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Event:
MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Araujo misses.
Araujo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dela Cruz's head backwards.#TD2#
Araujo shoots in and bounces Dela Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz looking to control but Araujo passes into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Araujo working Dela Cruz over with strikes.
Araujo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dela Cruz tries to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Araujo unloads with some shots from mount but Dela Cruz bucks and avoids them well.
Dela Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Araujo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dela Cruz has worked his arm free - good work by Dela Cruz!
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Araujo working the head with strikes.
Dela Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Araujo stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Araujo enables Dela Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Araujo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3##SUB#
Dela Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Araujo's brow.
Araujo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Dela Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Araujo tries to bench press Dela Cruz off him but Dela Cruz keeps the position.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Araujo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
Dela Cruz has control of an arm but Araujo manages to advance to Dela Cruz's back!
Dela Cruz breaks Araujo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo is trying to hold Dela Cruz in close to prevent damage but Dela Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping busy.
Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Araujo has hold of Dela Cruz's hands but Dela Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Araujo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araujo sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Araujo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Araujo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luiz Araujo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz circles away.
Araujo tries to clinch up.#TD#
Dela Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.
Dela Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Araujo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dela Cruz is tapping! Great win for Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 23
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Campion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dela Cruz shoots for a takedown but Campion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Campion swivels and escapes.
Campion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.#TD2#
Dela Cruz drives through with a takedown into Campion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Campion wriggles free and stands up.
Dela Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Campion gets double underhooks and turns Dela Cruz into the cage.
Campion is looking to counter the offense by Dela Cruz and move into the clinch.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion moves to clinch but Dela Cruz breaks away #TD2#
and Dela Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
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.
Campion looking for a sweep. Not yet Campion, not yet.
Campion is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up. #T1#
Campion wants to get back to his feet but Dela Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Campion looking for a sweep. Not yet Campion, not yet.
Campion seems keen to control Dela Cruz's posture.
Campion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Campion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Campion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Campion's legs - danger averted.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Campion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Campion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dela Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dela Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Campion is trying to maintain the position but Dela Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Campion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campion is trying to control but can't.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Campion is defending well.
Dela Cruz controlling the pace. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Campion taking some punishment here, with Dela Cruz in his half guard.
Dela Cruz content to control rather than advance.
Dela Cruz is looking to stall here but Campion recovers full guard. #SUB#
Dela Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campion controls Dela Cruz momentarily but Dela Cruz frees himself.
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 Thomas Campion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Campion napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Campion throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Campion lands a jab to the head.
Campion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Campion as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Campion, which made it look bad.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Campion as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Campion, looking for a takedown. Dela Cruz pushes Campion against the cage but Campion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Campion fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dela Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Campion.
Campion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Campion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dela Cruz controls the pace.
Campion tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Campion's legs - danger averted.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Campion wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Campion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campion wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dela Cruz is now in half guard. #T3#
Dela Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Campion defends it. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
Campion is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campion avoid being mounted?
Campion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dela Cruz. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Campion is a slippery customer.
Campion is trying to stand up here but Dela Cruz is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown.
Campion misses with a head kick.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campion as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Campion to score with a decent uppercut.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Campion dominated that second round.
That's time! Campion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dela Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Campion. Campion maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Dela Cruz decides to pull guard.
Campion postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion looking to sit in guard and control but Dela Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Campion working for a triangle but Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Dela Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campion trying to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dela Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Campion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Campion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campion trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Campion has picked Dela Cruz up and slammed him! Dela Cruz can't keep hold of the triangle and Campion manages to pass to side control!
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dela Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Campion wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dela Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dela Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Campion lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Campion scores with a couple of short elbows.
Campion working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Campion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Mauricio Dela Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Campion working the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Campion lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dela Cruz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Campion lands some shots froms side control.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Campion control the position. #T4#
Dela Cruz wants to control but Campion postures up.
Thomas Campion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Campion decides to stand back up. Campion steps back and let's Dela Cruz get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campion's waist but Campion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campion pinned against the cage. Campion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campion 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Campion!
Thomas Campion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EVO 284: Napoleon vs Heimendah
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz. #KD2#
Foles lands a big head kick that sends Dela Cruz tumbling to the mat! Foles takes a step backwards and waves Dela Cruz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Mauricio Dela Cruz has been cut.
Foles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dela Cruz under the eye.#TD#
Dela Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Foles was covering up waiting for the punch and Dela Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Foles manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Foles throws a punch but it's blocked by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Foles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Dela Cruz tightens his grip and picks Foles up, before dumping him to the ground. Foles manages to land in guard.
