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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1# DeCicco slaps away a takedown attempt from DeSantos, before circling back to the center of the mat. DeCicco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeSantos pinned against the cage. DeSantos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. DeCicco shoots in for a double leg but DeSantos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. DeSantos swats away the attempt to clinch by DeCicco. A nice side step and DeSantos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. DeCicco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeSantos. DeSantos closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2# DeCicco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeSantos to score an easy takedown into full guard. DeSantos looking to pass the guard. DeCicco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeSantos's guard. #REVR##T1# DeCicco preventing the sweep. #SU# DeCicco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeSantos, up you get! DeCicco slaps away a takedown attempt from DeSantos, before circling back to the center of the mat. DeCicco goes for a double leg but DeSantos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeSantos continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeCicco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# DeCicco clinches up against the cage. DeCicco swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSantos uses good head movement to avoid it. DeSantos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. DeCicco stalling against the cage.
DeCicco tries a knee to the head but DeSantos blocks it.
#T2##BC# DeCicco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. DeSantos shoots in for a takedown but DeCicco shows good takedown defense. No luck with that takedown attempt from DeCicco. DeCicco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeSantos as he jumps to the side. #CL2# DeSantos closes the distance and clinches. DeCicco is trying to pull guard but DeSantos has him pressed against the cage. DeCicco goes for a takedown attempt but DeSantos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeCicco tries a head kick but it misses.
DeCicco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. DeSantos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. DeCicco is breathing heavily. DeCicco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSantos avoids it really well and circles away.#T3# DeSantos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeCicco circles away quickly and effectively. DeSantos stalks DeCicco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DeCicco's face. DeCicco staggers backwards, shaken. DeCicco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A right-left combo lands from DeSantos. #CL2# DeSantos pushes DeCicco up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# DeCicco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. DeCicco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. DeCicco fails in his attempt to clinch. DeSantos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeCicco sprawls well. DeCicco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeSantos gets slowly back to his feet. DeSantos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4##CL2# DeSantos closes the distance and pushes DeCicco back into the cage. DeCicco has DeSantos pressed against the cage, preventing DeSantos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD# DeCicco pulls DeSantos into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. DeCicco controls DeSantos momentarily but DeSantos frees himself. DeCicco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. DeSantos content to stall in guard here. DeCicco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# DeCicco working for a triangle but DeSantos defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desman DeSantos dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# DeCicco shoots in but DeSantos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD# DeCicco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2# DeSantos wriggles free and stands up. DeSantos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeSantos wants it to stay on the feet. DeCicco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeSantos. DeCicco has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeCicco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# DeSantos forces DeCicco back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# DeSantos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. DeSantos looks for a takedown but DeCicco sprawls well.#T1##TD2# DeSantos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeCicco was covering up waiting for the punch and DeSantos finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# DeCicco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. DeSantos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC# DeCicco breaks the clinch.
DeCicco doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSantos circles away.
DeSantos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2# DeSantos has closed the distance and engaged DeCicco in a clinch.
DeCicco jumps guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. DeCicco tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeCicco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSantos's efforts to push away. DeSantos is trying to pull guard but DeCicco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2# DeSantos fails to pull guard.
DeCicco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSantos smiles and moves away.
DeCicco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! DeCicco misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeCicco fails in his attempt to clinch. DeSantos wants to counter the offense by DeCicco and move into the clinch position. DeSantos shoots in but no luck this time. DeCicco shoots for a takedown but DeSantos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A decent looking cross lands there for DeSantos.#CL2# DeSantos forces DeCicco back against the cage and clinches. DeCicco tries to pull guard but DeSantos forces him back to his feet, against the cage. DeSantos controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3# DeCicco jumps guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# DeCicco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. DeCicco moves out of range as DeSantos throws a body kick.
DeCicco throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Desman DeSantos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2# DeSantos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Desman DeSantos has got the better of the ground game so far. DeCicco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. DeSantos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. DeCicco is looking to regain half guard here but DeSantos keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# DeCicco struggling a bit here. DeSantos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. DeSantos advances to mount. #SU2# DeSantos get's back to his feet. DeCicco has a takedown stuffed. DeCicco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desman DeSantos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Left hook, right uppercut from DeSantos. DeCicco tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSantos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. DeCicco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSantos avoids it really well and circles away. DeSantos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeCicco as he avoids it easily. DeCicco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. DeCicco tries for a takedown but DeSantos circles away easily and DeSantos counters with a one-two to the body. DeSantos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. DeCicco feinted with a counter takedown.#CL# DeCicco clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# DeCicco manages to break the clinch.
DeCicco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2# DeSantos forces DeCicco back against the cage and clinches.#BC# DeCicco breaks the clinch.
#T1# DeSantos throws a nice looking combination but DeCicco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# DeSantos gets a clinch. DeSantos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeCicco.
DeCicco wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeCicco. That's going to take a lot out of him. DeSantos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeCicco has him pressed against the cage. DeCicco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeCicco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. DeCicco wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSantos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. DeCicco prevents DeSantos from breaking the clinch.#T2# DeSantos can't break the clinch.
DeSantos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. DeSantos tries to break free but DeCicco pushes him back against the cage. DeCicco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeSantos.
