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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Zambretta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanford tries to counter with a takedown but Zambretta is quick to defend against it.
Sanford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanford appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zambretta throws a head kick but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zambretta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Sanford moves into the clinch.
Zambretta can't get the takedown.
Sanford taking a breather.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanford controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanford lands a good knee to the midsection. Zambretta won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Zambretta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanford Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Zambretta.#T1#
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford has Zambretta pushed against the cage.
Zambretta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanford prevents it.
Sanford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zambretta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zambretta up against the cage.
Sanford is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sanford Sanford.
Sanford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zambretta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Zambretta does no damage. #TD2#
Zambretta gets a double leg takedown into Sanford's guard.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zambretta manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Zambretta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanford is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Zambretta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanford defends it well.
Sanford is refusing to be controlled, as Zambretta sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zambretta trying to mount his opponent but Sanford defends it.
Zambretta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Zambretta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanford has managed to free his arm - good work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zambretta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Zambretta is trying to work for a kimura but Sanford is defending well.
Sanford is looking for a sweep. Zambretta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Zambretta maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sanford could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zambretta has cracked it and Sanford is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zambretta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julian Zambretta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Dillashaw rushes Delacruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delacruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but Dillashaw has him pressed against the cage.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but Dillashaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clair Delacruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delacruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delacruz is leaning against Dillashaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Dillashaw has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delacruz uses from the top position.
Delacruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Delacruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dillashaw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dillashaw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dillashaw! #REVB#
Delacruz tries to buck Dillashaw off but Dillashaw is having none of it.
Delacruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Delacruz wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw stops Delacruz from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Delacruz pushes Dillashaw off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Dillashaw rushes Delacruz and presses him up against the cage.
Delacruz really is a fat lump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but Dillashaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Dillashaw pulls Delacruz into guard.
#SUB2#
Dillashaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delacruz defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillashaw is controlling Delacruz's posture.#SUB2#
Dillashaw is looking for a triangle here but Delacruz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Dillashaw is trying to work for a sweep but Delacruz has mounted him!
Dillashaw tries to lock up and control but Delacruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU#
Delacruz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dillashaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Delacruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Dillashaw misses #TD#
and Delacruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Delacruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Delacruz prevents Dillashaw from improving his position.
Delacruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Delacruz seems to be working for a kimura but Dillashaw defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delacruz is keen to just control but Dillashaw is a slippery customer.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dillashaw is looking for a sweep. Delacruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dillashaw pushes Delacruz off looking to stand but Delacruz dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Dillashaw feints and as Delacruz raises his hands in defense, Dillashaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dillashaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dillashaw scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES#
Delacruz kicks Dillashaw off and gets to his feet.
Dillashaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw looks winded!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillashaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Delacruz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Delacruz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dillashaw misses with a double jab
and Delacruz counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clair Delacruz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dillashaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delacruz.
Delacruz is looking to counter the offense by Dillashaw and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Dillashaw has managed to clinch.
Delacruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillashaw lands a nice looking kick to the body. Delacruz takes a step back to recover.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Delacruz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Clair Delacruz has been cut.
Dillashaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Dillashaw tries to get set, Delacruz tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillashaw manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Dillashaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delacruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Delacruz counters by moving into the clinch.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but Dillashaw won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clair Delacruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dillashaw breaks from the clinch.
Dillashaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delacruz moves away.
Delacruz tries to counter with a takedown but Dillashaw is quick to defend against it.
Delacruz avoids the head kick by Dillashaw.
#T2#
Dillashaw lands a big head kick that sends Delacruz to the canvas! Dillashaw follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Dillashaw!
A determined Marcus Dillashaw didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 666 Round 3
Date: Aug 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Vidal clinches.
Vidal avoiding damage as Dillashaw throws knees to the body.
Dillashaw tries to throw a body punch but Vidal avoids it by throwing Dillashaw back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Dillashaw shrugs off.
Vidal keeps control of Dillashaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dillashaw dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Dillashaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vidal is keeping busy.
Dillashaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dillashaw is trying to push Vidal away but Vidal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Dillashaw is trying to push Vidal away but Vidal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dillashaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dillashaw.#T1#
Dillashaw looking for a takedown.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Dillashaw avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Vidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillashaw.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Dillashaw shrugs off.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Marcus Dillashaw has been cut.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Dillashaw shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillashaw.
#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Dillashaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Dillashaw shrugs off.
Dillashaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vidal is keeping busy.
Dillashaw tries to break free but Vidal pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vidal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dillashaw's defenses.
