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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Delgado stuffs the takedown.
Hasani moves to clinch but Delgado breaks away #TD#
and Delgado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Delgado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Delgado not doing much here.
Delgado missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU#
Delgado postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hasani to stand up.
Hasani wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasani darts in trying to clinch
and Hasani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hasani dives in for a single leg takedown but Delgado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hasani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Delgado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hasani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delgado.
Delgado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hasani has him pressed against the cage.
Hasani scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Delgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Delgado.
Hasani with a poor takedown #TD#
and Delgado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delgado.
Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pal Hasani.
Delgado is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Delgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delgado is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Delgado 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. #T2#
Delgado postures up and lands a big shot to Hasani's brow.
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!
Delgado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Delgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Hasani manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hasani taking a breather.
Hasani putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Delgado in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hasani looks winded!
Delgado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hasani has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC#
Delgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hasani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delgado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hasani doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Delgado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delgado.
Delgado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Delgado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Delgado decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hasani, up you get!
Delgado misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Hasani has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pal Hasani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasani shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Delgado moves into range and clinches up with Hasani.#BC#
Delgado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hasani tries for a takedown but Delgado circles away easily
and Delgado counters with a one-two to the body.
Delgado scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasani darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Delgado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hasani! #SUB#
Delgado has hold of Hasani's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hasani tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Delgado cranks the arm and Hasani screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hasani, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sanford Delgado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Delgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falkenberg doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Delgado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Delgado jumps guard but Falkenberg stands there with Delgado around his waist. Delgado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Falkenberg pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Delgado throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Falkenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delgado defends well.
Falkenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falkenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Delgado stands up from Falkenberg's guard - Delgado perhaps looking for a knockout.
Delgado misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Falkenberg wants to clinch up but Delgado keeps it at a distance.
Falkenberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delgado's waist but Delgado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Falkenberg off to one side.
As Falkenberg looks to move away, Delgado throws a big counter combo but Falkenberg just gets out of the way.
Delgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falkenberg appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Delgado moves into the clinch.
Delgado jumps guard but Falkenberg stands there with Delgado around his waist. Delgado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Falkenberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Delgado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Falkenberg.
Falkenberg jumps guard but Delgado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Delgado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Falkenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falkenberg darts in looking for a takedown but Delgado gets double underhooks and turns Falkenberg into the cage.
Delgado attempts a counter takedown but Falkenberg avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Falkenberg has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Delgado is trying to push Falkenberg away but Falkenberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Delgado tries to break the clinch but Falkenberg is controlling the position.
Delgado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falkenberg's elbow.
Falkenberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Delgado after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Delgado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Delgado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delgado working some strikes from top position.
Delgado landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Falkenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delgado is aware though and is defending well.
Delgado landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delgado is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Delgado lands a couple of elbows.
Falkenberg has a closed guard, preventing Delgado from standing up.
Falkenberg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Falkenberg is trying to keep Delgado in close.
#SUB2#
Falkenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Falkenberg looks winded!
Falkenberg working a defensive guard here.
Delgado 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.
Delgado trying to control but Falkenberg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Delgado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#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.#SUB2#
Falkenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delgado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delgado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Falkenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Delgado connects with a couple of short punches.
Delgado lands a couple of elbows.
Delgado scoring with punches to the head and body.
Delgado prevents Falkenberg from getting back to his feet.
Delgado is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delgado is working Falkenberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Delgado postures up and lands a big shot to Falkenberg's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Delgado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Falkenberg fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Falkenberg darts in and clinches Delgado up against the cage.
Falkenberg fails to pull guard.
Falkenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falkenberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Falkenberg.#BC#
Delgado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falkenberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delgado defends well and Falkenberg ends up having to push Delgado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delgado wants to slow Falkenberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Delgado misses with a takedown
and Falkenberg counters with a nice body shot. #T1##CL2#
Falkenberg darts in and clinches Delgado up against the cage.
Delgado tries to pull guard but Falkenberg won't allow it.
Falkenberg looking to throw knees to the head but Delgado is blocking nicely.
Falkenberg jumps guard but Delgado stands there with Falkenberg around his waist. Falkenberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Falkenberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delgado's elbow.
Falkenberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delgado smiles and moves away.
Delgado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Delgado gets tackled into the cage by Falkenberg. Falkenberg maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Falkenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Delgado.
