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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 29, 2024
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Amiga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a big head kick but Amiga shrugs it off.
Amiga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Le Delma thumps Amiga with a low kick.
Le Delma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Le Delma lands but Amiga takes it in his stride.
Le Delma lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid body kick from Le Delma. #T2#
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Le Delma shows good takedown defense.
Le Delma is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Le Delma. No joy for Amiga on that attempt.
Amiga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLe Delma.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Amiga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Le Delma - the referee stops the clock and Amiga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Le Delma. Amiga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice sprawl there from Le Delma as Amiga shoots in.
Le Delma throws a head kick but Amiga moves out of range.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Amiga tries for a takedown but Le Delma circles away easily
and Le Delma counters with a one-two to the body.
Le Delma lands with a kick to the temple. Amiga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Le Delma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Le Delma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Le Delma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Le Delma digs a good body shot into Amiga's ribs.
Le Delma throws a head kick that half lands.
Amiga dives in and grabs Le Delma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Le Delma pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out.
Amiga backing away here, and Le Delma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amiga shoots in for a double leg but Le Delma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Le Delma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Le Delma blocks it.
Le Delma thumps Amiga with a low kick.
Amiga blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
Amiga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Le Delma just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Amiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Le Delma sprawls well. He's pushed Amiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Le Delma tries a quick counter leg kick but Amiga is wise to it.#T1#
Amiga walks into a straight right hand from Le Delma.
Amiga moves out of range as Le Delma throws a body kick.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Amiga moves out of range easily.
Le Delma throws a head kick but Amiga moves out of range.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Delma misses with a series of wild punches.
Amiga is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Le Delma.#T2#
Amiga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amiga avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
Le Delma lands a nice shot that snaps Amiga's head back. #T3#
Amiga fails to land the takedown.
Le Delma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amiga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Le Delma counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Le Delma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Amiga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Le Delma defends well and Amiga ends up having to push Le Delma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Le Delma responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Le Delma manages to break the clinch.
Le Delma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Delma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Le Delma shows good takedown defense.
Le Delma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Delma as he jumps to the side.
Le Delma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping leg kick lands for Le Delma.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le Delma moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Le Delma keeps Amiga at a distance using the push kick.
Le Delma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Amiga.#T2#
Le Delma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amiga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Delma.
Sloppy strikes from Le Delma. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Le Delma.
Amiga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Amiga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Le Delma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Le Delma throws a nice head kick!
Le Delma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.
Le Delma throws a big counter head kick but Amiga avoids it with no problem.
Le Delma throws a head kick but Amiga moves out of range. #T4#
Amiga shoots in but Le Delma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kugus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amiga goes for a double leg but Le Delma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Le Delma continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Le Delma breaks from the clinch.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses.
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Delma throws a head kick that Amiga semi-blocks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Le Delma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

Emanuel Le Delma thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 02, 2024
#R1#
Le Delma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okoye thumps Le Delma with a low kick.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoye.
Good leg kick by Okoye.
Okoye looks to throw the jab but Le Delma is out of range.
Okoye backing away here, and Le Delma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Okoye.
Okoye throws a low kick but Le Delma avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Ikemba Okoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Okoye has knocked Le Delma down with a huge combo! Okoye steps away and waves a wobbly Le Delma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Emanuel Le Delma has been cut.
Okoye circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Le Delma to the canvas! Le Delma doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Okoye keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 26, 2024
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Le Delma throws a front kick that sends Kiang stumbling back into the cage.
Le Delma scores with a head kick.
Le Delma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
A countering left hand to the body from Kiang misses.
Kiang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Kiang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Le Delma. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Le Delma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kiang takes one on the button.
Kiang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Delma.
Kiang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Le Delma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiang thinks about the counter body kick.
Le Delma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Donk. Le Delma catches Kiang right on the button with a cross.
Le Delma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Le Delma keeps Kiang at a distance using the push kick.
Kiang looks for a takedown but Le Delma sprawls well.
And Le Delma counters with a quick kick to the body but Kiang blocks it.
Le Delma lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Le Delma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Le Delma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Le Delma lands a head kick!
Le Delma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiang thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Le Delma lands a front kick.
Le Delma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kiang.
Le Delma is looking for a counter combo.
Kiang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Le Delma throws a head kick that Kiang semi-blocks.
Le Delma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiang throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kiang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a big head kick but Kiang shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick from Le Delma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Delma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang misses with a takedown
and Le Delma counters with a head kick. That will keep Kiang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Emanuel Le Delma is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Le Delma delivers a nice body kick.
Kiang shoots in for a takedown but Le Delma shows good takedown defense.
Le Delma is looking for a counter combo.
Emanuel Le Delma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yawa Kiang.
Le Delma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Le Delma feints and then cracks Kiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kiang down.
Kiang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Delma as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Nice body kick there by Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a head kick that half lands.
Le Delma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiang tries to land a front kick but Le Delma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLe Delma.#T3#
Kiang looks for a takedown but Le Delma sprawls well.
Le Delma throws a quick counter head kick but Kiang was just out of range.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick.
Le Delma lands with a kick to the temple. Kiang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Le Delma connects with a high kick.
Kiang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kiang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Le Delma - the referee stops the clock and Kiang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Le Delma. Kiang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Le Delma scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Le Delma is looking to slow Kiang down with leg kicks.
Kiang misses with a takedown attempt
and Le Delma counters with a nice kick to the body.
Le Delma lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiang shoots for a takedown but Le Delma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Le Delma throws a quick counter head kick but Kiang was just out of range.#T1#
Le Delma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kiang.
Le Delma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Le Delma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Le Delma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Le Delma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kiang will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Le Delma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kiang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Le Delma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kiang has his takedown stuffed
and Le Delma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emanuel Le Delma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yawa Kiang.#T3#
Kiang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kiang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kiang with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Le Delma.
Kiang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yawa Kiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiang throws a sloppy body shot
and Le Delma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiang with a poor takedown
and Le Delma counters with a series of strikes. Kiang will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Le Delma 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

After winning the bout, Emanuel Le Delma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 16, 2024
#R1#
Bowen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bowen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Le Delma stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowen. Bowen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aled Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Delma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le Delma is fending him off so far but Bowen persists. Nope, Le Delma circles away and we're back to standing.
Le Delma lands with a kick to the temple. Bowen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Le Delma throws a head kick that Bowen semi-blocks. #T1#
Bowen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Le Delma defends it nicely.
Le Delma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bowen misses with a takedown
and Le Delma counters with a solid body kick.
Bowen is breathing heavily.
Le Delma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A good leg kick by Le Delma.
Bowen fails with the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a left and a right that stings Bowen. #T2#
Bowen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Le Delma responds with a good body kick, but Bowen manages to step out the way in time.
Aled Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Le Delma.
Le Delma leaves Bowen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Le Delma scores with a head kick.
Bowen shoots and misses
and Le Delma counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Le Delma throws a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Le Delma - just one landing. #T3#
Bowen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a head kick. #ROC2#Bowen is rocked!
Le Delma lands a big head kick that sends Bowen to the canvas! Le Delma follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emanuel Le Delma!
Emanuel Le Delma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Nfld 40     
Date:   Oct 21, 2023
#R1#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Le Delma pushes him off.
Le Delma raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox misses with a hook
and Le Delma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Delma shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Le Delma back into the cage.
Le Delma can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knox.#T1#
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Delma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Le Delma moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Le Delma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Le Delma fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
Knox misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Knox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Le Delma.#T2#
Le Delma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox is looking to clinch but Le Delma is avoiding it.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox throws a leg kick but Le Delma moved away.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Le Delma moved out of range.
Le Delma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox. #T3##CL#
Knox clinches up with Le Delma and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox goes for a takedown attempt but Le Delma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Delma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Delma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Delma is just out of range.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox tries to clinch there but Le Delma circles away. #T4#
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Le Delma shows good takedown defense.
Le Delma digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox is looking to clinch but Le Delma is avoiding it.
Le Delma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Delma is looking for the big counter here.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Delma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Le Delma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Le Delma avoids the head kick by Knox.
Le Delma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Delma feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Le Delma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Le Delma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox lands with a straight right. Le Delma didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Le Delma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Delma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Knox with that takedown attempt.
Le Delma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox wants to clinch.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Le Delma dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Le Delma is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Le Delma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Le Delma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Delma throws a body kick that misses.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Knox backs off Le Delma throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Knox blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aramis Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox tries to clinch up but Le Delma circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Delma is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Le Delma pushes him off.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox tries to clinch but Le Delma is having none of it.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Le Delma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Le Delma slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Le Delma swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.#T1#
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Le Delma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Le Delma is out of range.
Knox is looking to clinch but Le Delma is avoiding it.
Le Delma misses with a body kick.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Le Delma looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Le Delma just gets out of the way.#T2#
Le Delma moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Delma unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knox throws a combination. Le Delma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Le Delma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Le Delma avoids a kick to the body.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knox or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Delma, which made it look bad.
Le Delma raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Knox misses with the combination.
Le Delma unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox wants to clinch.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Le Delma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Delma circles away.
Le Delma thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Le Delma ducks down to avoid it.
Le Delma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Le Delma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Emanuel Le Delma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Delma dodges the punch combination from Knox.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emanuel Le Delma.
Well Knox 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!

Aramis Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, JUICED Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Nfld live 44     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023
#R1#
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
A jab from Chandler misses.
As Chandler looks to move away, Le Delma throws a big counter combo but Chandler just gets out of the way.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Delma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Le Delma counters with a good, hard body kick but Chandler shrugs it off.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Chandler misses.
A left lands for Chandler.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A big left from Chandler misses.
Le Delma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Le Delma dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Le Delma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Le Delma breaks the clinch.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Le Delma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Le Delma walks into a left hand.
Le Delma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Delma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to avoid it but Le Delma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chandler to the ground. Chandler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Le Delma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Delma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Le Delma shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Delma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Le Delma throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Le Delma lands but Chandler takes it in his stride.
Chandler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Le Delma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chandler throws a hook but Le Delma blocks it.
Le Delma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Le Delma thows a body kick. Chandler tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Delma is looking to chop away at Chandler's legs.
Chandler misses the jab.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Le Delma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Le Delma counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Le Delma counters with a body kick that stops Chandler in his tracks momentarily.
Chandler scores with a jab. Le Delma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Le Delma lands a head kick. Chandler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Delma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Le Delma throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Le Delma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chandler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Le Delma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Chandler misses with a shot to the body
and Le Delma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chandler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Le Delma throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Le Delma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chandler pinned against the cage. Chandler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Chandler misses the jab.
Le Delma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chandler swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Le Delma's defenses.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Delma jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Chandler cracks Le Delma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Delma's head backwards.
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Le Delma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chandler really felt that one!
Le Delma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le Delma thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Le Delma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Delma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Le Delma's belly button to the back.#TD#
Le Delma feints and as Chandler raises his hands in defense, Le Delma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Le Delma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler 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.
Le Delma working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler looking to control.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le Delma scoring with some ground and pound.
Le Delma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Le Delma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Le Delma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Le Delma tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
Le Delma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Delma is one step ahead there.
Chandler lands a decent punch to the body there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Delma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Delma is one step ahead there.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler trying to control the position here. #T2#
Le Delma stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chandler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler 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.
Chandler controls Le Delma momentarily but Le Delma frees himself.
Chandler 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.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet. #T3#
Le Delma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chandler's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Le Delma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Delma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Delma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Le Delma's head but Le Delma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Delma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chandler misses with a hook to the body
and Le Delma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Chandler misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Le Delma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Delma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Chandler throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
It looked like Le Delma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Delma defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Emanuel Le Delma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chandler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!

A very excited looking Joey Chandler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Huust     
Date:   Aug 20, 2023
#R1#
Lutang connects with a single shot there.
Lutang cracks Le Delma with an open hand slap.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Le Delma. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been hearing reports that Le Delma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lutang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Delma counters with a solid body kick.
Lutang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Delma momentarily.
Le Delma slips under a jab.
Le Delma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang walks into a left hand. #T1#
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Delma needs to keep his hands up - Lutang had a free shot at his head there.
Lutang lands with an overhand left.
Lutang misses with a body punch
and Le Delma counters with a two punch combo.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Lutang misses.
Lutang lands a jab to Le Delma's midsection.#TD#
Le Delma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lutang was covering up waiting for the punch and Le Delma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Le Delma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang is pulling down on Le Delma's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lutang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Le Delma tries to kick Lutang off but Lutang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lutang stalling.
Let's hope that Lutang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Le Delma tries to kick Lutang off in order to stand up. Lutang Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lutang controls the position from side control.#T3#
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Lutang drags him back down.
The referee asks Lutang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lutang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lutang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lutang is looking to take a break and control but Le Delma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Delma is pushing Lutang's head away, looking to escape. Lutang manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Lutang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lutang prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lutang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Lutang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Delma doesn't seem phased though.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Lutang takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lutang swings widly with a right hand
and Le Delma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lutang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Delma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Delma throws a push kick but Lutang slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Lutang misses
and Le Delma counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lutang enables Le Delma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lutang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lutang 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.
Lutang is adopting a defensive guard.
Lutang is looking to stand up but Le Delma isn't so interested in that idea.
Lutang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang trying to control the position here.
Le Delma distracts Lutang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Le Delma wants to control from the top but Lutang keeps moving.
Lutang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le Delma's guard. #REVB#
Le Delma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lutang trying to control but Le Delma is working from the bottom.
Lutang stops Le Delma from standing up.
Lutang tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Delma is retaining full guard.
Le Delma wants to stand but Lutang is controlling the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lutang wants to control from the top but Le Delma keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Lutang is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
Le Delma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Le Delma moves away and avoids it.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang connects with a nice looking jab.
Lutang scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Delma should have avoided that one.
A big left from Lutang misses.
Lutang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Lutang punishes Le Delma's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lutang. That snapped Le Delma's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lutang, as that shot connected.
Lutang missing with a left hand there. Le Delma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Delma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Le Delma avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Le Delma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lutang avoids it.
Le Delma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutang wants to land a leg kick but Le Delma is out of range.
Le Delma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Lutang throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Delma counters with a solid body kick. #T4#
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Le Delma ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Lutang lands with a right hand.
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!
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang.
A punch lands to the side of Le Delma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lutang misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lutang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lutang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lutang punishes Le Delma's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Lutang misses.
Le Delma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Le Delma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lutang lands a jab to Le Delma's midsection.
Lutang looks to land a left hand but Le Delma moved out of range nicely.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma avoids the body shot from Lutang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Le Delma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Delma is trying to control the action in half guard but Lutang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Lutang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Delma.
Lutang is controlling Le Delma's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Le Delma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lutang is staying active underneath Le Delma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Le Delma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Delma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lutang keeps working.
Le Delma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lutang moves into full guard. #T2#
Le Delma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lutang is keeping the position for now.
Le Delma postures up.
Lutang is controlling Le Delma's posture.
Lutang wants to sweep here but Le Delma controlling him for the moment.
Le Delma throwing strikes from guard but Lutang blocks nicely.
Le Delma stopping the sweep attempt from Lutang.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lutang is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Lutang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Lutang is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lutang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Delma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Lutang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lutang misses with a hook.
And Le Delma counters with a quick kick to the body but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Delma throws a counter high kick but Lutang was just alert enough to avoid it.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Lutang.
Le Delma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Delma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutang finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Delma's head.
Lutang digs a good body shot into Le Delma's ribs.
Le Delma misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lutang throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Emanuel Le Delma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Delma defending well as Lutang loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lutang 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

Our winner, Sun Lutang, 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.