Foles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foles is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1##ES2#
Foles manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Foles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dela Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Foles sprawls and moves away.
Dela Cruz defending well as Foles loads up on a big left hand.
Foles scores with a decent looking hook.
Foles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foles wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Foles shows good takedown defense.
Foles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown.#T2##TD#
Dela Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dela Cruz taking a breather here.
Foles is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Foles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Foles wants to get back to his feet.#T3##ES2#
Foles throws Dela Cruz to one side and escapes!#TD#
Dela Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foles sprawls well initially but Dela Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Foles wants to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Foles is a slippery customer.
Foles is trying to stand up here but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Foles pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Dela Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dela Cruz is pressing down on Foles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foles is holding on for now. #T4#
Foles tries to kick Dela Cruz off but Dela Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Foles misses its intended target. #TD#
Dela Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Foles's guard.#ES2#
Foles is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
Foles scores with a shoulder strike.
Dela Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nick Foles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foles misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Foles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Dela Cruz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Foles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dela Cruz.
Foles throws a head kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Foles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Foles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dela Cruz with a poor takedown
enabling Foles to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Foles lands a body shot.
Foles throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Dela Cruz counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Foles bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foles pinned against the cage. Foles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Foles throws a sloppy head kick and Dela Cruz moves out of range easily. #TD#
Dela Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dela Cruz is in Foles's guard.
Dela Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dela Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nick Foles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown
letting Foles counter with a right hand.
Foles cracks Dela Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mauricio Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz goes for a double leg but Foles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foles continues to drive forward.
Dela Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foles avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Dela Cruz with a poor takedown
and Foles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dela Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Dela Cruz shoots for a takedown but Foles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dela Cruz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFoles.
Dela Cruz shoots for a takedown but Foles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foles throws a head kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Foles circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dela Cruz drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Foles follows Dela Cruz to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Foles!
Nick Foles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mauricio Dela Cruz and Brick Tamland. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Mauricio Dela Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dela Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tamland somewhat.
Dela Cruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tamland has his takedown stuffed
and Dela Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. Tamland fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (0) Tamland
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (2) Tamland
Dela Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tamland is proving a slippery customer.
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Tamland pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tamland controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dela Cruz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Tamland forces his way into half guard.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but Dela Cruz defending well.
Tamland keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland prevents Dela Cruz from improving his position.
Tamland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tamland has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dela Cruz! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
Dela Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Dela Cruz wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Dela Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
Dela Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Tamland trying to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Dela Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dela Cruz tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tamland prevents Dela Cruz from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Dela Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Tamland prevents Dela Cruz from getting the reversal.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Tamland prevents Dela Cruz from getting the reversal.
Tamland looking to control but Dela Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dela Cruz tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
Dela Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland trying to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Dela Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz regains half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 5 to 2.
Brick Tamland thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel and Mauricio Dela Cruz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mauricio Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Venczel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venczel pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dela Cruz lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Venczel (0) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Venczel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Venczel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Venczel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venczel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Venczel's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Venczel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Venczel keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Venczel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dela Cruz has passed into half guard!
Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Cruz controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dela Cruz jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (5) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Venczel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Venczel (0) vs (7) Dela Cruz
Dela 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.
Venczel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Cruz mounts Venczel! Really nice guard pass there!
Dela Cruz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Venczel is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel wants to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Venczel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel gets back to half guard.
Dela Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Venczel gets full guard.
Dela Cruz pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dela Cruz trying to control from half guard but Venczel is working away.
Dela Cruz is pressing down on Venczel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Venczel is holding on for now.
Dela Cruz trying to control from half guard but Venczel is working away.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Venczel defends it well.
Dela Cruz prevents Venczel from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz passes Venczel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Venczel is looking to improve his position.
Dela Cruz is working for a kimura but Venczel is defending it quite comfortably.
Venczel is looking to improve his position.
Venczel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Venczel.
Dela Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz passes Venczel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Venczel tries to roll over but Dela Cruz keeps him under control.
Venczel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dela Cruz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (10) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Venczel is having none of it.
Dela Cruz controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to escape the mount.
Dela Cruz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Venczel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Venczel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dela Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dela Cruz is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Venczel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (0) vs (13) Dela Cruz
Venczel rolls, trying to escape but Dela Cruz keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Venczel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Venczel tries to break free.
Dela Cruz is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Venczel won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Dela Cruz off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mauricio Dela Cruz!
