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Event:
OFK 12 - Krnacova Vs Tudekiks
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DelToro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
DelToro gets a double leg takedown into Chan's guard.
Chan tries to strike from the bottom.
Chan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
DelToro scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Chan looking for a guillotine here but DelToro defends easily.
#SUB#
Chan has his foot on DelToro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DelToro works his way back into a safe position though.
DelToro working some strikes from top position.
DelToro with a nice head shot there.
Chan keeping moving, preventing DelToro from controlling successfully.
Chan 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.#SUB#
Chan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DelToro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DelToro's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB#
DelToro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DelToro has managed to get both his arms back between Chan's legs - danger averted.
Chan is breathing heavily.
DelToro landing some decent shots from guard.
DelToro stands up over Chan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Chan is rocked!
DelToro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
DelToro lands a couple of digs.
Oh Chan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
DelToro gets to his feet - Chan follows without any prompting.
Chan seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
DelToro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
DelToro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
DelToro controlling the pace.
Chan gets full guard.
Chan has a closed guard, preventing DelToro from standing up.
DelToro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DelToro distracts Chan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DelToro postures up and lands a big shot to Chan's brow.
DelToro distracts Chan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DelToro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DelToro stands up over Chan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
DelToro connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
DelToro gets to his feet and stands over Chan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Chan felt that one! DelToro unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Chan from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro DelToro! |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 46
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shelby enables DelToro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shelby manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Shelby pushes DelToro off and gets back to his feet.
Shelby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DelToro slips under a jab from Shelby .
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Shelby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DelToro shoots in looking for a takedown but Shelby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DelToro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DelToro's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DelToro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Shelby .
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DelToro moves away.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby misses with a combination
and DelToro counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby . DelToro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Shelby throws a sloppy head kick and DelToro moves out of range easily.
Shelby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shelby misses with a kick to the body
and DelToro counters with a straight right hand.
DelToro has his takedown stuffed
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro DelToro.
Sloppy strikes from Shelby . Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
DelToro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shelby !
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.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Shelby 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shelby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DelToro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelby dodges the ground and pound from DelToro.
DelToro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shelby tries to bench press DelToro off him but DelToro keeps the position.
Shelby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shelby tries to get out of the position.
DelToro scores with punches from side control.
DelToro is putting a hurting on Shelby here, landing some big shots from side control.
DelToro wants to control but Shelby is keeping him busy.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Shelby wants to control but DelToro postures up.
Shelby is letting DelToro control him for a moment.
DelToro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shelby to see if he's OK.
Shelby tries to escape but DelToro is in control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shelby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on DelToro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Shelby tries to kick DelToro off but DelToro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DelToro thows a huge punch but Shelby dodges it nicely.
Shelby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DelToro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shelby trying to control but DelToro postures up.
DelToro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shelby has his hands clasped together around DelToro's back. He's all about the action.
DelToro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shelby to regain full guard.
DelToro won't allow Shelby to get back to his feet.
Shelby has his hands on DelToro's head, controlling the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shelby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DelToro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
DelToro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shelby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shelby tries to free his leg and advance position but DelToro is retaining full guard.
Shelby is looking to stand up but DelToro won't let him.
Shelby throwing strikes but missing.
Shelby throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby 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#
Shelby throws a shot from downtown. DelToro moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Shelby 's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shelby tests DelToro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shelby scores with a three punch combo!
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DelToro.
DelToro shoots and misses
and Shelby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shelby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DelToro can do to turn this around?
Shelby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DelToro shoots in for a takedown but Shelby shows good takedown defense.
DelToro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby throws a hook but DelToro avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
DelToro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shelby looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shelby is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shelby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DelToro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shelby . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from DelToro there. #T1#
Shelby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DelToro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DelToro's back!
Good control from Shelby .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelby is trying to control but DelToro is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Shelby thowing shots but they're missing.
DelToro avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shelby .
Shelby unloads with some shots from mount but DelToro bucks and avoids them well.
Tommy Shelby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shelby throws a sloppy strike and DelToro uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and DelToro has ended up in Shelby 's guard.
Shelby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Shelby manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Shelby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shelby is looking to land body kicks.
Shelby tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby misses with a two punch combination.
DelToro is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
DelToro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Shelby manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shelby . #BC#
Shelby 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by DelToro. #ES#
Shelby sneaks out the side door and pushes DelToro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DelToro moves away.#T3#
Shelby looks to land a right hand but DelToro moved out of range.#TD2#
DelToro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
DelToro working Shelby over with strikes.