 

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nascimento 5     
Date:   Aug 05, 2023
#R1#
Le Delma throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Le Delma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to control the position but Le Delma is working away.
Le Delma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith wants to control but Le Delma is keeping him busy.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Le Delma's head but Le Delma avoids it well.
Le Delma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith wants to control but Le Delma is keeping him busy.
Le Delma is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.#SU2#
Le Delma stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Smith tries to land a front kick but Le Delma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Le Delma, as that shot connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Le Delma has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Le Delma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a right hand that Le Delma ducks under and follows up with a left that Le Delma also avoids with ease.
Le Delma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Le Delma slips a jab from Smith.
Le Delma connects with a body shot.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Le Delma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Delma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith wants to slow Le Delma down by chopping away at his legs.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.#T3#
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Le Delma leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Le Delma.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Delma throws out the jab.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Le Delma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Le Delma throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Le Delma walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Le Delma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Le Delma moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Le Delma throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Le Delma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Le Delma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Delma. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Le Delma swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Le Delma lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Le Delma walks into a left hand.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Delma slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Some wild striking there from Le Delma.
Le Delma swinging wildly here.
Smith misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Le Delma slips a jab from Smith.
Le Delma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Le Delma misses with the combination.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Delma misses with a looping left.
Le Delma slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emanuel Le Delma will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Le Delma doesn't seem bothered though.
Le Delma scores with a leg kick.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Delma jabs at Smith's body.
Le Delma leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Delma.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Le Delma slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Delma counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Le Delma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Le Delma throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Le Delma throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Smith. #T1#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Le Delma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Le Delma tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Le Delma looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Le Delma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Le Delma.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Le Delma's head back.
Le Delma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Le Delma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Smith misses.
Le Delma misses with a looping right.
Smith misses the jab.
Le Delma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Le Delma lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Delma misses with a two punch combination.
Le Delma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Delma misses with a body shot.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Le Delma blocks a jab.
Le Delma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Delma misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Crunch! Le Delma slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Le Delma looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Delma.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Le Delma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
Le Delma connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Le Delma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Le Delma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith sizes up Le Delma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith scores with a jab.
Le Delma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
A punch combination from Le Delma misses.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Le Delma throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Delma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Delma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Delma doesn't seem phased though.
Le Delma looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Le Delma misses with the combination.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Le Delma.
Le Delma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A nice side step and Le Delma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice takedown defense from Le Delma. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Delma checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Delma's hands.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Le Delma plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Smith to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Smith just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Emanuel Le Delma!
A victorious Emanuel Le Delma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jake Smith had this to say: 'Get ready for the gulag, homeboy.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Tryastsyn     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023
#R1#
Le Delma lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Le Delma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a combination
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Le Delma cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Le Delma lands a head shot.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Le Delma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body kick from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Le Delma ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Delma.
Le Delma lands a head shot.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a straight right. #TD#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Le Delma's guard.
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.
Le Delma wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Le Delma has wrist control.
Smith wants to control from the top but Le Delma keeps moving.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Delma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Delma is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Le Delma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith trying to control but Le Delma is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Le Delma is keeping the position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Delma wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Le Delma lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
The fighters circling - Le Delma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.#T3#
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Le Delma misses with a double jab.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Delma.
Le Delma misses with a looping right.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Le Delma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Le Delma throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
A combination from Le Delma does no damage.
Le Delma misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Delma misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith goes for a double leg but Le Delma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Le Delma continues to drive forward.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Le Delma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Le Delma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Delma scrambles back to his feet.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Le Delma lands with a right hand.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Le Delma leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Le Delma throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Le Delma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Delma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith looks for the body kick but Le Delma saw that one coming.
Le Delma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith misses with a left hand
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Le Delma slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Delma avoids the body shot from Smith.
Le Delma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Delma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Delma misses with a looping left.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Le Delma throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Le Delma finds it's target.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Le Delma throws an overhand right that drops Smith like a sack of potatoes! Le Delma dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emanuel Le Delma!
An out of breath Emanuel Le Delma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jake Smith had this to say: 'Get ready for the gulag, homeboy.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023
#R1#
Kitjakarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitjakarn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Le Delma scores with a takedown into Kitjakarn's guard.
Le Delma distracts Kitjakarn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kitjakarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Kitjakarn pulls Le Delma in to control the position.
Le Delma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Delma postures up in Kitjakarn's guard and throws a big left but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Kitjakarn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le Delma's guard. #REVR#
Kitjakarn stops Le Delma from standing up.
Kitjakarn tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Delma is retaining full guard.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Kitjakarn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Le Delma is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Kitjakarn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Le Delma wants to stand up but Kitjakarn is controlling him.
Kitjakarn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma wants to stand up but Kitjakarn is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Le Delma with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kitjakarn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Biabas Kitjakarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kitjakarn lands a jab to the head.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
And Le Delma tries to counter it with a takedown but Kitjakarn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Delma.#CL#
Kitjakarn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Le Delma manages to break the clinch.
Kitjakarn cracks Le Delma with a good jab.
Kitjakarn swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Le Delma counters with a shoot takedown. Kitjakarn fights it but they end up in guard.
Le Delma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Kitjakarn has momentary wrist control but Le Delma slips an elbow through the middle.
Kitjakarn is trying to keep Le Delma in close.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Le Delma working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Delma won't allow Kitjakarn to sweep him here.
Kitjakarn controls Le Delma momentarily but Le Delma frees himself.
Kitjakarn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Le Delma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Le Delma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitjakarn keeping moving, preventing Le Delma from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kitjakarn is controlling Le Delma's posture.
Le Delma tries to free his leg and advance position but Kitjakarn is retaining full guard.
Le Delma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Le Delma cracks Kitjakarn with a solid left hand.
Le Delma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Delma is looking to work some ground and pound but Kitjakarn has wrist control.
Le Delma throws a big elbow that misses.
Le Delma connects with a couple of short punches.
Kitjakarn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kitjakarn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Delma works over Kitjakarn with some ground and pound from guard.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kitjakarn is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emanuel Le Delma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Delma dives in and grabs Kitjakarn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kitjakarn pushes down on Le Delma's head and hops out.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch but Le Delma is having none of it.
Kitjakarn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice takedown defense from Kitjakarn. No joy for Le Delma on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitjakarn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Delma.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but Le Delma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Le Delma tries to counter it with a takedown but Kitjakarn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kitjakarn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Biabas Kitjakarn is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kitjakarn stuffs the takedown.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Le Delma.
Kitjakarn stuffs the takedown.
Kitjakarn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Le Delma just manages to avoid it.
Le Delma defending well as Kitjakarn loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kitjakarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kitjakarn doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Delma circles away.
Kitjakarn circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Le Delma drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kitjakarn follows Le Delma 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 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biabas Kitjakarn!
A very excited looking Biabas Kitjakarn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lunak     
Date:   May 07, 2023
#R1#
A punch combination from Noriega misses.
Le Delma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Le Delma shoots in and drives through. Noriega sprawls well.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
Noriega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Noriega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Le Delma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noriega misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Le Delma blocks a low kick nicely.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Le Delma takes one to the chin there.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Le Delma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
Le Delma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noriega tries to avoid it but Le Delma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noriega to the ground. Noriega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Le Delma. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Le Delma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Le Delma lands in his opponent's guard.
Noriega wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Delma throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Le Delma wants to stand and escape but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noriega wants to stand but Le Delma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noriega prevents Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Le Delma 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.#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Delma looks to throw a body kick
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega tests Le Delma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Le Delma moved away.
Le Delma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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!
Noriega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3##TD#
Noriega gets caught napping as Le Delma dives in and scores a takedown. Noriega manages to retain guard.
Le Delma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noriega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noriega can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Delma controls the pace.#SU#
Noriega is working an open guard so Le Delma takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Le Delma is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Le Delma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Noriega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Delma.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega misses with a body punch
and Le Delma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Le Delma moved away.
Le Delma checks a leg kick.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Noriega wants to slow Le Delma down by chopping away at his legs.
Le Delma lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
Le Delma goes for a double leg but Noriega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noriega continues to drive forward.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Le Delma breaks the clinch.
Le Delma feints a jab promting Noriega to slip. Le Delma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Noriega slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
Noriega misses the body punch
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma connects with a high kick.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Le Delma checks it.
Le Delma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Le Delma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Le Delma's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Le Delma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Noriega throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
Le Delma thumps Noriega with a low kick.
Le Delma tries for a takedown but Noriega circles away easily
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Delma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Delma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Le Delma throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Le Delma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noriega on his heels. He'll look to pass Noriega's guard now, I'm sure.
Le Delma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Le Delma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Le Delma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noriega manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Le Delma is wriggling around but Noriega manages to pass to half guard.
Le Delma is trying to stand.
Le Delma trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Noriega keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Le Delma is trying to stand up here but Noriega is controlling him well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Delma connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Le Delma.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Le Delma.
Noriega throws a low kick but Le Delma avoids it.
Le Delma half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Le Delma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noriega manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Le Delma throwing strikes but missing.
Le Delma throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Le Delma distracts Noriega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le Delma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Le Delma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Le Delma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Delma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Le Delma wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving. #T4#
Le Delma lands a couple of digs.
Le Delma throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Le Delma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noriega is controlling him.
Le Delma keeping moving, preventing Noriega from controlling successfully.
Emanuel Le Delma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Delma wants to stand but Noriega is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noriega is standing up over Le Delma. Le Delma looks to escape but Noriega dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega scores with a kick to the body.
Le Delma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Le Delma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noriega defends well and Le Delma ends up having to push Noriega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noriega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Le Delma managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega. #BC#
Le Delma breaks the clinch.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le Delma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Le Delma dives in for a single leg takedown but Noriega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Noriega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#BC#
Le Delma breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Le Delma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Le Delma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Noriega was covering up waiting for the punch and Le Delma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Noriega wants to get back to his feet but Le Delma passes into half guard. #T1##REVB#
Le Delma winds up and cracks Noriega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Le Delma lands strikes from half guard.
Le Delma throws a strike but Noriega avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Le Delma stopping the sweep attempt from Noriega.
We've been hearing that Le Delma has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Le Delma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Le Delma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Noriega trying to control the position.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noriega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Delma throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Le Delma is looking to stand up but Noriega isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Le Delma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Le Delma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Le Delma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noriega on his heels. He'll look to pass Noriega's guard now, I'm sure.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
Le Delma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Delma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Le Delma throws a big right hand that misses.
Le Delma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le Delma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Noriega has momentary wrist control but Le Delma slips an elbow through the middle.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Delma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Le Delma controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Le Delma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

Emanuel Le Delma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Pablo Noriega had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

 