Mauricio Dela Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund and Mauricio Dela Cruz. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mauricio Dela Cruz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mauricio Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Backlund did well to prevent Dela Cruz getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (0) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Backlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dela Cruz stalling.
Backlund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backlund sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Backlund tries to roll over but Dela Cruz keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.
Backlund manages to get to full guard.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Backlund is keeping the position.
Backlund pulls Dela Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Dela Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dela Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Backlund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund can't keep his opponent in guard - Dela Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dela Cruz controlling the action here.
Backlund moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Backlund pulls Dela Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Dela Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dela Cruz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Backlund is retaining full guard.
Backlund looking for a sweep. Not yet Backlund, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to improve his position but instead Dela Cruz has moved into half guard.
Dela Cruz is working for a kimura but Backlund is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz is stalling here. Backlund is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dela Cruz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Backlund has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (4) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Backlund tries for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Backlund tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Backlund tries for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Dela Cruz is trying to control Backlund's posture but Backlund avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Backlund passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dela Cruz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Backlund (6) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz tries to hold on but Backlund pushes him away.
Backlund is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dela Cruz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dela Cruz shrugs it off.
Dela Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dela Cruz wants to hold on but Backlund pushes him away.
Backlund looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dela Cruz tries to reverse the position but Backlund maintains control.
Backlund avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Dela Cruz tries to lock up and control but Backlund gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Backlund is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dela Cruz tries to lock up and control but Backlund gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dela Cruz can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Backlund moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dela Cruz has worked his arm free - good work by Dela Cruz!
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (6) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Backlund wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Backlund is just riding it out for now. Dela Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Backlund is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.
Dela Cruz is pressing down on Backlund's thigh, looking to free his foot. Backlund is holding on for now.
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Backlund doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Backlund is trying to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to advance position but Backlund won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Backlund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dela Cruz passes into half guard.
Backlund holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Backlund trying to control but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Backlund is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Cruz.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Dela Cruz seems content to control.
Backlund tries to roll over but Dela Cruz keeps him under control.
Dela Cruz controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund trying to hold on to Dela Cruz's head to control him but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz moves into full mount! Backlund won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (6) vs (7) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
Backlund bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (8) vs (7) Dela Cruz
Backlund drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dela Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Backlund has Dela Cruz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (8) vs (9) Dela Cruz
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backlund is keeping the position for now.
Backlund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.
Backlund being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dela Cruz wins on points by 9 to 8.
Mauricio Dela Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mauricio Dela Cruz and John Gites. Gites is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Above The Law . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mauricio Dela Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gites gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (0) Gites
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gites is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Gites seems keen to control Dela Cruz's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gites is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz stays in close to Gites's body and controls the position.
Gites has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dela Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar inform us that Gites has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gites keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Gites is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gites keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Gites wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gites has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Gites is keeping the position.
Gites is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dela Cruz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gites is looking for a triangle here but Dela Cruz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (5) vs (0) Gites
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dela Cruz just content to control the position.
Dela Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gites, who protects the arm well.
Gites is looking to regain half guard here but Dela Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gites is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Gites is keeping him busy.
Gites tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gites is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.
Dela Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gites will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gites stops Dela Cruz from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gites gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Gites looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gites sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Gites is keeping him busy.
Gites is trying to control but can't.
Dela Cruz trying to control the action but Gites is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gites actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dela Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gites does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gites is pressing down on Dela Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gites is pulling down on Dela Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Dela Cruz, at least for the moment.
Gites trying to keep a closed guard but Dela Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Gites is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dela Cruz defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gites is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Gites gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (5) vs (2) Gites
Gites looking to sit in guard and control but Dela Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (7) vs (2) Gites
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gites has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Gites's legs - danger averted.
Gites looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gites is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz pushing down on Gites's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Dela Cruz 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.
Gites is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gites avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gites doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Gites defends it.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Gites tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gites actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Cruz controlling the action here.
Gites is looking to improve his position.
Gites looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gites is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gites is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
Gites is pressing down on Dela Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gites is keeping the position for now.
Gites is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gites escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Gites gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (7) vs (4) Gites
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Gites in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dela Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Dela Cruz looking to control.
Gites trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gites is aware though and is defending well.
Gites wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gites doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gites manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gites wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Gites is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeping full guard, as Gites tries to pass.
Gites got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gites has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Gites trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dela Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Gites drops back looking for a leg! Dela Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Cruz manages to kick Gites off! Gites jumps back into Dela Cruz's guard.
Gites tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gites is aware though and is defending well.
Gites looking to pass the guard.
