2##CL#
Delacruz has managed to clinch.
Lupo tries to pull guard but Delacruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cody Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Lupo tries to pull guard but Delacruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lupo tries for a takedown but Delacruz manages to get underhooks.
Lupo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Delacruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Delacruz clinches up against the cage.
Lupo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3##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. #SUB#
Lupo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lupo wants to control from the top but Delacruz keeps moving. #SUB#
Delacruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lupo trying to control the position from guard on top but Delacruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupo prevents Delacruz from getting back to his feet.
Lupo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Delacruz wants to get back to his feet but Lupo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lupo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delacruz is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lupo shoots in and gets a takedown into Delacruz's guard.#ES#
Delacruz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Lupo manages to pull guard.
Delacruz wants to stand but Lupo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Delacruz preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody 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##CL2#
Lupo closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.
Lupo tries to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling the position.
Lupo is working for takedown but Delacruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Delacruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lupo has Delacruz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lupo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Delacruz tumbling to the mat - Lupo dives into Delacruz's guard.
Lupo prevents Delacruz from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupo can do to turn this around?
Lupo is pushing down on Delacruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Delacruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Lupo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lupo prevents Delacruz from standing back up.
#T1#
Delacruz won't allow Lupo to pass to mount.
Lupo prevents Delacruz from standing back up.
Lupo is trying to control. Delacruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Delacruz tries to kick Lupo off but Lupo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Lupo seems to be looking for submissions.
Delacruz trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lupo is looking for a kimura but Delacruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lupo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Delacruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Lupo there. #T2#
Delacruz is in trouble now - Lupo has advanced to mount!
Delacruz tries to buck Lupo off but he can't manage it.
Delacruz is trying to stand but he's just given Lupo his back.#SUB2#
Lupo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Delacruz is defending well though. Lupo let's go of the attempt for now.
Lupo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Jimmy Lupo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lupo tightening his grip on Delacruz, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lupo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Delacruz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lupo is breathing heavily.#T3#
Delacruz wants to get back to his feet.
Lupo has good solid back control here.
Delacruz is trying to stand back up.
Lupo keeps control of the position as Delacruz tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Delacruz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delacruz is trying to stand back up.
Lupo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Delacruz is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Delacruz showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lupo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lupo looks for a takedown but Delacruz sprawls well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lupo enables Delacruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lupo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lupo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Delacruz dives into side control.
#REVB#
Lupo tries to buck Delacruz off but Delacruz is having none of it.
Delacruz wants to stand but Lupo is controlling his arm.
Delacruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Delacruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lupo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Delacruz stalls from top position.#T1#
Delacruz working away.
Delacruz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lupo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lupo struggling a bit here.
Lupo is not content to let Delacruz control the position. #SUB#
Delacruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lupo is looking to regain half guard here but Delacruz keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delacruz trying to control the position but Lupo is working away.
Lupo tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lupo taking a bit of punishment here - Delacruz scoring with strikes.
Lupo can't do much from the bottom here.
Delacruz taking a break here but Lupo is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3##SU#
Delacruz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jimmy Lupo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delacruz leaves Lupo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Delacruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Delacruz stops a takedown attempt from Lupo.
Cody Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Lupo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delacruz.
A frustrated look appears on Lupo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lupo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Delacruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4##BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch.
Delacruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
Delacruz rushes Lupo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delacruz leaning against his opponent.
Lupo wants to take the fight to the mat but Delacruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Delacruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delacruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Delacruz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lupo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Delacruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Delacruz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cody Delacruz!
The defeated Jimmy Lupo had this to say: 'The Big Bad Wolf will be back.. and better than ever!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Delacruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Perrone wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Delacruz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Perrone is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cody Delacruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Gaiden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delacruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Delacruz tried to counter with a leg kick but Gaiden avoided it.
Delacruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaiden sprawls well. Gaiden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delacruz gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Delacruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gaiden lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaiden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delacruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gaiden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Gaiden can't find room to land a body shot as Delacruz controls the action.
Gaiden working hard to break the clinch.
Gaiden tries to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling the position.
Delacruz has Gaiden pushed against the cage.
Gaiden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gaiden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delacruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gaiden tries for a takedown but Delacruz manages to get underhooks.
Cody Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Gaiden.
Gaiden can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Delacruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Delacruz manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gaiden drives through and clinches with Delacruz against the cage.
Delacruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gaiden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaiden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Delacruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gaiden is trying to push Delacruz away but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Delacruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaiden shoots in for a takedown but Delacruz shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Gaiden closes the distance and clinches.
Delacruz wants a takedown.
Delacruz stops a takedown attempt from Gaiden.
#T3#
Gaiden lands with a right to the head.
Gaiden is trying to break the clinch but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Gaiden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Gaiden is trying to push Delacruz away but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gaiden tries to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling the position.
Delacruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gaiden prevents it.
Gaiden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Delacruz manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Delacruz drives through and clinches with Gaiden against the cage.
Gaiden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaiden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Delacruz has Gaiden pressed against the cage, preventing Gaiden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaiden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Gaiden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaiden tries to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling the position.
Gaiden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaiden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Gaiden misses with a punch to the body.
Gaiden is trying to pull guard but Delacruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ninja Gaiden will probably get the nod.
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#
Gaiden clinches up with Delacruz and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gaiden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaiden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Delacruz is defending well.#BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Gaiden misses. #CL2#
Gaiden closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.
Ninja Gaiden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gaiden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gaiden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaiden tries to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Delacruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Gaiden's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Gaiden wants to break free but Delacruz has control.
Gaiden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Delacruz just leaning against Gaiden, taking a breather.
Delacruz has Gaiden pressed against the cage.
Gaiden is leaning against Delacruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Delacruz taking a breather.
Gaiden can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Gaiden.
Gaiden 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.
Cody Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Gaiden.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gaiden is trying to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling him.
Gaiden wants to get back to striking at distance but Delacruz won't allow it.
Gaiden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delacruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delacruz has Gaiden pressed against the cage, preventing Gaiden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Delacruz pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Delacruz pushes Gaiden off and scrambles back to his feet.
Delacruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Gaiden moves into the clinch.#T3#
Gaiden wants to get back to striking at distance but Delacruz won't allow it.
Gaiden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Gaiden has a couple of punches blocked by Delacruz.
Gaiden wants to get back to striking at distance but Delacruz won't allow it.
Gaiden tries to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling the position.
Gaiden is trying to break free.
Gaiden working hard to break the clinch.
Gaiden is trying to break free.
Gaiden tries for a takedown but Delacruz manages to get underhooks.
Gaiden has had enough of the clinch but Delacruz keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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 Gaiden walks away with a smile on his face. Delacruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Delacruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Delacruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Delacruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gaiden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gaiden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gaiden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Delacruz stalls.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaiden can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cody Delacruz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Gaiden swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Gaiden moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaiden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gaiden has Delacruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delacruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Delacruz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gaiden clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Gaiden fending off the submission attempt from Delacruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
#T1##SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
Ninja Gaiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
#SU2#
#SU2#
#SUB#
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of . Cody Delacruz!
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