Event: DC 42: Doback vs Thrane     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023
#R1#
Bridger tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bridger checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Le Delma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bridger!
Le Delma controls the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Le Delma working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bridger dodges the ground and pound from Le Delma.
Le Delma trying to control the position but Bridger is working away.
Le Delma creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bridger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma in side control, throwing shots but Bridger defends.
Bridger wants to control but Le Delma postures up.
Le Delma is trying to ground and pound but Bridger uses the momentary lack of control by Le Delma to regain half guard. #T1#
Bridger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Delma.
Le Delma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bridger defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Delma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Le Delma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Le Delma.
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Le Delma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Bridger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Delma.
Bridger's coaches at Canadian Combat Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Le Delma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Delma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bridger taking some punishment here, with Le Delma in his half guard.
Le Delma trying to control the action but Bridger is working from the bottom.
Bridger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Delma thows a huge punch but Bridger dodges it nicely. #T3#
Bridger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Le Delma thows a huge punch but Bridger dodges it nicely.
Le Delma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Le Delma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bridger defending well though.
Le Delma drops an elbow to the side of Bridger's head.
Nice strikes from Le Delma there.
Nice strikes from Le Delma there.
Le Delma is looking to take a break and control but Bridger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Delma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Bridger moves into full guard.
Bridger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bridger keeping moving, preventing Le Delma from controlling successfully.
Le Delma cracks Bridger with a solid left hand.
Le Delma throws a strike but Bridger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bridger stops Le Delma from standing up.
Le Delma is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bridger dives into side control.
Bridger wants to control but Le Delma is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Delma is defended easily by Bridger.
An attempted straight right counter from Bridger misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Le Delma.
Bridger throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a head kick that half lands.
Bridger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bridger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Le Delma throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma misses with a kick to the body.
Le Delma misses with a few strikes there.
Le Delma throws a chopping leg kick but Bridger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bridger throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Bridger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bridger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Le Delma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBridger.#T1#
Bridger throws an off balance right hand
and Le Delma counters with an inside leg kick.
Bridger is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Bridger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Le Delma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Le Delma throws a big elbow that misses.
Le Delma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Le Delma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Le Delma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Le Delma chips away with some ground and pound.
Le Delma lands a couple of digs.
Le Delma is looking to work some ground and pound but Bridger has wrist control.
Bridger keeping moving, preventing Le Delma from controlling successfully.
Le Delma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Le Delma trying to control but Bridger is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bridger throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma with a poor takedown
and Bridger counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Delma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bridger but Bridger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ed Bridger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Le Delma.
Le Delma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Le Delma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bridger as he avoids it easily.
Le Delma lands with a slapping head kick.
Bridger misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bridger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Delma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bridger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Bridger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bridger misses with a kick to the body.
Le Delma shoots for a double leg takedown but Bridger sprawls well. He's pushed Le Delma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Le Delma blocks the leg kick.
Bridger misses with a body shot.
Le Delma lands with a kick to the temple. Bridger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bridger tries to sprawl but Le Delma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Le Delma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Delma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Delma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Le Delma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Le Delma tries for a takedown but Bridger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bridger misses its target.
Bridger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Bridger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bridger checks a leg kick.
It looked like Bridger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bridger scores with a hook to the body. Le Delma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Le Delma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Delma misses with a hook
enabling Bridger to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Le Delma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Delma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bridger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Delma.
Le Delma is trying to control the action in half guard but Bridger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bridger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bridger is controlling Le Delma's posture.
Le Delma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emanuel Le Delma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma throws a strike but Bridger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Bridger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ed Bridger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Bridger passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Delma is looking to get back to is feet but Bridger passes into side control.
Le Delma is trying to get back to his feet.
Le Delma is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Le Delma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bridger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bridger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bridger leaves Le Delma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bridger quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Le Delma shoots in for a double leg but Bridger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Bridger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ed Bridger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Le Delma.
Bridger lands a front kick.
Le Delma is looking to slow Bridger down with leg kicks.
Bridger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Le Delma counters with a big head kick but Bridger shrugs it off.
Le Delma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Le Delma or perhaps it was just good defense by Bridger, which made it look bad.
Bridger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Le Delma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bridger manages to avoid it.
Le Delma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bridger sprawls well. Bridger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Delma gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Delma throws a looping overhand right but Bridger ducks down to avoid it.
Bridger loads up on a big right hand but Le Delma slips the punch.
Bridger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Delma.
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Delma blocks the body kick.
Bridger missing with a left hand there. Le Delma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Bridger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Le Delma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

Emanuel Le Delma 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.

 

Event: DC 34: Nitro vs Thrane     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the body.
Lahey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Emanuel Le Delma has been cut.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy right hand. Lahey should have avoided that one.
Le Delma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lahey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Lahey tries to clinch there but Le Delma circles away.
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lahey.
Lahey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lahey misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Delma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lahey misses with a straight left. #CL#
Lahey drives through and clinches with Le Delma against the cage.
Le Delma can't break the clinch.
Lahey scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Le Delma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Le Delma.#T1#
Le Delma connects with a nice looking jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Le Delma has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Delma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lahey moves away from the strike by Le Delma.
Lahey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Delma.
Lahey throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Lahey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Delma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lahey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Delma.
Le Delma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Le Delma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lahey's sensitive parts.
Lahey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Le Delma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lahey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lahey throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Lahey throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Le Delma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lahey backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lahey tries to clinch up but Le Delma circles away and keeps his distance.
Lahey misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma moves out of range as Lahey strikes.
Lahey darts in trying to clinch
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lahey swinging wildly here.
Le Delma throws a series of punches but Lahey avoids them all with ease.
Lahey slips under a jab from Le Delma.
Lahey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lahey blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
Nice jab there from Lahey.
Lahey looks to throw the jab but Le Delma is out of range.
Lahey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3##CL#
Lahey closes the distance and clinches.
Lahey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lahey.
Lahey working aggressively here.
Lahey trying to control the position but instead, Le Delma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lahey into the cage.#BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch.
Lahey darts in trying to clinch
letting Le Delma counter with a right hand.
Lahey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le Delma. Le Delma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Le Delma scores with a nice strike.
Lahey misses the jab.
Le Delma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Delma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lahey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Le Delma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4##KD#
Lahey cracks Le Delma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Le Delma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lahey finish him? #ROC#Le Delma is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Le Delma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lahey.
Le Delma is still on wobbly legs! Can Lahey finish him?
Le Delma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Lahey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lahey misses with the combination.
Le Delma dodges the punch combination from Lahey.
Le Delma throws a series of punches but Lahey moves out of range.
Le Delma throws a shot from downtown. Lahey moves away and avoids it.
Le Delma seems to have recovered his senses.
Lahey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Le Delma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lahey scores with a counter punch that sends Le Delma to the canvas! Lahey smells blood - he's punishing Le Delma with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Le Delma has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lahey!
Post fight, Jim Lahey stared into the camera and said 'Just another shit apple going back to con college!'.

 

Event: DC 25: Field Trip!     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023
#R1#
Le Delma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McBobbie throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Le Delma moves in looking to clinch but McBobbie pushes him off.
Le Delma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Delma throws a series of punches but McBobbie avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Le Delma rushes McBobbie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McBobbie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Le Delma to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
McBobbie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBobbie cracks Le Delma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McBobbie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Le Delma has managed to clinch.
Le Delma struggles to land a body shot inside as McBobbie controls his hands. #BC#
Le Delma breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
McBobbie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBobbie landing some decent shots from guard.
McBobbie trying to control but Le Delma is working from the bottom. #T1#
McBobbie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McBobbie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McBobbie is looking to work some ground and pound but Le Delma has wrist control.
McBobbie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Le Delma's head.
Le Delma wants to stand and escape but McBobbie is having none of it.
McBobbie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but McBobbie passes into half guard.
Le Delma is trying to stand up here but McBobbie is controlling him well. #T2#
McBobbie lands with a punch from half guard.
McBobbie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Le Delma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Le Delma regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McBobbie.
McBobbie won't allow Le Delma to get back to his feet.
McBobbie is in close to Le Delma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McBobbie works over Le Delma with some ground and pound from guard.
McBobbie passes into half guard.
McBobbie wants to free his trapped foot but Le Delma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Le Delma is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from McBobbie there. #T3#
McBobbie not doing much here.
McBobbie winds up and cracks Le Delma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McBobbie stops Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
McBobbie is looking to take a break and control but Le Delma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McBobbie prevents Le Delma from standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Le Delma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Le Delma tries to kick McBobbie off but McBobbie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Le Delma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McBobbie throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Delma counters with a nice body shot.
Le Delma with a nice cross.#T4##CL#
Le Delma forces McBobbie back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
McBobbie successfully pulls guard.
Le Delma is fighting to break McBobbie's control of his arms but McBobbie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Le Delma wants to get up but he can't break McBobbie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McBobbie controls Le Delma momentarily but Le Delma frees himself.
Le Delma tries to stand but McBobbie is controlling from the bottom.
McBobbie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McBobbie controlling the position.
McBobbie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Le Delma wants to stand but McBobbie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McBobbie is pulling down on Le Delma's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie McBobbie 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#
McBobbie misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by McBobbie.
McBobbie throws a body shot but no joy.
McBobbie lands a jab to the nose.
McBobbie throws a right hand that misses
and Le Delma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Delma tries to clinch but McBobbie moves out of range.
Le Delma walks into a stiff left hand from McBobbie.
Le Delma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McBobbie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from McBobbie misses.
Le Delma tries to clinch
and McBobbie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robbie McBobbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for McBobbie.
Nice jab there from McBobbie.
McBobbie lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Delma wants to clinch but McBobbie slips to the side
and McBobbie counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Le Delma forces McBobbie back against the cage and clinches.
McBobbie pushes Le Delma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McBobbie wants a takedown but no success here.
Le Delma misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Le Delma throws a punch but it's blocked by McBobbie.
Le Delma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Delma tries to work over McBobbie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Delma tries to work over McBobbie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Delma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Delma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBobbie misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
McBobbie decides to pull guard.
McBobbie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McBobbie wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Delma wanted to stand there but McBobbie had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBobbie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Delma is looking to stand up but McBobbie won't let him. #T2#
McBobbie is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McBobbie is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Le Delma pushes McBobbie up against the cage in a clinch.
Le Delma working aggressively here.
Le Delma missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Le Delma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Le Delma misses with some punches. #TD2#
McBobbie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
Le Delma is refusing to be controlled, as McBobbie sits in half guard.
Le Delma pushes McBobbie off looking to stand but McBobbie dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Le Delma is not content to let McBobbie control the position.
Nice strikes from McBobbie there.
McBobbie is trying to control. Le Delma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Le Delma blocking the ground and pound attempt from McBobbie.
McBobbie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McBobbie working the head and body with strikes.
Le Delma looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McBobbie lands a nice short elbow.
McBobbie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McBobbie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Delma keeps working. #T4#
Le Delma is trying to stand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McBobbie working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McBobbie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from McBobbie.
Le Delma moves in looking to clinch but McBobbie pushes him off.
McBobbie with a poor takedown
and Le Delma counters with a nice body shot.
McBobbie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Delma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from McBobbie misses.
Robbie McBobbie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBobbie throws a looping overhand right but Le Delma ducks down to avoid it.
McBobbie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Delma tries to clinch up but McBobbie circles away and keeps his distance.
McBobbie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McBobbie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie McBobbie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Le Delma tries to clinch there but McBobbie circles away.
McBobbie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBobbie manages to avoid it.
Le Delma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McBobbie swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
McBobbie misses with a hook.
Le Delma takes one to the side of the head.
Le Delma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Le Delma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Le Delma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from McBobbie misses.
McBobbie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBobbie with a poor takedown
and Le Delma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBobbie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Delma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
McBobbie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McBobbie darts in looking for a takedown but Le Delma gets double underhooks and turns McBobbie into the cage.
Le Delma tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBobbie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And McBobbie tries to counter it with a takedown but Le Delma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Le Delma tries to clinch up.
McBobbie just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McBobbie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emanuel Le Delma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McBobbie.
McBobbie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Delma.
Le Delma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Le Delma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBobbie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBobbie throws out a powerful jab.
McBobbie tries to bum rush Le Delma with a series of wild strikes but Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Le Delma moves in looking to clinch but McBobbie pushes him off.
McBobbie throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from McBobbie does it's job there.#T2#
McBobbie throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBobbie shoots in but no luck this time.
McBobbie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Delma lands with a shot to the body.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma moves in looking to clinch but McBobbie pushes him off.#CL#
Le Delma has closed the distance and engaged McBobbie in a clinch.
McBobbie blocking some punches.
Le Delma digs a right hand underneath McBobbie's ribcage. McBobbie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McBobbie avoiding damage as Le Delma throws knees to the body.
Le Delma lands a right hand that snaps the head of McBobbie backwards.
Le Delma is pressed up against the cage. McBobbie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le Delma down to the mat. Le Delma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circling - McBobbie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Delma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Delma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBobbie thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBobbie swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range. #T3#
McBobbie throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma tries to clinch but McBobbie moves out of range.
McBobbie swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Delma.
McBobbie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Delma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBobbie misses with a right hand
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBobbie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le Delma. Le Delma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from McBobbie misses
and Le Delma counters with a nice body shot.
McBobbie darts in looking for a takedown but Le Delma gets double underhooks and turns McBobbie into the cage.
Le Delma tries to clinch there but McBobbie circles away.
McBobbie throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from McBobbie.
Le Delma is looking for a counter combo.
McBobbie connects with a body shot.
Le Delma tries to clinch up.
McBobbie lands a body shot.
Le Delma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBobbie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBobbie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Le Delma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Delma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBobbie.
A little feinted left hand from Le Delma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McBobbie throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBobbie misses with a looping right.
McBobbie misses with a straight right.
It looked like Le Delma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McBobbie.
Le Delma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McBobbie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McBobbie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McBobbie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Le Delma closes the distance but McBobbie moves to the side #TD2#
and McBobbie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Le Delma won't be happy with that.
Robbie McBobbie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McBobbie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Le Delma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but McBobbie drags him back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie McBobbie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McBobbie 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie McBobbie!