Vidal prevents Dillashaw from breaking the clinch.
Dillashaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dillashaw looks winded!#T3#
Nice elbow from Vidal.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dillashaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dillashaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vidal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#
Dillashaw is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vidal.
Dillashaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Vidal finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Marcus Dillashaw's cut even more.
Vidal misses with an elbow strike.
Dillashaw fails to pull guard.
Vidal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vidal creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Dillashaw! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Vidal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vidal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Zambretta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zambretta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Zambretta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trevino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zambretta wants to control from the top but Trevino keeps moving.
Zambretta pushes down on Trevino's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Zambretta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trevino defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevino is looking to improve his position.
Zambretta slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Zambretta works his way into side control.
Zambretta just content to control the position.
Zambretta moves into full mount!
Zambretta working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#
It looks like Michel Trevino has been cut.#SUB2#
Zambretta throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Trevino has his hands clasped together but Zambretta breaks the hold and Trevino is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Zambretta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian Zambretta!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 666 Round 2
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Connors dodges the punch combination from Dillashaw.
Connors shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillashaw defends it nicely.
Connors scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Connors gets a double leg takedown into Dillashaw's guard.#ES#
Dillashaw manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connors tries to pull guard but Dillashaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Connors drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Dillashaw breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Connors misses with a head kick.
Connors throws a nice outside leg kick.
Connors throws a right hand that Dillashaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillashaw also avoids with ease.
Connors is looking to clinch.
Connors shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillashaw but Dillashaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnn Connors.#CL2#
Connors gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Connors holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Connors takes an elbow to the forehead.
Connors lands a knee to the head.
Connors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Dillashaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connors or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillashaw, which made it look bad.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick and Connors moves out of range easily.
Connors shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillashaw as he avoids it easily.
As Connors looks to move away, Dillashaw throws a big counter combo but Connors just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connors shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillashaw but Dillashaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillashaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Connors looks winded!
Connors throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Connors on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Dillashaw has Connors up against the cage in a clinch.
Connors is trying to maintain a safe position but Dillashaw gets an underhook and turns Connors into the cage.#BC#
Dillashaw breaks the clinch.
Dillashaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillashaw throws a right hand that Connors ducks under and follows up with a left that Connors also avoids with ease.
Connors takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Johnn Connors has been cut.
Dillashaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Dillashaw as Connors shoots in.#KD#
Dillashaw lands a left and a right that send Connors crashing to the mat, dazed. Dillashaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dillashaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dillashaw is stalling in the full guard.
Dillashaw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Connors trying to keep a closed guard but Dillashaw is proving a slippery customer.
Dillashaw wants to control from the top but Connors keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dillashaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnn Connors's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dillashaw throws a right and a left that Connors avoids nicely.
Connors is looking to clinch but Dillashaw is avoiding it.
Connors shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillashaw defends it nicely.
Connors is looking to clinch.
Dillashaw tries to counter by clinching up but Connors breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connors or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillashaw, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connors tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillashaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connors somewhat.
Dillashaw changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnn Connors.#T1#
Dillashaw misses with a body kick.
Dillashaw throws a right and a left that Connors avoids nicely.
Dillashaw checks a leg kick.
Connors tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillashaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dillashaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marcus Dillashaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Connors is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Connors shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Connors was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Dillashaw bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Connors is breathing heavily.#TD#
Dillashaw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Connors to the mat! Connors manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Connors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Connors is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dillashaw chips away with some ground and pound.
Dillashaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connors is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dillashaw lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Dillashaw cracks Connors with a solid left hand.
Marcus Dillashaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connors being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Connors had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillashaw defends it easily.
Dillashaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Connors looking for a sweep. Not yet Connors, not yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillashaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Connors shoots in and drives through. Dillashaw sprawls well.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Dillashaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Connors was covering up waiting for the punch and Dillashaw finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dillashaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillashaw lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dillashaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnn Connors's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Connors avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillashaw scores with a head kick. Connors tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Connors throws a series of punches but Dillashaw moves out of range.
Dillashaw misses with a head kick.
Johnn Connors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Connors.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dillashaw.
Connors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connors is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dillashaw to keep the fight standing.
Dillashaw is struggling to control the position.
Connors is stalling here.
Dillashaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Connors's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.
Connors doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillashaw circles away.
#T2#
Dillashaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Connors shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillashaw tries to sprawl out of it but Connors keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillashaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillashaw throws a counter high kick but Connors was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnn Connors.