Gites is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gites is still trying to improve position.
Gites wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dela Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Gites advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Gites postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gites stalling.
Dela Cruz manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dela Cruz takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Mauricio Dela Cruz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
John Gites spoke after the fight, saying 'Time for me to call it quits and become a spar bot.'. |
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Event:
Infinity: Armegeddon it on!
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Walker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've been informed that Walker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dela Cruz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
Walker scores with a spinning back kick!
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Dela Cruz is just out of range.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Dela Cruz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight.
Dela Cruz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
Walker thows a body kick. Dela Cruz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dela Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Mauricio Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walker.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Dela Cruz seems unphased.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walker.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Walker misses with a body kick.
Dela Cruz shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dela Cruz's knee momentarily.
Dela Cruz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.#T1##KD2#
Walker lands a big head kick that sends Dela Cruz tumbling to the mat! Walker takes a step backwards and waves Dela Cruz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Mauricio Dela Cruz has been cut.#TD#
Dela Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walker on his heels. He'll look to pass Walker's guard now, I'm sure.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Walker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dela Cruz's guard. Nice move by Walker!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard. #T2#
Dela Cruz is controlling Walker's posture.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker not doing much here.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Walker is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.#T3#
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker stalling.
Walker is trying to control. Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dela Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dela Cruz misses the target.
Dela Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shane Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Walker scores with a kick to the body.
Walker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dela Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Walker gets caught napping as Dela Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Walker manages to retain guard.
Walker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Dela Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Walker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Dela Cruz checks the leg kick.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a leg kick.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dela Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Walker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dela Cruz is in Walker's guard.
Walker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walker wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Dela Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dela Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walker's head.
Walker wants to hit a switch here but Dela Cruz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walker there! #T2#
Dela Cruz landing shots from mount.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker blocking the ground and pound.
Walker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz landing punches. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Walker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Walker tries to hold on but Dela Cruz pushes him away.
Dela Cruz tries to control but Walker wriggling away. #T3#
Dela Cruz with shots to the head and body - Walker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dela Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dela Cruz avoids the attempt from Walker to control.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Mauricio Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Dela Cruz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Dela Cruz looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walker is in a horrible position here. Dela Cruz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Walker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dela Cruz working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
Walker is rocked!
Dela Cruz loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Walker scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Dela Cruz land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Dela Cruz stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Dela Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauricio Dela Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Infinity: Day of Carnage
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Lannister scores with a four punch combination!
Lannister takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lannister, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Lannister as Dela Cruz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Lannister sprawls well. He's pushed Dela Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Lannister drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Dela Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister is thwarting Dela Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Dela Cruz tries to roll over but Lannister keeps him under control.
Lannister is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Lannister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Lannister there.
Lannister prevents Dela Cruz from improving his position.
Dela Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Lannister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dela Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lannister scoring with some ground and pound.
Lannister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Dela Cruz keeping full guard, as Lannister tries to pass.
Lannister won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.
Lannister lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lannister being controlled here momentarily.
Lannister stands up over Dela Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dela Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lannister.
Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Lannister pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Cruz controls Lannister momentarily but Lannister frees himself. #T3#
Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Dela Cruz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lannister off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dela Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lannister counters with a series of strikes. Dela Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lannister looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lannister lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Lannister misses #TD#
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lannister won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dela Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dela Cruz working the body and head with strikes.
Lannister is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dela Cruz off and has taken his back!
Dela Cruz turns into Lannister and is now in his guard.
Dela Cruz 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. #T4#
Dela Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lannister's guard.
Lannister tries to roll over but Dela Cruz keeps him under control.
Dela Cruz is trying to control. Lannister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lannister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dela Cruz.
Lannister is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lannister avoid being mounted?
Lannister is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dela Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dela Cruz with the ground and pound but Lannister uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dela Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lannister throws a body shot but no joy.
Lannister throws a nice looking combination but Dela Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dela Cruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lannister lands a nice hook to Dela Cruz's body. Dela Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lannister throws a leg kick which misses Dela Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Dela Cruz tries to avoid it.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Lannister manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dela Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lannister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dela Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dela Cruz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lannister taking a bit of punishment here - Dela Cruz scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Cruz is putting a hurting on Lannister here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dela Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lannister some visible discomfort.
#ROC#
Lannister is rocked!
Dela Cruz working the body and head with strikes.
Lannister is still in real trouble! Can Dela Cruz finish him?
Lannister struggling a bit here.
Dela Cruz scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Lannister is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dela Cruz can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Dela Cruz!