A relieved looking Robbie McBobbie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DC 18: Jello Returns!     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Le Delma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Battleby throws a leg kick
and Battleby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Le Delma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Battleby.
Battleby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battleby.
Nice body kick from Battleby.
Le Delma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Le Delma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Le Delma wants to clinch up but Battleby keeps it at a distance.
Battleby feints and then cracks Le Delma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Le Delma down.
Battleby lands with an uppercut that bounces Le Delma off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Battleby tries to sprawl but Le Delma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battleby trying to control but Le Delma postures up.
Le Delma winds up and cracks Battleby with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Battleby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Delma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battleby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Delma.
Battleby is positioning himself well to prevent Le Delma advancing to mount.
Le Delma prevents Battleby from improving his position.
Battleby trying to control here.
Battleby is controlling Le Delma's position as best he can from this difficult position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Le Delma working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Delma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Battleby tries to hold on but Le Delma postures up.
Battleby prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T2#
Battleby blocking the ground and pound.
Battleby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Battleby sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Le Delma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Battleby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Delma.
Battleby trying to control but Le Delma postures up.
Le Delma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Battleby is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Battleby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU2#
Le Delma decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
Le Delma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Delma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Battleby defends well and Le Delma ends up having to push Battleby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Le Delma.
Le Delma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Battleby lands with an uppercut that bounces Le Delma off the cage and back into range.
Le Delma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battleby.
Battleby misses with a looping right.
Battleby sizes up Le Delma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Delma unleashes a big counter combination but Battleby bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Le Delma blocks a low kick nicely.
Le Delma throws out a counter right but Battleby avoids it with no problem.
Battleby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
Battleby gets caught flat footed, as Le Delma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Battleby is looking to stand back up but Le Delma counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Battleby. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Le Delma prevents Battleby from improving his position.
Battleby is trying to maintain the position but Le Delma is very close to passing his half guard.
Le Delma wants to free his trapped foot but Battleby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Battleby wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Le Delma.
Battleby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Battleby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Le Delma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Battleby swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Le Delma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Battleby quickly recovers to half guard.
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Battleby is looking to control Le Delma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Battleby avoid being mounted?
Battleby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Delma can do to turn this around?
Battleby preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Battleby wants to improve his position but Le Delma is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Battleby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Le Delma thows a huge punch but Battleby dodges it nicely.
Battleby pushes Le Delma off looking to stand but Le Delma dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Battleby trying to control but Le Delma postures up.
Battleby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Delma.
Le Delma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Battleby controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Le Delma thows a huge punch but Battleby dodges it nicely.
Le Delma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Delma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Le Delma lands strikes from half guard.
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Battleby is looking to control Le Delma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Battleby avoid being mounted?#T2#
Le Delma trying to control the action but Battleby is working from the bottom.
Battleby trying to control from the bottom.
Battleby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Le Delma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Battleby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Le Delma scores with a couple of nice shots.
Battleby tries to get to full guard but Le Delma has control of the leg.
Battleby wants to get back to his feet.
Le Delma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battleby keeps working.
Le Delma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Nice strikes from Le Delma there.
Battleby wants to improve his position but Le Delma is controlling well.
Le Delma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Battleby wants to control but Le Delma is keeping busy.
Le Delma throwing shots but Battleby is blocking nicely.
Battleby is trying to control but Le Delma passes into side control!
Le Delma throws a strike aimed at the side of Battleby's head but Battleby avoids it well.
Battleby isn't going anywhere.
Battleby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Delma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Le Delma sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Battleby is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Battleby is trying to improve his position.
Battleby is working hard here to advance position.
Le Delma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Battleby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Le Delma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Le Delma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Le Delma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Battleby controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Delma wants to control but Battleby is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Le Delma or perhaps it was just good defense by Battleby, which made it look bad.
Battleby throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Delma has his takedown stuffed
and Le Delma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Delma shoots in and drives through. Battleby sprawls well.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Le Delma.
Le Delma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Battleby throws a wild body kick that Le Delma sees coming a mile off.
Le Delma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Battleby as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Le Delma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Battleby wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Delma shoots in looking for a takedown but Battleby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Delma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Battleby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Le Delma just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Battleby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Le Delma if he has to take too many more of those.
Battleby throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battleby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ulysses Battleby is winning the standup battle so far.
Battleby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Battleby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Battleby lands a head shot.
Le Delma shoots in for a double leg but Battleby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Delma was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby.
Battleby lands a high kick!
Le Delma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battleby. Battleby obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Battleby - that will leave a mark!
Battleby throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Le Delma shoots in and gets a takedown into Battleby's guard.

Battleby kicks Le Delma off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Le Delma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Battleby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Battleby.
Le Delma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Battleby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Delma.
Battleby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Battleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Battleby.
Ulysses Battleby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battleby lands a jab.
Le Delma fails with the takedown.#T3#
Battleby works the jab nicely.
Battleby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Le Delma fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Le Delma or perhaps it was just good defense by Battleby, which made it look bad.
The fighters circle, before Battleby throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Le Delma's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Battleby lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GC 469: Oosthuizen VS De La We     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1#
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Le Delma defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Jones.#TD#
Le Delma scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Le Delma defends it easily.
Le Delma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Le Delma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Le Delma defends it easily.
Le Delma stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Le Delma pushes his legs off easily.
Jones 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.#T1##SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Le Delma defends well.
Le Delma works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Le Delma scoring with some ground and pound.
Le Delma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Delma is aware though and is defending well.
Le Delma stands up out of Jones's guard for a moment - Jones manages to land a nice upkick.
Jones trying to control the position.
Le Delma wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is trying to control the position but Le Delma postures up. #T2#
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones is trying to keep Le Delma in close.
Le Delma trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Le Delma passes into half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Delma is working away from the top position though.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Le Delma sits in half guard. #T3#
Le Delma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been hearing that Le Delma has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Le Delma prevents Jones from improving his position.
Le Delma winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Le Delma has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Le Delma is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jones pulls down on the head and he's put Le Delma to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dingleberry Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Dingleberry Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GC 465: Le Delma VS Warc Rimin     
Date:   Nov 12, 2022
#R1#
Le Delma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Delma slips a straight right by Riminal.
Le Delma lands the left hand.
Le Delma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Le Delma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Le Delma blocks a jab.#TD2#
Riminal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riminal showed some decent athleticism there.
Riminal wants to take a breather but Le Delma is having none of it.
Riminal trying to pass the guard but Le Delma defending well.
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!
Riminal is keen to just control but Le Delma is a slippery customer.
Le Delma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riminal.
Riminal stops Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Riminal moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Le Delma is pushing Riminal's head away, looking to escape. Riminal manages to hold on to the position though.
Riminal laying and praying for a moment but Le Delma takes advantage and regains half guard.
Riminal tries to pass to full mount but Le Delma defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riminal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Le Delma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Le Delma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Riminal is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Le Delma as he works his way to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Riminal drops back looking for a leg! Le Delma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Le Delma manages to kick Riminal off! Riminal jumps back into Le Delma's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riminal prevents Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Riminal wants to control from the top but Le Delma keeps moving.
Le Delma wants to stand up but Riminal is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Riminal jabs Le Delma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Le Delma scores with a leg kick.
Riminal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Delma's head backwards.#T3#
A jab lands there for Riminal.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Riminal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riminal throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Le Delma is looking to counter punch.
Riminal dips to his left and cracks Le Delma with an uppercut!
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Riminal moves out of range easily.
Riminal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Delma with a hook.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riminal scores with a nice right hand.
Riminal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Delma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Riminal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Le Delma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Le Delma tenderised Riminal's leg. Riminal is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Delma misses with a hook. Riminal ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Riminal misses the target.
Le Delma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Delma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riminal avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
Riminal swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Riminal checks a leg kick nicely.
Riminal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Le Delma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Riminal is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riminal! But no joy.
Riminal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Delma's hands.
Riminal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Delma looks to land a left hand but Riminal moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Riminal misses.
Riminal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Riminal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riminal.
Riminal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riminal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Delma.
Le Delma moves out of range as Riminal strikes.
As Riminal looks to move away, Le Delma throws a big counter combo but Riminal just gets out of the way.
Riminal shoots for a double leg takedown but Le Delma sprawls well. He's pushed Riminal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ser Bian Warc Riminal will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Le Delma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riminal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riminal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riminal blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Riminal.
Riminal scores with a hook.
Le Delma missing with a left hand there. Riminal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Delma misses with a combination
and Riminal counters with a right hand to the body.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Delma misses with a body shot.
Riminal throws out a loose jab but Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riminal looks to throw the jab but Le Delma is out of range.
Riminal misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
Le Delma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Delma misses with a straight left.
Riminal slips a jab from Le Delma.#T1#
Le Delma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riminal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riminal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riminal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riminal.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut. Riminal saw that one coming.
Riminal tries to move into range but Le Delma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Riminal misses.
Nice jab there from Riminal.
Riminal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Le Delma in his tracks.
Good shot there by Riminal.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riminal.
Riminal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riminal.
Le Delma misses with a right hand
and Riminal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le Delma thinking. #TD2#
Riminal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Le Delma to the mat! Le Delma manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riminal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Riminal is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Riminal trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Delma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riminal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Delma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Delma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riminal looking to pass the guard.
Le Delma wants to stand but Riminal is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riminal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Riminal lands with an uppercut that bounces Le Delma off the cage and back into range.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Riminal stuns Le Delma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Riminal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Le Delma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Le Delma defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Riminal tries for a kimura but Le Delma is defending well.
Le Delma regains half guard, as Riminal was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Riminal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le Delma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Le Delma is trying to stand. #T4##SUB2#
Riminal seems to be working for a kimura but Le Delma defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Riminal in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Le Delma tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Riminal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
Ser Bian Warc Riminal is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ser Bian Warc Riminal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GC 457: Le Delma VS Rahl     
Date:   Sep 17, 2022
#R1#
Rahl ducks right into an uppercut from Le Delma.
We've been hearing reports that Le Delma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Le Delma blocks a leg kick.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Le Delma finds it's way through Rahl's defenses.
Le Delma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Le Delma throws an off balance right hand
and Rahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Rahl slips the punch.
Rahl cracks Le Delma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Le Delma misses with a straight left.
Rahl misses with a left hand
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahl throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Rahl moved out of range.
Rahl cracks a nice hook into Le Delma's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahl misses with a hook.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Rahl slips the punch.
A jab from Le Delma finds it's way through Rahl's defenses.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Rahl closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rahl lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Delma wants to stand up but Rahl is controlling him.
Rahl throwing strikes from guard but Le Delma blocks nicely.
Rahl won't allow Le Delma to get back to his feet.
Le Delma trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rahl pushing down on Le Delma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Le Delma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahl slips a nice elbow through Le Delma's hands, connecting with Le Delma's forehead.
Rahl prevents Le Delma from standing back up.
Rahl is trying to control. Le Delma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Le Delma is trying to stand up here but Rahl is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahl ducks under a wild hook from Le Delma.
Le Delma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahl blocks a low kick nicely.
Le Delma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Le Delma tests Rahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Le Delma scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahl connects with a body shot.
Le Delma walks into a stiff left hand from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a combination
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Delma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rahl makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Le Delma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Delma blocks a jab.
Rahl misses with an uppercut
and Le Delma counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Delma lands with a shot to the body.
Rahl goes for a double leg but Le Delma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Le Delma continues to drive forward.
Rahl blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
Le Delma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Rahl.
Rahl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Delma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Delma misses with a low kick as Rahl jumps back.
Rahl throws a leg kick but Le Delma checks it.
It looked like Le Delma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Le Delma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le Delma misses with a looping left.
Rahl tries a quick counter leg kick but Le Delma is wise to it.
Le Delma cracks Rahl with an open hand slap.
Rahl lands with a shot to the body.
Rahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Delma.
A low kick lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Delma throws a right hand that misses
and Rahl counters with a straight right hand.
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Rahl slips a jab from Le Delma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Le Delma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le Delma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Le Delma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahl can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahl lands the left hand.
Rahl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rahl misses with a leg kick.
Le Delma checks a leg kick nicely.
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Delma misses the target.
A jab from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma connects with a crisp jab.
Rahl misses with a looping right.
Emanuel Le Delma is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahl throws a looping overhand right but Le Delma ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Crunch! Le Delma slams his shin into Rahl's torso.
Nice straight punches there by Le Delma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Delma.
Rahl avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
Rahl jabs Le Delma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahl works the jab nicely.
Le Delma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahl looks to throw the jab but Le Delma is out of range.
Rahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Delma is just out of range.
Le Delma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rahl's head.
Le Delma lands a jab to the head.
Le Delma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma misses with a straight right.
Le Delma with a nice calf kick.
Rahl walks into a left hand. #T2#
Rahl defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahl throws out a loose jab but Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rahl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Delma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Delma lands a jab.
Le Delma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma avoids the body shot from Rahl.
Sloppy strikes from Le Delma. Those never looked like landing.
Le Delma works Rahl's body with a nice hook.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Rahl is out of range. #T3#
Le Delma misses with a straight right.
Le Delma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Le Delma.
Rahl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahl defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Rahl releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Le Delma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rahl throws a leg kick but Le Delma moved away.
Rahl throws a right hand that misses
and Le Delma counters with a three punch combo that has Rahl backing up. Rahl nods at Le Delma to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
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!
Rahl checks the leg kick.
Le Delma blocks a jab.
Le Delma throws a head kick that half lands.
Le Delma cracks Rahl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rahl avoids the body shot from Le Delma.
A jab from Rahl misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Delma misses the target.
Le Delma lands a high kick!
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Le Delma slips the punch.
Rahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Rahl.
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Delma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Delma thumps Rahl with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Le Delma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Delma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahl throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
That kick from Le Delma tenderised Rahl's leg. Rahl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rahl misses with a left hand
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma stuffs the takedown attempt from Rahl. Rahl gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahl.
Le Delma blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Rahl bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Delma is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Le Delma is not content to let Rahl control the position. #T1#
Rahl prevents Le Delma from escaping the position.
Rahl cracks Le Delma with a big right hand but Le Delma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Rahl drags him back down.
Le Delma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rahl.
Le Delma takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Le Delma is pushing Rahl's head away, looking to escape. Rahl manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rahl trying to control the position but Le Delma is working away.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Rahl drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Le Delma misses
and Rahl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Delma takes one to the side of the head.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Rahl.
Le Delma lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Le Delma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Rahl pushes Le Delma up against the cage in a clinch.
Le Delma is trying to break free.
Rahl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rahl wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Le Delma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahl throws a hook but Le Delma blocks it.
Rahl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Rahl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Rahl lands with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rahl.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Delma misses the target.
Emanuel Le Delma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darken Rahl.
Rahl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Delma's hands.
Rahl tries to move into range but Le Delma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Le Delma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Le Delma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Le Delma moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahl misses with a left hand
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Delma scores with a nice head shot.
Le Delma moves out of range of the leg kick from Rahl.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl misses with a straight right.
Le Delma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahl.
Le Delma misses with a low kick.
Rahl cracks Le Delma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Delma scores with a nice head shot.
Le Delma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahl. Rahl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Emanuel Le Delma did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Rahl avoids the body shot from Le Delma.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
Rahl clobbers Le Delma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
Le Delma scores with the left hand. Rahl knows he should have avoided that one.
Rahl looks to land a right hand but Le Delma moved out of range.
Le Delma throws a lazy body kick
and Rahl counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahl walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rahl defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma missing with a left hand there. Rahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Le Delma doesn't seem bothered though.
Le Delma throws out a loose jab but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Delma connects with a solid leg kick.
Rahl tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Le Delma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Delma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Delma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rahl throws a hook but Le Delma blocks it.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Delma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Le Delma connects with a nice looking jab.
Rahl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Delma at a distance.
Le Delma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahl's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Delma. Rahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Rahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahl takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses. #T2#
The fighters circling - Le Delma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahl throws out a counter right but Le Delma avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Delma counters with a straight right hand.
Le Delma misses with a lunging right hand
and Rahl counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Rahl takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rahl gets a takedown into half guard.
Rahl is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Rahl seems to be working for a kimura but Le Delma defends the submission attempt.
Rahl is trying to control. Le Delma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Le Delma is looking to escape.
Rahl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Le Delma is trying to stand back up but Rahl is controlling him
Le Delma is not content to let Rahl control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Rahl closes the distance and clinches.
Rahl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Delma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Rahl.
Rahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Rahl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahl looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Le Delma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Delma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Delma.
Rahl misses the body punch
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma throws the left hand but Rahl avoids the punch easily.
Rahl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Delma.
Rahl looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Delma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma had his way with Darken Rahl in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Delma connects with a right hand. Rahl shakes it off.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl throws out a counter right but Le Delma avoids it with no problem.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Rahl now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Rahl.
Le Delma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahl wants to land a leg kick but Le Delma is out of range.
A nice combination there by Le Delma.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Delma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Delma. Rahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy right hand. Rahl should have avoided that one. #T1#
Le Delma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahl takes one on the button.
Le Delma looks to land a left hand but Rahl moved out of range nicely.
Le Delma looks to land a combination but Rahl avoids it well.
Le Delma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahl on the side of the head.
Rahl has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut. Rahl saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Le Delma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahl doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Rahl dives in and scores a takedown into Le Delma's guard.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Le Delma keeps moving.
Le Delma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Le Delma keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Le Delma wants to stand but Rahl is controlling the position.
Darken Rahl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Le Delma is looking to stand back up but Rahl counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Le Delma.
Rahl not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Rahl stops Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Rahl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Le Delma looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Le Delma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahl has time to react.
Le Delma throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahl counters with a straight right hand.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Rahl moved out of range.
Le Delma misses with a body kick.
Rahl throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.#T4#
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahl.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Delma.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Rahl.
Nice shot by Le Delma.
Rahl slips a straight right by Le Delma.
Le Delma dodges the punch combination from Rahl.
Le Delma catches Rahl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Rahl.
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rahl misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Delma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