Connors showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connors throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Dillashaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dillashaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Dillashaw seems content to control.#T3#
Dillashaw is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dillashaw 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.
Dillashaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dillashaw is trying to control. Connors wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dillashaw scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Connors is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dillashaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dillashaw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Connors is looking to control Dillashaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Connors avoid being mounted?
Well, if Dillashaw is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Dillashaw is looking to take a break and control but Connors is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillashaw prevents Connors from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dillashaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillashaw 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Marcus Dillashaw wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 666 Round 1
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Dillashaw dodges the punch combination from Missri.
Dillashaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Missri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Missri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillashaw but Dillashaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick and Missri moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillashaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Missri, which made it look bad.
Missri shoots in looking for a takedown but Dillashaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Missri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Missri.#T1#
Dillashaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Dillashaw does no damage.
Missri blocks a head kick by Dillashaw.
Missri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dillashaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Missri pinned against the cage. Missri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Missri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Dillashaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2##SUB#
Dillashaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dillashaw tries to score with some ground and pound. Missri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Missri is looking to reverse the position.
Missri tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dillashaw presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dillashaw trying to control but Missri is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Dillashaw working for a submission but Missri is keeping him at bay.
Missri is desperately trying to improve his position but Dillashaw has a good base and remains in mount.
Missri tries to buck Dillashaw off but he can't manage it.
Dillashaw tries to control but Missri wriggling away.
Missri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Missri manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Missri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillashaw defends well.#T4#
Missri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillashaw's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Missri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Missri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Missri tries to stand but Dillashaw is controlling from the bottom.
Dillashaw tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Dillashaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Missri pushes Dillashaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillashaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.
Missri shoots in but no luck this time.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dillashaw scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Dillashaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Missri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Missri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Missri throws a counter combo.#T1#
Missri is looking to clinch but Dillashaw is avoiding it.
Dillashaw throws a head kick but Missri moves out of range.
Dillashaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillashaw wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillashaw. That's going to slow Missri down.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick and Missri moves out of range easily.
Dillashaw throws a leg kick but Missri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dillashaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Dillashaw clinches up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Missri manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Missri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dillashaw looking for a takedown.
Dillashaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Missri can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Missri breaks the clinch.
Missri dives in and grabs Dillashaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillashaw pushes down on Missri's head and hops out.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Missri.
Missri slips a jab and a cross from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw misses with a head kick.
Missri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Dillashaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Missri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Missri wants it to stay on the feet.
Dillashaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Missri.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Missri rushes Dillashaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dillashaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Missri crunches a lovely knee into Dillashaw's ribcage.
Missri wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Dillashaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dillashaw can't get the takedown.
Dillashaw jumps guard but Missri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Missri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Missri checks the leg kick.
Missri throws a counter combo.
Dillashaw leaves Missri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Missri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillashaw as he avoids it easily.
Dillashaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Missri sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Missri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dillashaw dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillashaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillashaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus Dillashaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Missri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillashaw is fending him off so far but Missri persists. Nope, Dillashaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Missri fails with the takedown
and Dillashaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw misses with a head kick.
Missri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillashaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Missri somewhat.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Missri.
Missri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Missri blocks a head kick by Dillashaw.
Dillashaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Missri's waist but Missri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillashaw off to one side.
Dillashaw shoots in and drives through. Missri sprawls well.
Missri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Dillashaw. No joy for Missri on that attempt.
Dillashaw throws a big counter combination but Missri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Missri fails with the takedown.#T2#
Dillashaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Missri shoots in but Dillashaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillashaw changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Dillashaw has Missri up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Missri breaks the clinch.
Missri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dillashaw tries to counter by clinching up but Missri breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Dillashaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Missri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dillashaw has a couple of punches blocked by Missri.
Dillashaw slowing the pace effectively.#T4##TD2#
Missri decides to pull guard.
Dillashaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dillashaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillashaw works over Missri with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillashaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillashaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillashaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Missri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillashaw looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Missri wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dillashaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillashaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Marcus Dillashaw wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Walter avoids a kick to the body.
Bronx throws a low kick but Walter avoids it.
Walter is looking for a counter combo.
Walter darts in looking for a takedown but Bronx gets double underhooks and turns Walter into the cage.
Bronx fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walter checks it well.
Bronx throws a sloppy head kick and Walter moves out of range easily.
Walter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronx misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronx.
Bronx thows a leg kick but Walter checks it
and Walter counters with a two punch combo.
