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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Macias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Macias looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz trying to control but Macias is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Macias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into side control.
#SUB#
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Macias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Macias some visible discomfort.
Macias struggling a bit here.
Cruz moves into full mount! #SUB#
Cruz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Macias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Macias shrugs it off.
Macias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macias throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cruz. What's that going to do exactly? #T2##SUB#
Cruz is working for a guillotine from mount but Macias frees his head quite easily.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Cruz wants to finish this one by submission but Macias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cruz.
Macias is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cruz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Cruz content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Cruz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Macias can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Macias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macias is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Cruz controlling from mount. #T4#
Macias wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz looking to control but Macias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macias is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Macias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macias 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.#SUB2#
Macias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Macias gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Macias takes an elbow to the temple.
Macias wants to break free but Cruz has control.
#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abraham Macias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macias fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz leaves Macias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riccardo Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Macias.
Macias is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Cruz gets the takedown into side control.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macias keeps working. #SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Macias is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Macias tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.#T2#
Macias is looking for a sweep.
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Macias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Macias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Macias is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macias is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macias avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Macias looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Macias counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macias.
Cruz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macias can do to turn this around?#TD#
Cruz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Macias's half guard.#SUB#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macias sees it coming and defends easily.
Cruz prevents Macias from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macias is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Cruz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Macias misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Macias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Macias has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cruz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Macias's closed guard. He's half up but Macias has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Macias pivots and extends the arm, Cruz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Macias! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Macias! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Bailey gets the takedown into side control.
Macias is looking for a sweep.
Macias can't do much from the bottom here.
Macias is trying to get back to half guard.
Macias struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Bailey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macias, who protects the arm well.
Macias misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB#
Bailey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macias, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bailey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bailey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Macias is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bailey tries to advance to mount but Macias denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bailey is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Macias looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bailey gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Macias is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bailey lets go of the hold and Macias can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cayden Bailey!
An out of breath Cayden Bailey 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: May 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Macias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schreckenbauer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Macias blocks a head kick by Schreckenbauer.
Schreckenbauer lands a jab-cross combination.
Macias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schreckenbauer sprawls well. Schreckenbauer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macias gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Schreckenbauer moves into the clinch successfully.
Macias is trying to pull guard but Schreckenbauer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Macias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Schreckenbauer breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schreckenbauer.
Schreckenbauer shoots in looking for a takedown. Macias tries to sprawl out of it but Schreckenbauer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macias fails to land the takedown.
Schreckenbauer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schreckenbauer shoots for a takedown but Macias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Schreckenbauer shoots in but Macias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schreckenbauer tries to clinch #TD#
and Macias decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schreckenbauer's guard.
Schreckenbauer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Macias is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schreckenbauer tries to pull guard but Macias won't allow it.
Macias prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Macias pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Macias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Macias pushes a forearm under Schreckenbauer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Schreckenbauer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Macias! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macias keeps the fight on the outside.
Macias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.#TD#
Macias closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martin's guard.
Macias passes Martin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Macias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Martin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Macias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abraham Macias! |
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