Emanuel Le Delma retains his featherweight title!
Emanuel Le Delma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GC 452: King VS Saunders     
Date:   Aug 13, 2022
#R1#
Le Delma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judge.
Le Delma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Judge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Judge jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Le Delma throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Judge counters with a single leg into guard. Le Delma didn't expect that.
Judge scoring with some ground and pound.
Judge throws a big right hand that misses.
Judge advances position into side control!
Judge 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.
Judge lands some shots froms side control.
Judge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Judge working the strikes but Le Delma uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
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!
Le Delma won't allow Judge to pass to mount.
Judge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Le Delma felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Judge stops Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Judge controlling the action here.#T1#
Judge trying to control from half guard but Le Delma is working away.
Judge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Le Delma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Le Delma is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Le Delma is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
Judge 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.
Judge wants to take a breather but Le Delma is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Le Delma is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Judge lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Judge there.
Le Delma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Judge.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le Delma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Judge working the head and body with strikes.
Le Delma is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.
Judge is looking to advance position but Le Delma won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Delma keeps working. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Le Delma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Le Delma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Judge.
Judge stops Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Judge works his way into side control.
Judge is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Le Delma's shoulder. That is not cool.
Le Delma stops Judge from passing to mount.
Le Delma is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Judge asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Judge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Le Delma is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Le Delma pushes Judge away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Judge gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4##SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le Delma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Le Delma is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Judge is controlling him well.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le Delma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Le Delma taking punishment in the form of punches.
Judge looks up at the clock and then as Le Delma takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Judge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Judge working the ground and pound but Le Delma is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Delma is trying to get back to his feet.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Le Delma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Delma is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Judge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Judge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Le Delma's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Delma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Le Delma stuffs the takedown.
Le Delma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Judge is out of range.
Le Delma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judge shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Delma tries to sprawl out of it but Judge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le Delma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Judge slips under a jab.
Judge feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma cracks Judge with an open hand slap.
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judge. #T1#
Judge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Judge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Judge counters with a quick kick to the body but Le Delma blocks it.
Le Delma jabs Judge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Le Delma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judge quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Judge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Delma looks to land a combination but Judge avoids it well.
It appears Judge was looking to counter with a kick there.
Le Delma looks to land a left hand but Judge moved out of range nicely.
It appears Judge was looking to counter with a kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Le Delma.
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
Judge thinks about countering with a body kick.
Le Delma lands with an overhand left.
Le Delma throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Le Delma cracks Judge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy right hand. Judge should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Judge.
Judge blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
Judge staying out of range there.
Judge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Delma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Judge somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Delma.#T3#
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Judge is out of range.
Le Delma with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Le Delma.
Le Delma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Judge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma connects with a crisp jab.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Judge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Delma throws out the jab.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses
and Judge counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Le Delma tries to bum rush Judge with a series of wild strikes but Judge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Judge quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Judge blocks a jab.
Judge is looking to counter with a body kick.
Judge slips under a jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Judge shoots in and bounces Le Delma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Delma being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Delma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Judge.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Judge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Le Delma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Judge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Le Delma is trying to stand up here but Judge is controlling him well.
Judge is looking to advance position but Le Delma won't allow it. #SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Le Delma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Le Delma tries to kick Judge off but Judge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Judge controlling the action here.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Le Delma is defending well. #T1#
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
Judge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Delma is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold.
Le Delma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Judge moves into full mount! Le Delma won't be happy about that!
Le Delma wants to try and get back to his feet.
Judge working the ground and pound effectively.
Judge throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Judge looking to control but Le Delma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judge scoring with strikes but Le Delma is staying in there.
Le Delma is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Le Delma is bucking up trying to escape but Judge cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Le Delma is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Judge is looking to work his way around to Le Delma's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Judge wants to control the pace but Le Delma is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Judge looking to secure an arm triangle but Le Delma defends it well. #T3#
Le Delma taking shots to the head.
Le Delma is trying to stand up.
Judge tries to control but Le Delma wriggling away. #SUB#
Judge jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Le Delma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Le Delma and Judge has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Judge tries to advance to mount but Le Delma denies him. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le Delma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Judge lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Le Delma parries the strikes from Judge easily there. Judge is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Le Delma to escape.
Le Delma is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Judge asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Judge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Judge wants to control but Le Delma is keeping him busy.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Judge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Judge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Judge!

Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GC 448: Takahashi VS Le Delma     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
Le Delma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takahashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Delma scrambles back to his feet.
Le Delma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Delma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Delma walks into a stiff left hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Delma under the eye.
Le Delma throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takahashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takahashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Le Delma lands with a cross.
Takahashi throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Le Delma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takahashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Le Delma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Delma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Delma lands a nice looking body shot.
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Takahashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Le Delma throws the kick towards the body but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takahashi takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Le Delma sprawls and moves away.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Le Delma.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi throws out a leg kick but Le Delma moves out of range and Takahashi only half commits.
Le Delma throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Le Delma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Delma can't break the clinch.
Le Delma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Le Delma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Le Delma is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi keeps control of Le Delma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Le Delma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Delma is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.#BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Delma slaps away a takedown attempt from Takahashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takahashi shoots for a takedown but Le Delma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Le Delma counters with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Le Delma. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Delma throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi cracks a nice hook into Le Delma's ribs.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Delma.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Delma swinging wildly here.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Delma jabs at Takahashi's body.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Delma.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Delma sprawls well. Le Delma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genkei Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
Le Delma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi scores with a nice right hand.
Le Delma scores with a body shot.
Le Delma scores with a shot to the body.
Le Delma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Le Delma.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Delma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Delma.
Le Delma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Delma.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Le Delma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takahashi connects with a jab.
Le Delma connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emanuel Le Delma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Le Delma connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Le Delma ducks right into an uppercut from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a jab.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
Le Delma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Le Delma counters with a straight right hand.
Le Delma avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
Le Delma scores with a nice right hand.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Takahashi there.
Takahashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Takahashi throws a head kick but Le Delma moves out of range.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Le Delma off balance momentarily.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takahashi.
Le Delma dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Takahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Takahashi manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters circling - Le Delma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Delma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Le Delma connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Le Delma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Delma throws out a leg kick but Takahashi moves out of range and Le Delma only half commits. #T2#
Le Delma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Le Delma misses with a looping left.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Le Delma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Le Delma throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Le Delma.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Delma misses with a straight left.
Takahashi scores with a nice strike.
Le Delma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Le Delma.#T3#
Takahashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Le Delma.
Le Delma cracks Takahashi with a good jab.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Le Delma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Le Delma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Le Delma.
Takahashi scores with a jab. Le Delma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Le Delma's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Le Delma lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi throws a shot from downtown. Le Delma moves away and avoids it.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Le Delma lands.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takahashi scores with a jab.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Delma.
Despite the aggression on Le Delma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Le Delma.
Le Delma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Le Delma's head but Le Delma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emanuel Le Delma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Takahashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Le Delma moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Delma throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takahashi scores with a nice head shot.
Le Delma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Le Delma misses with a kick to the body.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Delma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Le Delma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takahashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le Delma thinking.
Le Delma takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a solid leg kick but Le Delma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takahashi.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Le Delma swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi.
Le Delma moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi is looking to slow Le Delma down with leg kicks.
Takahashi connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Le Delma jumps back.
Le Delma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
Le Delma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi feinted with a counter takedown.
Le Delma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Le Delma looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Le Delma gets tackled into the cage by Takahashi. Takahashi maintains the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Le Delma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Delma is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.#T2#
Le Delma working hard to break the clinch.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Le Delma is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
Takahashi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Le Delma prevents it.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Le Delma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Le Delma looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Le Delma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi. #T3#
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma misses the jab.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
Le Delma misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Le Delma finds it's target.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Le Delma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Delma throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma misses with a straight right.
Takahashi tries to counter with a takedown but Le Delma is quick to defend against it.
Le Delma clobbers Takahashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Le Delma throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma swings widly with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Le Delma throws a leg kick that misses.
Le Delma lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Le Delma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Le Delma throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Delma.
Takahashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takahashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Le Delma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takahashi on the side of the head.
Le Delma keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Takahashi.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Takahashi moves forwards but Le Delma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takahashi shoots in for a double leg but Le Delma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Genkei Takahashi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Le Delma stuffs the takedown attempt from Takahashi. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Delma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Delma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takahashi cracks Le Delma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
and Le Delma counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi walks into a left hand.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Delma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takahashi has time to react.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Delma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Le Delma feints and then cracks Takahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahashi down. #T1#
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Le Delma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Le Delma digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
Le Delma throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Le Delma connects with a jab.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma connects with a solid leg kick.
Le Delma scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Takahashi moves into range and clinches up with Le Delma.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Delma is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Le Delma's efforts to push away.#T2#
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Delma's elbow.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Le Delma is keeping busy.
Le Delma wants to break free but Takahashi has control.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Delma is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
Le Delma wants to get back to striking at distance but Takahashi won't allow it.
Le Delma tries to break free but Takahashi pushes him back against the cage.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Le Delma.
Le Delma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Delma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takahashi. #T3#
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Delma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Le Delma.
A head kick from Le Delma lands but Takahashi takes it in his stride.
Takahashi misses with a body punch
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi scores with a head kick. Le Delma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Le Delma throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Le Delma off balance momentarily.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Le Delma. Those never looked like landing.
Takahashi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Delma misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Takahashi. #CL#
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Le Delma wants to get back to striking at distance but Takahashi won't allow it.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Le Delma blocks it. #BC2#
Le Delma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Delma wants to slow Takahashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
A lazy left from Le Delma finds it's target.
Takahashi with the inside leg kick.
Takahashi moves out of range as Le Delma strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Genkei Takahashi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Delma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma checks the leg kick.
Takahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Le Delma is out of range.
Le Delma takes one on the button.
Le Delma scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Le Delma's belly button to the back.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le Delma circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Le Delma.
Takahashi moves out of range as Le Delma strikes.
Takahashi tries to move into range but Le Delma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Le Delma.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Le Delma.
Takahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Delma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Le Delma misses.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Delma gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Delma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Delma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Delma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Le Delma.
Le Delma swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Donk. Takahashi catches Le Delma right on the button with a cross.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Le Delma.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Le Delma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hook but Le Delma blocks it.
Le Delma throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Delma slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Le Delma digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahashi drops his hands momentarily and Le Delma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takahashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takahashi lands a body shot. #T4#
Le Delma throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Delma walks into a stiff left hand from Takahashi.
Le Delma scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Le Delma scores with a hook.
Takahashi is looking to clinch.
Le Delma throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Good shot there by Le Delma.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Le Delma misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Le Delma finds it's target.
Le Delma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emanuel Le Delma.
I think Le Delma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