Delgado sets himself, and Falkenberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Delgado avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Delgado as Falkenberg shoots in.
As Falkenberg tries to get set, Delgado tries to push him back and clinch up but Falkenberg manages to avoid the attempt.
Falkenberg is breathing heavily.#T2#
Falkenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delgado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Delgado misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Falkenberg moves into the clinch.#BC#
Delgado manages to break the clinch.
Anders Falkenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delgado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falkenberg tries to avoid it but Delgado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falkenberg to the ground. Falkenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Falkenberg misses with the body kick#TD#
so Delgado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delgado stands up over Falkenberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Delgado lands a couple of elbows.
Delgado is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Falkenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delgado defends well.
Delgado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Falkenberg is looking for a triangle but Delgado pushes his legs off easily.
Delgado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Delgado with a nice head shot there.
Falkenberg keeping moving, preventing Delgado from controlling successfully.
Delgado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Delgado scoring with punches to the head and body.
Delgado landing some decent shots from guard.
Delgado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Falkenberg's head.
Delgado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falkenberg can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delgado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Delgado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delgado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Delgado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Delgado lands a couple of elbows.
Delgado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Delgado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falkenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delgado manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Delgado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falkenberg is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Delgado 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#
Falkenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Delgado sprawls well. He's pushed Falkenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Falkenberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falkenberg wants to clinch.
Falkenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Delgado counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Delgado decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Falkenberg stands up and waves to Delgado to follow him.
Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Falkenberg.
A counter left hand to the body from Delgado misses its target.
Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Falkenberg.
Falkenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Delgado moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Delgado's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Falkenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delgado stuffs the takedown.
Delgado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Falkenberg dives in and grabs Delgado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delgado pushes down on Falkenberg's head and hops out.
Falkenberg misses with a head kick.
Falkenberg looks to clinch #TD#
and Delgado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Falkenberg!
Delgado connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Falkenberg some visible discomfort.
Sanford Delgado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falkenberg taking a bit of punishment here - Delgado scoring with strikes.
Delgado lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Delgado working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delgado connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Falkenberg some visible discomfort.
#SU#
Delgado decides to stand back up. Delgado steps back and let's Falkenberg get back to his feet.#CL#
Delgado rushes Falkenberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delgado fails to pull guard.
Delgado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falkenberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delgado tries to break the clinch but Falkenberg is controlling the position.
Falkenberg tries for a takedown but Delgado manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Delgado jumps guard and drags Falkenberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Delgado controlling the position.
Delgado continues to stall.
Delgado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Falkenberg's guard. #REVR##SU#
Delgado gets to his feet - Falkenberg follows without any prompting.
Falkenberg blocks a leg kick.
Falkenberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delgado as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Falkenberg tries to sprawl but Delgado drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Delgado stands up out of the half guard.
Falkenberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Falkenberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delgado sprawls well. Delgado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Falkenberg gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Jab, jab by Delgado - just one landing.
Delgado throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Delgado forces Falkenberg back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falkenberg has Delgado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delgado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anders Falkenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanford Delgado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delgado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falkenberg smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanford Delgado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delgado 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanford Delgado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Delgado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Higgins unleashes a big counter combination but Delgado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Higgins moves into range and clinches up with Delgado.
Higgins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delgado smiles and moves away.
Higgins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delgado but Delgado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches up with Delgado, looking for a takedown. Higgins pushes Delgado against the cage but Delgado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Higgins.#CL#
Delgado drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
Delgado tries to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling the position. #TD#
Delgado decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Higgins wants to stand but Delgado has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Higgins wants to control from the top but Delgado keeps moving.
Higgins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Higgins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higgins throws a strike but Delgado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Delgado wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Delgado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Delgado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delgado working some strikes from top position.
Higgins wants to sweep but no luck.
Higgins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Delgado 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.
Higgins being controlled here, momentarily.
Delgado postures up.
Delgado stopping the sweep attempt from Higgins.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delgado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Higgins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delgado has managed to get both his arms back between Higgins's legs - danger averted.
Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Higgins lands a high kick!
Delgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins misses with a takedown attempt - Delgado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Delgado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Delgado stuffs the takedown attempt from Higgins. Higgins gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Higgins shoots for a takedown but Delgado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Higgins looks winded!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Delgado is pushing Higgins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Higgins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delgado's efforts to push away.