DelToro lands strikes from half guard.
Shelby is trying to stand back up but DelToro is controlling him
DelToro throws a strike but Shelby avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shelby is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DelToro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shelby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DelToro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shelby 's head.
Shelby controlling the position.#T4#
Shelby wants to get back to his feet but DelToro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DelToro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DelToro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shelby working a defensive guard here.
Shelby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shelby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
DelToro scores with a takedown into Shelby 's guard.
Shelby is trying to keep DelToro in close.
DelToro trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Shelby is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
DelToro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shelby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
DelToro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Shelby is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. DelToro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shelby stalling the fight.
Shelby leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Shelby 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DelToro moves forwards but Shelby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shelby looks for the body kick but DelToro saw that one coming.
Shelby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
DelToro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shelby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shelby enables DelToro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shelby manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shelby wants to stand up but DelToro is controlling him.
DelToro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DelToro trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelby is trying to keep DelToro in close.
#SUB#
Shelby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shelby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
DelToro trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Shelby has his hands on DelToro's head, controlling the position.
Shelby trying to keep a closed guard but DelToro is proving a slippery customer.
DelToro trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
Shelby throws a series of strikes that have DelToro backpedaling.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DelToro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
DelToro drives through with a takedown into Shelby 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DelToro lands a couple of digs.#T3#
DelToro wants to stand and escape but instead Shelby has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
DelToro can't keep his opponent in guard - Shelby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shelby tries to pass to full mount but DelToro defends it. #SU#
Shelby stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A combination from DelToro does no damage.
Shelby misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Shelby backs off DelToro throws a huge counter combo but Shelby manages to avoid it all.
DelToro moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Shelby throws a combination that misses
and DelToro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from DelToro.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DelToro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shelby lands a nice hook to DelToro's body. DelToro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tommy Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Shelby misses with a lunging right hand
and DelToro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shelby motions for DelToro to come forward. Shelby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DelToro manages to avoid it.
DelToro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DelToro avoids the head kick by Shelby .
#TD2#
DelToro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. DelToro showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Shelby pushes DelToro off and gets back to his feet.
Alejandro DelToro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Shelby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shelby throws a right hand that DelToro ducks under and follows up with a left that DelToro also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shelby 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby ! |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 39
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
DelToro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
DelToro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DelToro wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
DelToro throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but DelToro defends easily.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DelToro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DelToro defends well.
DelToro tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DelToro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DelToro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Diaz controls DelToro momentarily but DelToro frees himself.
DelToro controls from within his opponent's guard.
DelToro throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
DelToro trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DelToro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but DelToro slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DelToro is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. DelToro doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can DelToro escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Diaz! |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 36
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DelToro misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
DelToro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
DelToro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall defending well though. #SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DelToro is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
DelToro is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer.
DelToro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing DelToro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marshall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DelToro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DelToro distracts Marshall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB2#
DelToro has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Marshall to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! DelToro is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Marshall pulls down on the head and he's put DelToro to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Marshall! |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 33
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
DelToro swinging wildly here.
As DelToro backs off Barlow throws a huge counter combo but DelToro manages to avoid it all.
Barlow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DelToro's waist but DelToro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barlow off to one side. #TD#
DelToro drives through with a takedown into Barlow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DelToro is in close to Barlow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DelToro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DelToro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barlow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DelToro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barlow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barlow stands and throws DelToro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barlow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
DelToro is not content to let Barlow control the position.
Barlow tries to move to mount but DelToro blocks the move with his legs.
Barlow is looking to take a break and control but DelToro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DelToro is trying to control Barlow's posture but Barlow avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barlow is looking to take a break and control but DelToro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barlow working away.
I wouldn't like to be where DelToro is right now.
DelToro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DelToro is looking to regain half guard here but Barlow keeps moving and retains side control.
Barlow throws an elbow but DelToro slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
DelToro tries to escape but Barlow is in control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barlow grinds an elbow into DelToro's temple.
DelToro is pushing Barlow's head away, looking to escape. Barlow manages to hold on to the position though.
Barlow working the body and head with strikes.
DelToro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barlow working the ground and pound but DelToro is defending the strikes.
Barlow controls the position from side control.