Emanuel Le Delma is the new featherweight champion!
Emanuel Le Delma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GC 438: Camacho VS Wolf-Fang     
Date:   Jun 25, 2022
#R1#
Le Delma throws a low kick but Rahl avoids it.
Le Delma lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Le Delma. That snapped Rahl's head back.
Le Delma throws a jab when Rahl was well out of range.
Rahl misses the jab.
Le Delma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rahl momentarily.
A jab from Le Delma does it's job there.
Rahl swings away with a body shot that misses
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahl throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma throws a body punch but Rahl moves out of range.
Rahl appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahl throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
Le Delma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Le Delma scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl misses with a hook.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Le Delma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahl. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Le Delma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Rahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Le Delma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Delma misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Rahl counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Le Delma! #SU#
Rahl decides to stand back up.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahl manages to avoid it.
Le Delma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Rahl slips a jab and a cross from Le Delma.
Le Delma feints and then cracks Rahl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahl down.
Le Delma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Le Delma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Rahl moves out of range easily.
Le Delma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahl has time to react.
Le Delma has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Le Delma is looking to score with low kicks.
Le Delma tries to land a leg kick but Rahl saw it coming and moves away.
Rahl throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.#T2#
Le Delma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Delma cracks Rahl with an open hand slap.
Rahl throws a big shot that misses.
Rahl swinging wildly here.
Rahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick.
Rahl is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Le Delma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahl defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahl misses with a leg kick
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahl thuds a left hand into Le Delma's body.
Rahl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Rahl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Delma at a distance.
Le Delma misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Le Delma with a nice calf kick.
Rahl takes one to the side of the head.
Le Delma sizes up Rahl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rahl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Rahl has Le Delma up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Delma as Rahl tries to tie him up. #BC#
Rahl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahl tries to clinch but Le Delma is having none of it.
Rahl tries to move into range but Le Delma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Le Delma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rahl had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Rahl takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Le Delma scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Rahl counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rahl is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Le Delma is trying to stand up here but Rahl is controlling him well.
Rahl tries to stand and escape but Le Delma is controlling the position.
Rahl prevents Le Delma from standing back up. #SU#
Rahl stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Delma misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rahl slips a straight right by Le Delma.
Rahl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rahl misses with a body shot.
Le Delma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahl. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Le Delma.
Le Delma slips a jab from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a leg kick
and Le Delma counters with a nice body kick.
Le Delma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rahl misses with a straight right.
Rahl throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Le Delma throws a hook but Rahl blocks it.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Delma lands a high kick!
Rahl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma moves out of range of the leg kick from Rahl.#T1#
Rahl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Delma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rahl has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Delma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rahl's hands.
Le Delma lands a jab to the nose.
Rahl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Rahl darts in and clinches Le Delma up against the cage.
Rahl holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Delma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Delma to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Delma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Delma throws a right hand that Rahl ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahl also avoids with ease.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Rahl misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Le Delma. That's going to slow Rahl down.
Rahl scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Delma should have avoided that one.
Rahl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Le Delma throws a big shot that misses.
Rahl appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma unleashes a big counter combination but Rahl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahl. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Delma misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Delma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Rahl closes the distance and pushes Le Delma back into the cage.
Rahl is stalling here.
Rahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Le Delma has Rahl pressed against the cage, preventing Rahl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rahl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Le Delma tries to circle away but Rahl has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Le Delma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Delma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahl misses with a hook
and Le Delma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rahl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Le Delma connects with a nice looking jab.
Le Delma throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Rahl counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rahl stops Le Delma from standing up.
Rahl trying to stand up but can't free himself from Le Delma's guard.#SU#
Rahl gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rahl takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahl.#CL#
Rahl moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Delma is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darken Rahl will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Delma. Rahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Le Delma misses with a double jab.
Le Delma throws out a loose jab but Rahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahl throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Rahl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Delma at a distance.
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Delma momentarily.
Le Delma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Rahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Rahl. Those never looked like landing.
Le Delma lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Rahl misses with a hook.#T1#
Le Delma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Delma is looking for the big counter here.
Le Delma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Delma lands with a hook. Rahl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A right-left combo lands from Le Delma.
Le Delma scores with a one two! Rahl had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rahl swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Le Delma counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Delma throws a nice head kick!
Le Delma slips a jab and a cross from Rahl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Delma to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Delma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Le Delma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahl misses the body punch
and Le Delma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Delma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahl. Rahl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
Le Delma scores with a head kick.
Le Delma misses the jab.
Le Delma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Le Delma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Delma tests Rahl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Le Delma swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahl.
Le Delma scores with a hook.
Rahl throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Rahl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Rahl manages to duck under it in time.
Le Delma slips a straight right by Rahl.
Le Delma thuds his right hand into Rahl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Rahl has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rahl there as he acknowledges the shot.
Le Delma throws a one two combo.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Rahl moved out of range.
Rahl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Le Delma throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Rahl clinches. #BC2#
Le Delma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma throws an overhand right that lands on Rahl's shoulder, as Rahl tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Delma throws a leg kick which misses Rahl's front leg but catches the back leg as Rahl tries to avoid it. #T4#
Rahl misses the shot to the body.
Rahl cracks Le Delma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Delma lands a really nice looking cross but Rahl seems unphased.
Le Delma scores with the left hand. Rahl knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Rahl clinches up with Le Delma and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rahl.
Le Delma wants to break free but Rahl has control.
Rahl is trying to stall.
Le Delma is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahl has double underhooks.
Le Delma blocking some punches.
Rahl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Delma.
Rahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

 

Event: GC 432: Slugs VS Canada     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Le Delma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of C K's head.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
C K keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a poor cross that misses
and C K counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Delma connects with a body shot.
Le Delma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of C K 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma throws a leg kick which misses C K's front leg but catches the back leg as C K tries to avoid it.
Le Delma scoring well with a low kick there.
Le Delma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
C K throws out a counter right but Le Delma avoids it with no problem.
Le Delma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as C K backs up against the cage. #T1#
Le Delma takes a swing at C K's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Le Delma.
Le Delma connects with a good right hand that stumbles C K. C K circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
C K takes one on the button.
C K has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Le Delma finds it's way round the side to connect with C K's head.
Le Delma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract C K.
Le Delma jabs C K right on the nose. C K blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Le Delma finds it's way through C K's defenses.
Le Delma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and C K connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Delma scores with a crisp jab that stopped C K in his tracks.
C K takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
C K connects with a jab.
C K ducks under a wild hook from Le Delma.
A big right from C K misses.
Nice defenses there by C K.
C K misses with a looping right.
C K looks to land a right hand but Le Delma moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Delma. C K does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Le Delma.
Le Delma scores with a kick to the body.
Le Delma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Le Delma scores with a decent looking hook.
Le Delma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
C K chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Le Delma can pounce on him.
Le Delma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and C K counters with a straight right hand.
Le Delma throws an overhand right that lands on C K's shoulder, as C K tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
C K looks to land a left hand but Le Delma moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - C K throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
C K moves forwards but Le Delma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a series of punches but C K avoids them all with ease.
Le Delma misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from C K misses. #T4#
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses.
C K looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crunch! Le Delma slams his shin into C K's torso.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
C K misses with a left hand
and Le Delma counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Delma misses with a series of wild punches.
C K avoids the body shot from Le Delma.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Le Delma misses with a combination #TD2#
and C K counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Le Delma scores with a head kick. C K tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
C K takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Le Delma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
C K's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
C K throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Le Delma. That snapped C K's head back.
Le Delma misses with a straight right.
Le Delma scores with a leg kick.
C K keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Delma.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
C K looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Le Delma.
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by C K.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from C K! But no joy.#T1#
Le Delma misses with a wild body shot.
Le Delma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that C K can do to turn this around?
C K takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
C K walks into a jab.
Le Delma catches C K with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
C K ducks under a wild hook from Le Delma.
C K has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Le Delma finds it's way round the side to connect with C K's head.
Le Delma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but C K might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Le Delma has got the better of the exchanges.
Le Delma throws out a powerful jab.
C K uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Delma.#T2#
Le Delma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Delma connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
C K needs to keep his hands up - Le Delma had a free shot at his head there.
C K has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Le Delma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Delma lands with a good body shot.
Le Delma cracks C K with a good jab.
Le Delma throws out a loose jab but C K uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of C K 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut. C K saw that one coming.
Le Delma connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Le Delma feints and then cracks C K's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow C K down.
Le Delma scores with a shot to the body.
Emanuel Le Delma is winning the standup battle so far.
C K is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Le Delma.
Le Delma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but C K was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Delma.
It seemed like C K was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Delma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Delma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
C K rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Delma counters with a left to the body.
C K stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Delma.
Le Delma feints and then cracks C K's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow C K down.
Le Delma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Le Delma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Le Delma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
C K throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le Delma lands with a right hand.
Le Delma throws a hook but C K blocks it.
Le Delma is looking to slow C K down with leg kicks.
Le Delma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Le Delma lands a lovely overhand right.
Le Delma scoring well with a low kick there.
C K ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Le Delma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Le Delma misses.
C K looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Delma scores with a jab.
Le Delma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but C K slips the punch.
C K misses with an uppercut
and Le Delma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from C K misses its intended target.
Le Delma throws the left hand but C K avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K lands a lovely overhand right.
C K might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
C K looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
C K takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
C K throws a hook but Le Delma blocks it.
C K misses with a looping right.
C K uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Delma.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
C K connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma scores with a nice strike.
Le Delma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but C K moves away.
A little jabbing left from C K on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Delma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Le Delma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Louis C K has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
C K connects with the punch.
Le Delma throws a leg kick
and C K counters with a lovely straight right hand!
C K with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Delma to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Delma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and C K counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Le Delma is rocked!
Le Delma misses with a straight right.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le Delma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Le Delma lands with a right hand.
Le Delma lands an overhand right.
C K misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Le Delma scores with a hook.#T3#
Le Delma lands a lovely overhand right.
C K misses with a left hand
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Delma throws a right and a left that C K avoids nicely.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma looks to land a combination but C K avoids it well.
C K throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
C K displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Delma throws out the jab.
C K scores with a punch to the head.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but C K slips the punch.
Le Delma chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Le Delma throws a leg kick but C K sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like C K was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Delma works the jab nicely.
C K on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Delma throws a looping overhand right but C K ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like C K was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Delma connects with an inside leg kick.
C K blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
C K on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Le Delma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Le Delma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
C K uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Delma.
C K looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
C K avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
C K looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Delma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

The defeated Louis C K had this to say: 'Back to drawing board, i suck.'.

 

Event: GC 426: Slugs VS Anderson     
Date:   Apr 16, 2022
#R1#
Can blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
Le Delma lands with an overhand left.
Le Delma avoids the body shot from Can.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut. Can saw that one coming.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the head.
Can throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Le Delma throws a leg kick which misses Can's front leg but catches the back leg as Can tries to avoid it.
Can misses with a body kick.
Le Delma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
Le Delma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Le Delma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma throws a series of punches but Can moves out of range.
Can misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Can misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Le Delma feints a jab promting Can to slip. Le Delma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Can slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Can!
Can misses with a body shot.
Le Delma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Can slips a straight right by Le Delma.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Can.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Le Delma.
Can is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Le Delma rather than just go for the knockout.
Can throws a shot to the body.
Can takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Can takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick and Can moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can connects with a body shot that sends Le Delma's belly button to the back.#T2#
Can bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
Can with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as Le Delma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Can doesn't seem phased though.
Can throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma lands with a cross.
Le Delma throws out a loose jab but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looks like Le Delma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Can sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Can.
Le Delma clobbers Can with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Can swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Can uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Delma.
Le Delma lands a lovely overhand right.
Le Delma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Le Delma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Can to score with a decent uppercut.
Can avoids the body shot from Le Delma.
Can swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Le Delma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Can on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Delma misses with a looping right.
Can throws a chopping leg kick but Le Delma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Can walks into a stiff left hand from Le Delma.
Le Delma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Can connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Can shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Le Delma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Can swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma scores with a jab 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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Can.
Le Delma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Le Delma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Le Delma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Le Delma throws a hook but Can blocks it.
Can tries a head kick but it misses.
Can catches Le Delma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Can sizes up Le Delma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Le Delma throws a hook to the side of Can's head but Can sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Can misses with a shot to the body
and Le Delma counters with a leg kick.
Can throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
Le Delma tries to counter with a takedown but Can is quick to defend against it.
Can misses with an uppercut.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Can goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Can misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Le Delma catches Can right on the button with a cross.
Can throws a leg kick that is checked
and Le Delma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Can turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Can looks to land a combination but Le Delma avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma 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#
Le Delma catches Can with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Delma misses with an uppercut
and Can counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Le Delma avoids the head kick by Can.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Can might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Le Delma has got the better of the exchanges.
Le Delma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Can takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Le Delma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Can's head backwards.
Le Delma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Can can do to turn this around?
Can tries to land a leg kick but Le Delma saw it coming and moves away.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the body.
Can dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Can ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Delma is looking to chop away at Can's legs.
Can tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Delma misses with a hook to the body
and Le Delma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Le Delma catches Can right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Le Delma throws a right hand that misses
enabling Can to counter with a crisp jab.
Can misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Le Delma misses its intended target.
Le Delma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Can has time to react.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Le Delma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.
Can scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Can misses with the body kick
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Can avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Can has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Can throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Le Delma connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Can.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Can lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Le Delma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Le Delma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Can has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Can there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can misses with a low kick as Le Delma jumps back.
Le Delma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Can defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma thuds his right hand into Can's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Le Delma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Can sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Can changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Le Delma misses with a series of wild punches.
Can displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Delma throws out the jab.
Le Delma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Le Delma.#T3#
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Can swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Can is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Can wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Can ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Le Delma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Delma.
Le Delma avoids the body shot from Can.
Can takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Delma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le Delma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Can.
Can drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Le Delma does no damage.
Le Delma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Le Delma as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Can bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Can throws a front kick aimed at Le Delma's knee but Le Delma avoids it well.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Can.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick
and Can counters with a straight right hand.
Can misses with the body kick
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Delma lands a jab to the head.
Can drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Delma.
Can lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Le Delma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Le Delma.
Le Delma tries to break free but Can pushes him back against the cage.
Le Delma has had enough of the clinch but Can keeps him there for the moment.
Can is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Le Delma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Can on the side of the head.
Le Delma misses with a wild body shot.
Le Delma throws a head kick but Can moves out of range.
Can counters with a body kick.
Le Delma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Can scores with a nice strike.
Le Delma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Can checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left lands for Can.
Can misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma tries to counter with a takedown but Can is quick to defend against it.
Le Delma blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
Can lands with a thumping leg kick.
Can thows a leg kick but Le Delma checks it
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Can jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Can misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Can takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Can throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Can gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Can misses
and Le Delma counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Delma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Le Delma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Can throws out a leg kick but Le Delma moves out of range and Can only half commits.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Can.
As Can tries to get set, Le Delma tries to push him back and clinch up but Can manages to avoid the attempt.
Le Delma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Le Delma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Delma throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Can. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Le Delma blocks the leg kick.
Le Delma takes one to the chin there.
Le Delma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Le Delma.
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma is looking for a counter combo.
Can misses with an uppercut.
Can's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Le Delma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Can punishes Le Delma's body with a nice straight punch.
Can loads up on a big right hand but Le Delma slips the punch.
Can swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma walks into a straight right hand from Can.
Le Delma sizes up Can with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Can takes one to the side of the head.
Can misses with a jab, cross combination.
Can throws the kick towards the body but Le Delma avoids it.
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Le Delma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Le Delma checks a low kick from Can.
Le Delma fakes the leg kick and cracks Can in the body.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the head.
Can lands with a nice body punch.
Le Delma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Can throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
Le Delma throws a good cross that connects.
Can takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma throws out a loose jab but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can misses with a jab to the body
and Le Delma counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Le Delma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Le Delma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Can has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Le Delma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Can looks to land a right hand but Le Delma moved out of range.
Can feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Le Delmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Le Delma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Can looks for the body kick but Le Delma saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Delma misses the target.
Le Delma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Le Delma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Can connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Delma scrambles back to his feet.
Le Delma connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can misses with a low kick.
Le Delma's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Delma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Can takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Le Delma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