Bronx throws a leg kick #CL#
and Walter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walter. #T1#
Walter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bronx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bronx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bronx blocks it with crossed arms.
Walter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bronx is trying to pull guard but Walter has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Walter pulls guard successfully.
Walter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bronx manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Walter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronx trying to control the position here.
Walter 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.
Bronx controls Walter momentarily but Walter frees himself. #T2#
Walter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Walter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bronx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walter has managed to get both his arms back between Bronx's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bronx has an active guard here but Walter has managed to pass into half guard.
Bronx wants to improve his position but Walter is controlling well.
#T3#
Walter thows a huge punch but Bronx dodges it nicely.
Bronx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walter.
Bronx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walter.
Walter working the head and body with strikes.
Walter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bronx's head.
Bronx wants to improve his position but Walter is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronx is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Walter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronx wants to improve his position but Walter is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronx misses with a head kick.
Walter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bronx manages to circle out of the way.
Bronx connects with a solid leg kick.
Walter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronx tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Bronx misses #CL#
and Walter counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Walter dominated that round.
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##CL#
Walter has closed the distance and engaged Bronx in a clinch.
Walter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronx tries to pull guard but Walter won't allow it.
Walter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bronx.
Walter tries to score a body lock takedown but Bronx shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bronx tries to circle away but Walter has him pinned against the cage.
A knee to the head by Walter.
Walter lands a knee to the head.
Bronx is looking to break free of the clinch but Walter has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bronx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bronx tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Walter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bronx tries a head kick but it misses.
Walter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bronx throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Walter counters with a one-two to the body.
Bronx turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronx throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Walter counters by moving into the clinch.
Walter misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Bronx breaks the clinch.
Bronx throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Walter counters with a left and a right that stings Bronx.
Marco Bronx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Bronx there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marco Bronx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Bronx
and Walter counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronx tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronx tries to land a front kick but Walter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bronx throws a low kick but Walter avoids it.
Walter is looking for a counter combo.
Bronx throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Walter's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Landon Walter has been cut.
Walter blocks a head kick by Bronx.
Bronx tries to score with a low kick but Walter moves his leg out of the way.
Bronx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walter appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Bronx throws a leg kick
and Walter counters with a three punch combo that has Bronx backing up. Bronx nods at Walter to acknowledge the strikes.
Bronx misses with a low kick as Walter jumps back.
Bronx lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walter's sensitive parts.
A head kick by Bronx misses #CL#
and Walter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Walter has Bronx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bronx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walter.
Bronx pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Bronx throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronx throws a sloppy head kick
and Walter counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronx shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bronx throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronx can do to turn this around?
Bronx tries a head kick but it misses.
Walter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bronx is looking to chop away at Walter's legs.
Bronx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Bronx is predictable there
and Walter counters with a three punch combo that has Bronx backing up. Bronx nods at Walter to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Landon Walter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Landon Walter's cut.
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##CL#
Walter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walter scores with a knee to the head.
Bronx fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Bronx is fighting off a takedown attempt but Walter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bronx to the mat. Bronx regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bronx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walter is working Bronx over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronx working a defensive guard but Walter passes into half guard.
Walter slips a nice elbow through Bronx's hands, connecting with Bronx's forehead.
Walter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bronx tries to get to full guard but Walter has control of the leg.
Walter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronx defending well though.
Bronx tries to get to full guard but Walter has control of the leg.
Bronx is looking to control Walter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bronx avoid being mounted?
Walter is nestled in close to Bronx, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bronx wants to improve his position but Walter is controlling well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Walter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bronx to get to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronx.
Bronx is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Bronx misses #CL#
and Walter counters by moving into the clinch.
Walter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bronx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bronx is trying to break the clinch but Walter is controlling him.
Bronx is trying to pull guard but Walter has him pressed against the cage.
Landon Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Bronx.#T3#
Walter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bronx tries to pull guard but Walter holds him up against the cage and eventually Bronx drops back down to his feet.
Bronx takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walter working Bronx over with knees to the body.
Bronx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walter is defending well.
Landon Walter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronx pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bronx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walter is trying to break free.
Walter keeps control of Bronx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walter tries to score a body lock takedown but Bronx shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bronx tries for a takedown but Walter manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Walter pulls guard. #T4##SUB#
Walter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bronx defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronx 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.
Walter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bronx is controlling him.
Walter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Walter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Walter!
In defeat, Marco Bronx stepped up to the mic, saying 'i only loose cause really i won i must be off my head'.
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