Higgins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delgado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Delgado jumps guard.
Higgins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Delgado 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#
Higgins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Delgado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Higgins was covering up waiting for the punch and Delgado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Delgado postures up.
Delgado preventing the sweep.
Delgado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Delgado is really struggling to control Higgins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Higgins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Delgado's guard. #REVB##T1#
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Higgins looking to sit in guard and control but Delgado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Higgins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delgado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanford Delgado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delgado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higgins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Higgins looking for a sweep. Not yet Higgins, not yet.
Higgins trying to control the position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Delgado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Delgado trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Higgins being controlled here, momentarily.
Higgins is trying to keep Delgado in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgins has momentary wrist control but Delgado slips an elbow through the middle.
Delgado chips away with some ground and pound.
Higgins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delgado controlling from the top position.
Delgado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Delgado wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving. #SUB#
Delgado drops back looking for a leg! Higgins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Higgins manages to kick Delgado off! Delgado jumps back into Higgins's guard.
Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Higgins. #CL#
Delgado pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.#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.
Higgins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Delgado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Higgins.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Higgins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Higgins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delgado uses from the top position.
Higgins has momentary wrist control but Delgado slips an elbow through the middle.
Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgins can't keep his opponent in guard - Delgado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Delgado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Delgado perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higgins wants to control but Delgado is keeping busy.
Delgado takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Delgado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Delgado dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Delgado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delgado tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins dives in for a single leg takedown but Delgado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Delgado throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Delgado tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Higgins throws a counter combo.
Higgins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delgado defends well and Higgins ends up having to push Delgado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delgado half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Delgado clinches up with Higgins and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Delgado drags the fight down to the ground.
Higgins wants to get up but he can't break Delgado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Delgado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Higgins controls the pace.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Delgado managing to control the position.
Delgado wants to stand and escape but Higgins is having none of it.
Delgado trying to keep a closed guard but Higgins is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Higgins throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higgins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Delgado circles away.
Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Higgins.
Delgado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Higgins checks a leg kick nicely.
Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Higgins.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delgado stuffs the takedown attempt from Higgins. Higgins gets slowly back to his feet.
Delgado looks to land a body kick but Higgins moved away.
Some wild striking there from Higgins.
#T3#
Higgins shoots in but Delgado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delgado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Delgado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Delgado loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Delgado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delgado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins goes for a double leg but Delgado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Delgado continues to drive forward.#CL#
Delgado clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Higgins is trying to pull guard but Delgado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Delgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delgado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Higgins is defended easily by Delgado.
Delgado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
Delgado misses with a series of wild punches.
As Delgado backs off Higgins throws a huge counter combo but Delgado manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delgado misses with a body kick.
Jack Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanford Delgado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Higgins fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanford Delgado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delgado 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanford Delgado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Fox avoids the head kick by Delgado.
Fox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delgado avoids it really well and circles away.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delgado defends well and Fox ends up having to push Delgado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delgado throws the kick towards the body but Fox avoids it.#TD2#
Fox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fox lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox trying to control but Delgado is working from the bottom. #T1#
Delgado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fox's guard. #REVR#
Fox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Delgado from controlling successfully.
Delgado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Delgado won't allow Fox to sweep him here.
Delgado stops Fox from standing up. #SUB2#
Delgado is sitting in close to Fox's body. Fox has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Delgado is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Delgado is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toby Fox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Steven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Delgado to the mat! Delgado manages to get full guard.
Delgado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steven is one step ahead there.
Delgado keeping moving, preventing Steven from controlling successfully.
Steven controlling from the top position.
Steven trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Delgado looking for a sweep. Not yet Delgado, not yet.
Steven controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steven pushes down on Delgado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delgado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delgado.#SU2#
Steven stands and steps away. Delgado gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steven.
Steven misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Steven looking to score a takedown here. Delgado is defending well but Steven drives through and ends up in Delgado's guard.
Steven postures up.
Steven seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Steven looking to pass the guard.
Steven tries to stand but Delgado is controlling from the bottom.
Delgado keeping moving, preventing Steven from controlling successfully.
Steven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delgado's guard.
Delgado is not content to let Steven control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steven is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Still in half guard, Steven seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steven dives in for a single leg takedown but Delgado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steven lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Steven looking to score a takedown here. Delgado is defending well but Steven drives through and ends up in Delgado's guard.