DeSantos lands a left hand.
DeCicco tries to break the clinch but DeSantos is controlling the position. DeCicco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSantos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. DeSantos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. DeCicco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. DeSantos is pressed up against the cage. DeCicco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeSantos down to the mat. DeSantos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. DeSantos throws a right and a left that both miss. Frankie DeCicco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# DeSantos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeCicco's waist but DeCicco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeSantos off to one side. DeSantos fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD# DeCicco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2# DeSantos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeSantos keeping moving, preventing DeCicco from controlling successfully. DeSantos trying to control the position here. #SUB2# DeSantos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeCicco defends it easily.#T4# DeSantos controls DeCicco momentarily but DeCicco frees himself. DeCicco is fighting to break DeSantos's control of his arms but DeSantos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. DeCicco wanted to stand there but DeSantos had control of the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Desman DeSantos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well DeSantos 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desman DeSantos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Rice closes the distance and clinches. A frustrated look appears on Rice's face as he tries to break the clinch. DeCicco is trying to drag Rice to the mat but Rice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2# DeCicco has picked Rice up - he's going for a ride! DeCicco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Rice wants to stand back up but DeCicco manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rice tries to buck DeCicco off but DeCicco is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# DeCicco decides to stand back up. Rice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rice shoots in for a takedown but DeCicco shows good takedown defense. DeCicco fails in his attempt to clinch. DeCicco fails with the takedown.#T1# DeCicco slaps away a takedown attempt from Rice, before circling back to the center of the mat. DeCicco tries to counter with a clinch but Rice shakes him off and moves away.#CL# Rice takes the fight into the clinch. Rice connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeCicco's face.
DeCicco is trying to force a seperation but Rice has the dominant position.#TD2# DeCicco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeCicco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. DeCicco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2# DeCicco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Rice postures up.
DeCicco has Rice pulled in close to control his posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeCicco is on top in guard.
#REVB# Rice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rice wants to sweep but no luck. Rice wants to control but DeCicco passes easily into half guard.
DeCicco is trying to control the action in half guard but Rice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3# Rice is trying to get back to full guard. DeCicco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rice keeps working. Rice is looking to control DeCicco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rice avoid being mounted? DeCicco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Rice wants to improve his position but DeCicco is controlling well.
Rice wants to control but DeCicco passes into side.
Rice is looking to reverse the position.#T4# Rice struggling a bit here.#SUB2# DeCicco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. DeCicco slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Rice. Rice is trying desperately to improve position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. DeCicco with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rice wants to hold on but DeCicco pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie DeCicco dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# DeCicco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rice swats him away and circles back towards the center. DeCicco misses with a combination
and Rice makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DeCicco really felt that one! Rice looks for a takedown but DeCicco sprawls well.#TD2# Rice tries to sprawl but DeCicco drives through with a takedown into half guard. Rice tries to kick DeCicco off in order to stand up. DeCicco Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2# DeCicco has hold of Rice's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rice seems comfortable defending it but DeCicco has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rice is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rice is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but DeCicco couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie DeCicco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Wanderlei tries to clinch up but DeCicco circles away and keeps his distance. Frankie DeCicco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. DeCicco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Wanderlei feints and as DeCicco raises his hands in defense, Wanderlei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wanderlei scoring with some ground and pound. DeCicco striking off his back but it's not causing Wanderlei any problems. #SUB# DeCicco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wanderlei defends well. DeCicco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wanderlei on the ground. Wanderlei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wanderlei wants to pass the guard but DeCicco is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DeCicco trying to keep a closed guard but Wanderlei is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2# Wanderlei stands up and waves to DeCicco to follow him. #T1# DeCicco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. DeCicco shoots for a double leg takedown but Wanderlei sprawls well. He's pushed DeCicco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nice sprawl there from Wanderlei as DeCicco shoots in. Wanderlei tries to counter with a clinch but DeCicco shakes him off and moves away.#TD2# Wanderlei looking for a takedown here - he's got it. DeCicco is wriggling around but Wanderlei manages to pass to half guard.
DeCicco is breathing heavily.#REVR# Wanderlei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Wanderlei maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! DeCicco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wanderlei has cracked it and DeCicco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wanderlei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Wanderlei!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 762 Round 1
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1# Silva throws a right and a left that DeCicco avoids nicely. As Silva looks to move away, DeCicco throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way. Silva throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeCicco lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment. DeCicco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeCicco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely. DeCicco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Silva thuds a left hand into DeCicco's body. Left hook, right uppercut from Silva. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeCicco is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# DeCicco has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1# DeCicco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2# DeCicco gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. DeCicco manages to retain guard. DeCicco is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. Silva cracks DeCicco with a solid left hand. DeCicco tries to land a sweep but no joy. Silva chips away with some ground and pound. Silva postures up in DeCicco's guard and throws a big left but DeCicco blocks it. Silva being controlled here momentarily. Silva is in close to DeCicco's body, working some short punches and elbows. Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2# Silva stands up from DeCicco's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2# Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2# DeCicco is rocked! Silva throws a perfectly timed hook that sends DeCicco crashing down! DeCicco tries to stagger back to his feet but Silva just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused DeCicco asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welington Silva!
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