Mauricio Dela Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Infinity: Madness
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dela Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Congo is defending well.
#SUB2#
Congo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dela Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Congo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Congo trying to control but Dela Cruz postures up.
Congo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dela Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Congo actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Congo is trying to maintain the position but Dela Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Dela Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Congo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruz.
Congo moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Congo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz cracks Congo with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Congo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Dela Cruz landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Dela Cruz trying to control but Congo is working from the bottom.
Congo working a defensive guard here.
Dela Cruz won't allow Congo to sweep him here.
Dela Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Congo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Dela Cruz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Congo keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Dela Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Cruz forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dela Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Cruz working over Congo with some ground and pound. Congo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Congo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz is nestled in close to Congo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Congo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Congo trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Congo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is trying to control. Congo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Congo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dela Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Congo defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Dela Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Congo with a poor takedown #TD#
and Dela Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. Congo didn't expect that.
Dela Cruz landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dela Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Congo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Congo is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Congo is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Congo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Congo keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Congo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Congo wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Congo is still trying to improve position.
Dela Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Congo manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Congo is trying to get back to full guard.
Congo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Congo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dela Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Dela Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Congo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dela Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Congo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz slips a nice elbow through Congo's hands, connecting with Congo's forehead.
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Congo keeps working. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Congo is keeping him busy. #T3#
Dela Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dela Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Congo's head.
Congo is staying active underneath Dela Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Congo is looking for a sweep. Dela Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dela Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Dela Cruz prevents Congo from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dela Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Congo's temple.
Dela Cruz is trying to control. Congo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dela Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Congo can do to turn this around?#T4#
Congo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dela Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Congo is rocked!
Dela Cruz winds up and cracks Congo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Congo is still in real trouble! Can Dela Cruz finish him?
Dela Cruz lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Congo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dela Cruz jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Dela Cruz!
Our winner, Mauricio Dela Cruz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Andokuhle Congo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me. '.
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Event:
Infinity: Honor
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dela Cruz.
Knight has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dela Cruz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Dela Cruz shoots in.
And Knight responds with a good body kick, but Dela Cruz manages to step out the way in time.
Knight stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Dela Cruz shoots in and bounces Knight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knight pulls Dela Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dela Cruz is controlling him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dela Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dela Cruz stops Knight from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dela Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knight.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dela Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Dela Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Dela Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dela Cruz is nestled in close to Knight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruz.
Knight pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Dela Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knight wants to improve his position but Dela Cruz is controlling well.
#T4#
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dela Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Knight kicks Dela Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Dela Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vann Knight dominated that round.
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#
Knight missing with a left hand there. Dela Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dela Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight lands a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Dela Cruz on that attempt.
Knight leaves Dela Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knight feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dela Cruz checks a leg kick.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
A good leg kick by Knight.
Knight misses with a head kick.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Dela Cruz persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Dela Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Dela Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dela Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Knight manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knight as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Dela Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Vann Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dela Cruz with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dela Cruz's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been told by Dela Cruz's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dela Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
Dela Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Vann Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Knight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Knight. That snapped Dela Cruz's head back.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight scores with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Dela Cruz shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
No luck for Dela Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Knight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dela Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dela Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dela Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Knight catches Dela Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Dela Cruz's head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dela Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Dela Cruz on that attempt.
Dela Cruz walks into a left hand.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dela Cruz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dela Cruz is defended easily by Knight.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vann Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knight connects with a right hand. Dela Cruz shakes it off.
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mauricio Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight jabs Dela Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dela Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz 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.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Dela Cruz on that attempt.
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dela Cruz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dela Cruz checks a low kick from Knight.#T1#
Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dela Cruz walks into a left hand.
Dela Cruz shoots and misses
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight cracks the inside of Dela Cruz's front leg.
A good leg kick by Knight.
Dela Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a thumping low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Knight misses with a low kick.
Knight throws the left hand but Dela Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Dela Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
A clash of legs there as Dela Cruz blocks the low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Dela Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown
and Knight counters with a low kick, right behind Dela Cruz 's knee.
Knight cracks the inside of Dela Cruz's front leg.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dela Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Nice body kick from Knight.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Dela Cruz's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight. #TD#
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Knight pushes Dela Cruz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dela Cruz.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Knight lands.
Crunch! Knight slams his shin into Dela Cruz's torso.
Knight cracks Dela Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knight attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dela Cruz is out of range. #TD#
Dela Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knight trying to hold on to Dela Cruz's head to control him but Dela Cruz postures up.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
Mauricio Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dela Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vann Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vann Knight!
After the fight, Vann Knight was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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