Barlow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but DelToro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
DelToro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Barlow is doing well to control the position and prevent DelToro from advancing to side control.
DelToro throwing shots but Barlow is blocking nicely.
Barlow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DelToro thows a huge punch but Barlow dodges it nicely.
#ES2#
Barlow manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
DelToro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DelToro in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DelToro cracks Barlow with a big elbow.
Barlow taking punishment in the form of punches.
DelToro cracks Barlow with an elbow. That is naaassty.
DelToro tries to score with some ground and pound. Barlow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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 Alejandro DelToro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
DelToro has Barlow up against the cage in a clinch.
DelToro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DelToro is trying to push Barlow away but Barlow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barlow is looking for a takedown.
DelToro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DelToro is trying to break the clinch but Barlow has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow is working for takedown but DelToro is calmly controlling the position for now.
DelToro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barlow has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
DelToro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD#
DelToro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
DelToro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
DelToro wants to control but Barlow is keeping him busy.
DelToro tries to score with some ground and pound. Barlow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DelToro wants to control but Barlow is keeping him busy.
DelToro controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Barlow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Barlow regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DelToro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barlow has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
DelToro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DelToro is stalling here. Barlow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DelToro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barlow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
DelToro is trying to control Barlow's posture but Barlow avoids it.
Barlow throws an elbow but DelToro slips to the side and avoids it well.
DelToro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barlow on the ground.
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!
DelToro is trying to get back to half guard.
DelToro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DelToro tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Barlow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barlow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
DelToro is trying to control Barlow's posture but Barlow avoids it.
Barlow wants to control but DelToro is keeping him busy.
Barlow in side control, throwing shots but DelToro defends.
DelToro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Barlow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DelToro, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barlow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
DelToro struggling a bit here.
Ken Barlow has got the better of the ground game so far.
DelToro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barlow.
Barlow is looking to take a break and control but DelToro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DelToro wants to control but Barlow postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ken Barlow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
DelToro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
DelToro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barlow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barlow.
DelToro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barlow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DelToro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
DelToro stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Barlow has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! DelToro manages to get his head free but now Barlow has transitioned to an armbar! DelToro grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Barlow! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Barlow!
Ken Barlow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 35
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Kenjiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DelToro is trying to force a seperation but Kenjiro has the dominant position.
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. DelToro won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro. #CUT#
It looks like Alejandro DelToro has been cut.
I was talking to Kenjiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
DelToro looks winded!
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside that DelToro shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kenjiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
DelToro is rocked!
Kenjiro has DelToro pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. DelToro is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kenjiro - that's hurt DelToro badly! Oh, another knee lands and DelToro is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but DelToro doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Araki Kenjiro!
An out of breath Araki Kenjiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DelToro counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
DelToro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks. #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz is trying to control. DelToro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DelToro is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
DelToro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DelToro is not content to let Diaz control the position.#T1#
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DelToro defending well though.
Diaz throwing shots but DelToro is blocking nicely.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DelToro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DelToro duly obliges.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Alejandro DelToro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DelToro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DelToro keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
DelToro is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz has DelToro pressed against the cage, preventing DelToro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but DelToro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz has DelToro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DelToro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz has DelToro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DelToro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz keeps control of DelToro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz is struggling to control the position.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as DelToro controls his hands.
DelToro letting Diaz take a breather here.#T3#
DelToro is trying to break free.#TD#
Diaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
DelToro is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DelToro avoid being mounted?
DelToro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DelToro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz prevents DelToro from standing back up.
#T4##SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DelToro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DelToro sees it coming and defends easily.
DelToro is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DelToro tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alejandro DelToro will probably get the nod.
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#
DelToro lands a jab.#CL#
Diaz clinches.
DelToro is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging DelToro to the mat.
#SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DelToro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
DelToro throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DelToro's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVR#
Diaz trying to control but DelToro is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! DelToro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DelToro manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into DelToro's guard.
DelToro is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz wants to control from the top but DelToro keeps moving.
DelToro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz postures up in DelToro's guard and throws a big left but DelToro blocks it.
Diaz won't allow DelToro to get back to his feet.
DelToro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DelToro looking for a sweep. Not yet DelToro, not yet.
DelToro keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DelToro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DelToro lands with an overhand left.
Jab from DelToro.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and DelToro moves out of range easily.
DelToro thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DelToro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from DelToro! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alejandro DelToro!
Prick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I won that fight'.
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