Mixed Martial Arts Forum banner

UFC 185: Daron Cruickshank vs Beneil Dariush

590 views 4 replies 3 participants last post by  dudeabides 
#1 ·
#5 ·
Nice bet Trix...

Round 1 – Dariush opens with a kick to the body. Cruickshank answers back to the legs. Cruickshank looks to push inside, but Dariush kicks him again. Cruickshank just misses on a high kick and a right hand. Dariush again goes to the body with a kick. Cruickshank rifles off punches inside. Dariush standing his ground and trading shots in the pocket. Cruickshank pulling back on a few spinning strikes. He does kick the body and nearly takes down an off-balance Dariush. It’s back and forth on the feet. Cruickshank misses an axe kick. Dariush pressing. They trade kicks to the body. Cruickshank agin thinking a takedown but can’t get it. Dariush kicks the legs. Cruickshank tries a flying knee, but it just misses, and Dariush uses it as a takedown. Cruickshank tries to turn for a kimura, but Dariush counters and settles into top position. Dariush sneaks in come punches before the bell, and MMAjunkie gives him the round, 10-9.

Round 2 – Both men come out looking to trade. Cruickshank again works inside, looking for a takedown that won’t quite come.Good back and forth. Cruickshank tries again to move inside, but Dariush catches him with a knee and then defends well and counters with some grappling of his own. Dariush steps over and nearly secure the back. He can’t quite get there, so he turns his attention to the arm. Dariush nearly secures an armbar, but Cruickshank wisely steps through it. Incredible transition from Dariush sees Cruickshank’s near escape foiled, and he’s again on the back. Fantastic move from Dariush, and he gets the choke in extremely fast. Cruickshank is trapped and has to tap.

Result: Dariush by 2nd round submission RNC (2:38)
http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/ufc-185-play-by-play-and-live-results
 
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top