Steven stays in close to Delgado's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Steven dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Steven.
Steven tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steven lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Delgado, as that shot connected.
Caleb Steven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steven misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Delgado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steven's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado distracts Steven with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steven with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Delgado can't handle though.
Steven wants to sweep here but Delgado controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steven controls Delgado momentarily but Delgado frees himself. #T1#
Delgado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steven has a closed guard, preventing Delgado from standing up.
Caleb Steven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Steven keeps moving.
Delgado throws an elbow that misses. Steven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delgado's guard. Nice move by Steven!#REVB#
Delgado is trying to control the position but Steven postures up.
Steven wanted to stand there but Delgado had control of the position. #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.
Steven trying to control but Delgado is working from the bottom.
Steven wanted to stand there but Delgado had control of the position.
Steven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Steven trying to control but Delgado is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Steven shoots in for a takedown but Delgado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steven misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Delgado misses.
Delgado is looking to clinch.
Steven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Delgado slaps away a takedown attempt from Steven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delgado throwing a counter right hand but Steven manages to avoid it.
Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Steven.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steven.
Steven is breathing heavily.
Delgado tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Steven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delgado keeps working.
Steven throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Delgado works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Steven controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delgado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Sanford Delgado will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Delgado enables Steven to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Delgado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Delgado is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Steven dives into side control.
Delgado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REVR#
Steven lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Delgado down.
Delgado wants to control but Steven postures up.
Delgado is looking to get back to his feet here but Steven is keeping cool and he's managed to take Delgado's back.#SUB2#
Steven working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steven has got his arm under Delgado's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Delgado has spun round into Steven's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steven can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Steven is pulling down on Delgado's head to control his posture.
Steven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delgado.
Steven pulls Delgado in to control the position.
Delgado throws a big elbow that misses.
Delgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delgado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delgado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steven's head.
Steven has Delgado pulled in close to control his posture.
Delgado has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steven is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Delgado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delgado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Steven keeps moving.
Delgado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Steven.
Delgado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steven throws a sloppy head kick and Delgado moves out of range easily.
Steven fails with the takedown.
Steven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Delgado throws a hook to the side of Steven's head but Steven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steven wants to slow Delgado down by chopping away at his legs.
Delgado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Delgado misses the target. #CL2#
Steven has closed the distance and engaged Delgado in a clinch.
Delgado trying to land knees to the body.
Delgado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delgado working hard to break the clinch.
Delgado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steven.
#T4#
Steven tries to land knees in the clinch but Delgado avoids the damage to the body.
Steven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delgado's efforts to push away.
Steven misses with a body punch.
Steven wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanford Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Steven.#BC2#
Steven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steven has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Delgado misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Delgado rushes Steven and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caleb Steven.
I think Steven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Caleb Steven!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Dalisay both land. Nice combination.
Dalisay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dalisay misses with a few strikes there.
Dalisay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delgado.
Dalisay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dalisay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Delgado tries to move into range but Dalisay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dalisay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Delgado. Delgado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dalisay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Delgado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dalisay slips a straight right by Delgado.
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!
Dalisay misses with a two punch combination.
Dalisay lands with a good body shot.
Dalisay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Dalisay misses with a low kick.
Delgado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Dalisay misses.
Delgado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Dalisay misses.
Dalisay throws out a loose jab but Delgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalisay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delgado counters with a body kick that stops Dalisay in his tracks momentarily.
Delgado is looking to clinch but Dalisay is avoiding it.
Dalisay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Delgado is looking to clinch.
Delgado slips a jab and a cross from Dalisay.
Dalisay throws a leg kick #TD#
and Delgado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dalisay won't be happy with that.
Delgado lands a nice forearm strike.
Delgado landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Delgado decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dalisay to his feet. #T2#
Dalisay swinging wildly here.
Dalisay throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Delgado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dalisay!
Delgado takes a little break here. Dalisay wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delgado connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dalisay some visible discomfort.
Delgado working the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dalisay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Delgado connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dalisay some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Delgado tries for a kimura but Dalisay is defending well.
Delgado in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Delgado wants to control but Dalisay is keeping him busy.
Delgado lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
Dalisay is rocked!#SUB#
Delgado has hold of Dalisay's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dalisay tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Delgado cranks the arm and Dalisay screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dalisay, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sanford Delgado!
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