PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War MachineOne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Cruz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Masquenada. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dela Cruz
vs
MachineOne

193 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loan
ANABOLIC 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TJ Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War MachineOne!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MachineOne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dela Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MachineOne stuffs the takedown.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MachineOne's waist but MachineOne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MachineOne throws a low kick, looking for Dela Cruz's leg but Dela Cruz calmly moves out of range.
MachineOne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dela Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Dela Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MachineOne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MachineOne wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MachineOne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Cruz won't allow MachineOne to sweep him here.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but MachineOne is retaining full guard.
MachineOne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dela Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dela Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position but MachineOne is working away.
MachineOne holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Dela Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but MachineOne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MachineOne tries to bench press Dela Cruz off him but Dela Cruz keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MachineOne can't do much from the bottom here.
Dela Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. MachineOne controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
MachineOne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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MachineOne is looking to get back to his feet here but Dela Cruz is keeping cool and he's managed to take MachineOne's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MachineOne manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dela Cruz's guard. Nice work there by MachineOne.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dela Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MachineOne 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MachineOne looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but War MachineOne will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

MachineOne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dela Cruz's sensitive parts.
Dela Cruz blocks a jab.
MachineOne throws a big shot that misses.
Dela Cruz moves away from the strike by MachineOne.

Dela Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dela Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. MachineOne controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dela Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. MachineOne controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Dela Cruz.
TJ Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MachineOne can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MachineOne parries the strikes from Dela Cruz easily there. Dela Cruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable MachineOne to escape.

MachineOne bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
MachineOne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Dela Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MachineOne's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MachineOne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MachineOne keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
MachineOne managing to control the position.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but MachineOne keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dela Cruz prevents MachineOne from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by MachineOne.

Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MachineOne's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MachineOne is positioning himself well to prevent Dela Cruz advancing to mount.
Dela Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MachineOne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MachineOne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MachineOne keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz is in close to MachineOne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MachineOne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dela Cruz.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MachineOne holds on and takes a little breather.
Dela Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MachineOne keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MachineOne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MachineOne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MachineOne wants to get back to his feet but Dela Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MachineOne controlling Dela Cruz's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MachineOne throws a body punch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Dela Cruz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

MachineOne misses with a low kick.
MachineOne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dela Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Dela Cruz does no damage.
Dela Cruz lands a high kick!
MachineOne lands a nice shot to the body.
Dela Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown.
MachineOne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dela Cruz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and MachineOne counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by MachineOne.
MachineOne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MachineOne misses with a leg kick

and Dela Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dela Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MachineOne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

MachineOne kicks off Dela Cruz and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MachineOne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
War MachineOne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MachineOne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MachineOne throws a front kick that sends Dela Cruz stumbling back into the cage.
MachineOne punishes Dela Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
MachineOne misses with the combination.
MachineOne throws a shot from downtown. Dela Cruz moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MachineOne with a jab.

It looks like TJ Dela Cruz has been cut.
Dela Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling MachineOne to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MachineOne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MachineOne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MachineOne scores with a sloppy right hand. Dela Cruz should have avoided that one.

Dela Cruz is rocked!
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!
MachineOne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dela Cruz.
MachineOne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MachineOne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MachineOne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown
and MachineOne counters with a nice uppercut.
Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MachineOne.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MachineOne scores with a hook to the body. Dela Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from MachineOne.

And that's the end of the fight!
War MachineOne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MachineOne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... War MachineOne!