 

Event: ENIGMA 82     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022
#R1#
Reefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reefer lands a leg kick that knocks Le Delma off balance momentarily.
Le Delma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reefer.
Reefer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Le Delma avoids the body shot from Reefer.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reefer!
Reefer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Le Delma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reefer.
Le Delma throws a leg kick but Reefer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reefer lands with a nice body punch.
Reefer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Le Delma counters with a straight right hand.
Reefer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reefer checks a leg kick.
Reefer throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma throws an overhand right that lands on Reefer's shoulder, as Reefer tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Reefer.
Reefer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Delma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Le Delma is predictable there
and Reefer counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Reefer throws a low kick but Le Delma avoids it.
Reefer misses with a double jab.
Le Delma takes a swing at Reefer's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reefer misses the jab.
Reefer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Delma misses with a leg kick.
Le Delma cracks a nice hook into Reefer's ribs.
Reefer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Le Delma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Delma lands a glancing blow to the side of Reefer's head.
Nice defenses there by Le Delma.
Le Delma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Le Delma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reefers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Le Delma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Delma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Le Delma misses. #T2#
Reefer misses with an uppercut
and Le Delma counters with a straight right hand.
Le Delma lands a nice looking body shot.
Le Delma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reefer.
Reefer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Le Delma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reefer thinks about the counter body kick.
Le Delma scores with a nice strike.
Reefer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Delma.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reefer. That's going to slow Le Delma down.
Reefer throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reefer.
Le Delma looks to land a left hand but Reefer moved out of range nicely.
Reefer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
It looks like Le Delma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Reefer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reefer throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Reefer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma throws a body punch but Reefer moves out of range.
Le Delma throws a low kick, looking for Reefer's leg but Reefer calmly moves out of range.
Reefer lands a nice shot that snaps Le Delma's head back. #T3#
Reefer connects with a crisp jab.
Le Delma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reefer. Reefer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reefer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Delma.
Reefer misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Delma misses the target.
Reefer slips under a jab.
Reefer misses with a two punch combination.
Reefer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Le Delma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Delma misses with a looping left.
Reefer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Reefer tenderised Le Delma's leg. Le Delma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reefer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Le Delma.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reefer.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Reefer slips the punch.
Reefer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Delma moves out of range of the body kick from Reefer. #T4#
Reefer lands with a cross.
Reefer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Delma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reefer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Reefer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reefer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Le Delma lands a jab to the head.
Reefer misses with a shot to the body
and Le Delma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Le Delma lands with a good body shot.
Le Delma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Le Delma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Delma.
Le Delma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reefer. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Reefer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Delma throws a hook but Reefer avoids it easily.
Reefer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Le Delma is looking to slow Reefer down with leg kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Reefer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Le Delma has got the better of the exchanges.
Le Delma misses the jab.
Le Delma throws a leg kick
and Reefer counters with a nice uppercut.
Reefer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Le Delma scores with a hook to the body. Reefer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reefer missing with a left hand there. Le Delma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Le Delma lands.
Emanuel Le Delma is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Delma scores with a hook to the body. Reefer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses.
Le Delma misses with a looping left.
Reefer throws a looping overhand right but Le Delma ducks down to avoid it.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reefer manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Reefer - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reefer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reefer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reefer jabs at Le Delma's body.
Reefer is looking to slow Le Delma down with leg kicks. #T1#
Reefer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Delma.
Reefer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le Delma cracks Reefer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reefer scores with a leg kick.
Reefer lands a really nice looking cross but Le Delma seems unphased.
Reefer jabs at Le Delma's body.
Reefer throws a solid leg kick but Le Delma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reefer.
Le Delma scores with a leg kick.
Reefer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reefer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reefer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Delma throwing a counter right hand but Reefer manages to avoid it.
Le Delma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reefer swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma cracks Reefer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reefer.
Le Delma misses with a body shot.
Reefer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Le Delma misses the body punch
and Reefer counters with a nice body shot.
Reefer throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Le Delma as he connects with a hook.
Crunch! Reefer slams his shin into Le Delma's torso.
Reefer misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Le Delma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Le Delma connects with a right hand. Reefer shakes it off.
Le Delma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reefer.
A low kick from Reefer is predictable there
and Le Delma counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Delma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Le Delma throws a jab but it's blocked by Reefer.
A big right from Reefer misses.
A little feinted left hand from Le Delma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reefer moves away.#T3#
Reefer with the inside leg kick.
Le Delma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reefer.
Le Delma scores with a shot to the body.
Le Delma scores with a shot to the body.
Reefer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Le Delma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Delma clobbers Reefer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Le Delma blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Delma misses the target.
Reefer is looking to chop away at Le Delma's legs.
Le Delma looks to land a left hand but Reefer moved out of range nicely.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut.
Le Delma looks to land a left hand but Reefer moved out of range nicely.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reefer moves away.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Reefer.
Le Delma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Reefer as he connects with a hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reefer scores with the left hand. Le Delma knows he should have avoided that one.
Le Delma jabs at Reefer's body.
Reefer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Delma to score with a decent uppercut.
Le Delma throws a leg kick which misses Reefer's front leg but catches the back leg as Reefer tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Le Delma.
Reefer with a jab.
Le Delma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Le Delma is rocked!
Reefer drops Le Delma with a big left hand! Le Delma is injured, injured bad! Reefer jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Reefer!
Our winner, Jim Reefer, 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.

 

Event: ENIGMA 74     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022
#R1#
Santos looks to land a right hand but Le Delma moved out of range.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Delma.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Delma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos slips a jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Delma throws out the jab.
Le Delma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
A shot to the liver by Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma scoring well with a low kick there.
Santos cracks Le Delma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Le Delma misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos closes the distance but Le Delma moves to the side
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Santos throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Le Delma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Delma throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Delma. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Delma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Le Delma can pounce on him.
Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Le Delma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Delma.
Left hook, right uppercut from Santos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Le Delma misses with a hook to the body
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Delma throws a low kick but Santos moves out of range easily.
Le Delma misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Santos scores with a nice strike.
Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Le Delma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Delma stalling.
Le Delma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Le Delma. #BC2#
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Le Delma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Le Delma throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Le Delma.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santos!
Le Delma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Le Delma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le Delma connects with the punch.
Le Delma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Delma.
Le Delma misses with a low kick.
Le Delma throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and Le Delma only half commits.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses.
Santos tests Le Delma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Le Delma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santos thuds his right hand into Le Delma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santos tests Le Delma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.#T4#
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Delma.
Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Le Delma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.
Le Delma throws a leg kick but Santos checks it.
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Delma.
A low kick lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Delma is just out of range.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Delma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks. #CL2#
Santos instigates a clinch.
Le Delma looking to slow down the pace here.
Le Delma struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Santos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Le Delma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Le Delma counters with a nice leg kick.
Le Delma looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos misses with a hook.
Mario Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Delma.
Santos avoids the body shot from Le Delma.
Santos misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
Le Delma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Delma.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Delma throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Le Delma throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Delma throws a leg kick but Santos checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Le Delma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Delma.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Le Delma throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Le Delma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Delma wants to slow Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santos throws a shot to the body.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Delma.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Santos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Le Delma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Delma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos throws a series of punches but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma cracks Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Delma throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Le Delma moved out of range nicely.
Santos tries to clinch there but Le Delma circles away.
Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santos takes one to the side of the head.
Santos swings for the body but Le Delma moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Santos.#T3#
Le Delma thows a leg kick but Santos checks it
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Le Delma blocks a jab.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Le Delma's head.
Santos throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Santos lands a nice hook to Le Delma's body. Le Delma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Le Delma throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Delma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the body from Santos misses
and Le Delma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Santos.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Santos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from Santos.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Santos.
Le Delma misses with a left hand
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Le Delma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Santos.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Le Delma circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Le Delma keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Delma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Le Delma lands with a slapping head kick.
Le Delma misses the jab.
Le Delma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos throws out a powerful jab.
Le Delma thows a body kick. Santos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos moves forwards but Le Delma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Le Delma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
Le Delma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Le Delma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos misses with a hook
and Le Delma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Delma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Delma's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Delma throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Santos throws out a loose jab but Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Le Delma finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
Le Delma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Le Delma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Santos.
Le Delma scores with a nice head shot.
Le Delma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Le Delma throws an off balance right hand
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Delma.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Le Delma avoids the body shot from Santos.
Le Delma throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emanuel Le Delma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Le Delma misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Delma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le Delma misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos misses the body punch
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Delma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Santos gets a clinch.
Le Delma throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Delma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Le Delma blocks an uppercut.
Le Delma digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Le Delma fails to land.
Le Delma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Le Delma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Delma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos staying out of range there.
Le Delma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Delma is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks. #T4#
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Le Delma on the side of the head.
Le Delma looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Le Delma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
Santos lands with a cross.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma motions for Santos to come forward. Le Delma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Le Delma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Le Delma throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Santos closes the distance and pushes Le Delma back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emanuel Le Delma.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Santos!

 

Event: ENIGMA 69     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022
#R1#
Le Delma swings for the body but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matijevic walks into a left hand.
Matijevic misses with a body kick.
Le Delma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Delma throws a series of punches but Matijevic moves out of range.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma defending well as Matijevic loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Le Delma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matijevic throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Le Delma feints and then cracks Matijevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matijevic down.
Le Delma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Delma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Delma defending well as Matijevic loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma throws a hook but Matijevic blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma throws a jab but it's blocked by Matijevic.
Le Delma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Delma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matijevic scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Matijevic defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Le Delma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Le Delma with a nice cross.
Jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a hook to the side of Matijevic's head but Matijevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Le Delma does it's job there.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
Matijevic walks into a stiff left hand from Le Delma.
Matijevic misses with the body kick
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma throws a jab but it's blocked by Matijevic.
Matijevic throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Le Delma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matijevic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Delma. Le Delma obviously looking to wear him down.
Le Delma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matijevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matijevic backing away here, and Le Delma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Le Delma moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Matijevic catches Le Delma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Delma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Delma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matijevic.
Le Delma misses with a low kick.
Le Delma moves out of range of the body kick from Matijevic.
Le Delma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matijevic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Le Delma.
Le Delma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matijevic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Le Delma tenderised Matijevic's leg. Matijevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Le Delma misses with a straight left.
Matijevic walks into a left hand.
Le Delma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Le Delma throws a shot from downtown. Matijevic moves away and avoids it.
Matijevic is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Le Delma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matijevic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Le Delma on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matijevic fails to land. #T3#
Le Delma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matijevic backwards.
Le Delma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matijevic's efforts to push away.
Le Delma swings wildly with an uppercut but Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Delma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matijevic working hard to break the clinch.
Matijevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matijevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Le Delma fails to land.
Matijevic working hard to break the clinch.
Le Delma misses with the head strike.
Matijevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Le Delma stalling.
Le Delma misses with a punch on the inside.
Matijevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Delma. #BC#
Matijevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matijevic misses with a wild body shot.
Le Delma slips a jab from Matijevic.#T4#
Le Delma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matijevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Le Delma.
Le Delma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matijevic's sensitive parts.
Le Delma throws a body shot but no joy.
Matijevic throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matijevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matijevic lands with an uppercut that bounces Le Delma off the cage and back into range.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matijevic on the side of the head.
Matijevic throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matijevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Le Delma.
Le Delma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matijevic checks the leg kick.
Matijevic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
That's time! Matijevic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Le Delma. That's going to slow Matijevic down.
Le Delma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Le Delma loads up on a big right hand but Matijevic slips the punch.
Le Delma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matijevic throws out the jab.
Matijevic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Matijevic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matijevic walks into a straight right hand from Le Delma.
Matijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Delma.
Matijevic connects with a body shot.
Le Delma lands with a straight right. Matijevic didn't see that one coming.
Matijevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matijevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Matijevic throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Matijevic missing with a left hand there. Le Delma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matijevic.
And Matijevic counters with a quick kick to the body but Le Delma blocks it.
Le Delma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Le Delma tries to clinch up but Matijevic circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Delma with a nice calf kick.
Le Delma thumps Matijevic with a low kick.
Matijevic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
Le Delma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Le Delma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Delma takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Emanuel Le Delma has been cut.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
Le Delma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matijevic momentarily.
Le Delma throws out a powerful jab.
Le Delma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Le Delma throws a leg kick but Matijevic checks it.
Le Delma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma lands a body shot.
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!
Matijevic throws a jab when Le Delma was well out of range.
Matijevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.#T2#
Matijevic 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.
Le Delma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Matijevic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Le Delma.
Matijevic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
Le Delma swings for the body but Matijevic moves out of range.
Le Delma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma moves out of range of the body kick from Matijevic.
Le Delma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Delma lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Matijevic misses.
Matijevic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matijevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Delma misses with a wild body shot.
Le Delma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
Matijevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Delma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Le Delma fails to land with a series of punches.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Matijevic walks into a straight right hand from Le Delma.
Matijevic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Le Delma digs a good body shot into Matijevic's ribs.
Le Delma throws an off balance right hand
and Matijevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Delma scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Le Delma.
Le Delma lands a nice hook to Matijevic's body. Matijevic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Delma throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
Le Delma feints and then cracks Matijevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matijevic down.
Matijevic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Le Delma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matijevic throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matijevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Le Delma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Matijevic lands with a good body shot.
Le Delma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Delma misses with a body shot.
Le Delma connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Le Delma closes the distance and pushes Matijevic back into the cage.
Matijevic digs a right hand underneath Le Delma's ribcage. Le Delma let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Matijevic breaks the clinch.
Matijevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matijevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma thuds a left hand into Matijevic's body.
Le Delma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Le Delma clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Delma working aggressively here. #BC#
Matijevic breaks from the clinch.
Matijevic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Delma. Le Delma obviously looking to wear him down.
Matijevic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emanuel Le Delma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matijevic moves away from the strike by Le Delma.
Matijevic looks to land a right hand but Le Delma moved out of range.
Matijevic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Delma.
Le Delma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matijevic.
Le Delma scores with a hook to the body. Matijevic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Le Delma throws a low kick, looking for Matijevic's leg but Matijevic calmly moves out of range.
Matijevic throwing a counter right hand but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Le Delma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matijevic throws out the jab.
Le Delma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matijevic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Delma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matijevic. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Delma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Le Delma rushes Matijevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma tries to throw a body punch but Matijevic avoids it by throwing Le Delma back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Le Delma fails to land.
Le Delma struggles to land a body shot inside as Matijevic controls his hands.
Matijevic blocking some punches.
Le Delma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Delma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Matijevic takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Delma. #BC#
Matijevic breaks the clinch.
Le Delma defending well as Matijevic loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma thuds a left hand into Matijevic's body.
Le Delma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Delma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatijevic.
Matijevic ducks under a wild hook from Le Delma.
A little feinted left hand from Matijevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matijevic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Le Delma will feel that in the morning.
Le Delma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Delma looks to score with a jab to the body but Matijevic is just out of range.
It looked like Matijevic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Le Delma.
Matijevic looks to land a body kick but Le Delma moved away.
Le Delma misses with a right hand
and Matijevic counters with a straight right hand.
Matijevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the head.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Roko Matijevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Matijevic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Delma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Le Delma does it's job there.#CL2#
Le Delma gets a clinch.
Le Delma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matijevic up against the cage.
Le Delma lands with a right to the head.
Matijevic gets through Le Delma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Le Delma keeps control of Matijevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Delma.
Matijevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Le Delma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matijevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Delma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matijevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Le Delma has double underhooks. #T3#
Matijevic wants to get back to striking at distance but Le Delma won't allow it. #BC#
Matijevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matijevic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Delma.
Le Delma slips under a jab.
Matijevic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matijevic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Le Delma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matijevic.
A counter left hand to the body from Matijevic misses its target.
The fighters circling - Matijevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Le Delma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Le Delma drives through and clinches with Matijevic against the cage.
Matijevic is trying to break free.
Matijevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Delma's elbow.
Matijevic blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Matijevic manages to break the clinch.
Matijevic lands with a right hand.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matijevic avoids the body shot from Le Delma. #T4#
Matijevic scores with a hook to the body. Le Delma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Le Delma slips a straight right by Matijevic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Delma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matijevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Matijevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Delma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matijevic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Le Delma. Le Delma obviously looking to wear him down.
Matijevic scores with a hook to the body. Le Delma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Le Delma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le Delma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Le Delma with the inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Le Delma.
Matijevic throws an off balance right hand
and Le Delma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick from Le Delma, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Le Delma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

Emanuel Le Delma 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.

 

Event: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS     
Date:   Dec 13, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Le Delma closes the distance and pushes Pendragon back into the cage.
Le Delma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Delma can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
Le Delma misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le Delma.
Le Delma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pendragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Delma.
The referee calls for Pendragon to work.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Pendragon tries to circle away but Le Delma has him pinned against the cage.
Le Delma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Le Delma just leaning against Pendragon, taking a breather. #BC#
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendragon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pendragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Delma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendragon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Le Delma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pendragon finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Delma's head.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon staying out of range there.
Le Delma throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Le Delma.
Le Delma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Le Delma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma swings for the body but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Pendragon.
The fighters circling - Le Delma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Le Delma.
Nice uppercut there from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Delma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Le Delma.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Le Delma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Delma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Delma lands a nice hook to Pendragon's body. Pendragon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
Pendragon catches Le Delma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pendragon takes one to the side of the head.
Le Delma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pendragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Le Delma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Pendragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Le Delma rushes Pendragon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Le Delma.
Pendragon holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Delma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Delma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head.
Le Delma scores with a shot to the side of Pendragon's head. #BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Delma lands with a straight right. Pendragon didn't see that one coming.
Le Delma lands a slapping body shot.
Le Delma lands with a right hand.
Le Delma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pendragon on the side of the head.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Le Delma misses with a body shot.
Le Delma swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Le Delma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pendragon, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
Le Delma prevents Pendragon from breaking the clinch.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Le Delma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Le Delma working aggressively here.
Le Delma throws a head punch that misses.
Le Delma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pendragon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Le Delma can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Delma.
Le Delma lands with a left to the head.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Pendragon wants to stall.
Le Delma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Le Delma on the inside.
Good body shot from Le Delma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon looking to stall.
Le Delma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Le Delma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Le Delma has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Delma.
Le Delma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Le Delma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Le Delma misses with the head strike. #BC#
Pendragon breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Le Delma pushes Pendragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Le Delma working aggressively here.
Le Delma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Delma controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Delma throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon stalling in the clinch but Le Delma improves position.
Le Delma throws a head punch that misses.
Le Delma scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Delma.
Pendragon working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Pendragon scores with a hook to the body.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Le Delma.
Le Delma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma working aggressively here.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Delma stalling against the cage.
Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pendragon.
Pendragon gets through Le Delma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Le Delma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma catches Pendragon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Delma scores with a jab.
Le Delma throws an overhand right that lands on Pendragon's shoulder, as Pendragon tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A slow jab from Le Delma misses its intended target.
Pendragon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Delma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Le Delma.
Good shot there by Pendragon.
Le Delma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Le Delma.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Pendragon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Delma throws out the jab.
Le Delma throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pendragon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma lands with a cross.
Pendragon moves out of range as Le Delma strikes.
Pendragon defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Le Delma misses. #T3#
Pendragon slips under a jab.
Pendragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Le Delma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Le Delma misses with a hook
and Pendragon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pendragon slips a jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pendragon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pendragon misses with a straight right.
Le Delma scores with the left hand. Pendragon knows he should have avoided that one.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
It seemed like Le Delma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Delma throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Delma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pendragon on the side of the head.
Pendragon lands a jab to Le Delma's midsection.
Le Delma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Pendragon misses its target.
Pendragon throws a series of punches but Le Delma avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Le Delma.#T4#
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Delma.
A quick step to the side and Pendragon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma scores with a shot to the body.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Le Delma misses.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Delma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pendragon counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Delma misses with a wild combination.
Le Delma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Le Delma slips the punch.
Le Delma jabs Pendragon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pendragon throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pendragon drops his hands momentarily and Le Delma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pendragon takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Le Delma moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Le Delma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Delma. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Delma looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendragon misses the target.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut.
Le Delma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Delma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Delma slips a jab and a cross from Pendragon.
Le Delma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Delma.
Le Delma jabs at Pendragon's body.
Le Delma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Delma misses.
Pendragon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pendragon slips under a jab.#T1#
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
Le Delma connects with a body shot that sends Pendragon's belly button to the back.
Le Delma throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Delma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pendragon misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Le Delma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pendragon throws a series of punches but Le Delma moves out of range.
Pendragon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Delma throws out the jab.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Le Delma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma scores with a hook to the body. Pendragon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pendragon moves away from the strike by Le Delma.
Pendragon is looking for a counter combo.
Pendragon ducks right into an uppercut from Le Delma.
Le Delma lands with a nice body punch.
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Le Delma slips a straight right by Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
It seemed like Le Delma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Delma slips a straight right by Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Delma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Le Delma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pendragon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Pendragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pendragon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pendragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Delma tries to move into range but Pendragon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
Le Delma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le Delma lands a nice hook to Pendragon's body. Pendragon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Le Delma lands a right hook to the body.
Le Delma throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendragon moves forwards but Le Delma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Le Delma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Le Delma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendragon.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma is looking to clinch but Pendragon is avoiding it.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a slapping body shot.
Le Delma lands a really nice looking cross but Pendragon seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Le Delma.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Le Delma coming out on top.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
A big left from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Lewis Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Delma scores with a decent looking hook.
Le Delma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Delma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Le Delma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

Emanuel Le Delma 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.

 

Event: ENIGMA 59     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021
#R1#
Le Delma keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up
and Le Delma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up but Le Delma circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimozukushichi has a takedown stuffed.
Le Delma is looking to counter punch.
Sheng Shimozukushichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimozukushichi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shimozukushichi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Shimozukushichi doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Delma circles away.
Shimozukushichi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Delma throwing a counter right hand but Shimozukushichi manages to avoid it.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up.
It looked like Le Delma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Delma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shimozukushichi finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Delma's head.
Shimozukushichi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Delma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Delma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Shimozukushichi has Le Delma up against the cage in a clinch.
Shimozukushichi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Le Delma smiles and moves away. #T2#
Shimozukushichi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shimozukushichi doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Delma circles away.
Shimozukushichi moves to clinch but Le Delma breaks away
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Delma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Delma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimozukushichi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Delma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Delma misses the target.
Shimozukushichi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Delma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le Delma is looking to counter punch.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma moves away
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma is having none of it.
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch.#T4#
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma moves away
and Le Delma counters with a stiff right hand.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Delma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimozukushichi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Delma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Le Delma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch up but Le Delma keeps it at a distance.
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch up but Le Delma keeps it at a distance.
Le Delma is looking to counter punch.
Shimozukushichi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Le Delma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shimozukushichi darts in looking for a takedown but Le Delma gets double underhooks and turns Shimozukushichi into the cage.
Le Delma throwing a counter right hand but Shimozukushichi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Shimozukushichi moves into the clinch.
Shimozukushichi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Delma after a bit of a struggle.
Shimozukushichi has had enough of the clinch but Le Delma keeps him there for the moment.
Le Delma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shimozukushichi's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shimozukushichi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emanuel Le Delma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheng Shimozukushichi.
Shimozukushichi is trying to push Le Delma away but Le Delma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Shimozukushichi. #T1#
Le Delma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shimozukushichi is working for takedown but Le Delma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shimozukushichi jumps guard but Le Delma stands there with Shimozukushichi around his waist. Shimozukushichi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shimozukushichi is trying to pull guard but Le Delma has him pressed against the cage.
Shimozukushichi has Le Delma pressed against the cage.
Shimozukushichi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Shimozukushichi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Shimozukushichi looks to clinch
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Le Delma counter with a right hand.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch there but Le Delma circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Le Delma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shimozukushichi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Delma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shimozukushichi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shimozukushichi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma moves away
and Le Delma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma is having none of it.
Shimozukushichi is looking to clinch.
Le Delma swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimozukushichi.
Le Delma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimozukushichi can do to turn this around?#T4#
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch but Le Delma slips to the side
and Le Delma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Delma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Le Delma moves out of range. #CL2#
Shimozukushichi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Shimozukushichi pulls guard effortlessly.
Le Delma wants to get up but he can't break Shimozukushichi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimozukushichi is looking to stand up but Le Delma isn't so interested in that idea.
Shimozukushichi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Le Delma swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimozukushichi.#CL2#
Shimozukushichi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shimozukushichi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shimozukushichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimozukushichi looking for a takedown.
Shimozukushichi jumps guard but Le Delma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Le Delma.#T1#
Le Delma has Shimozukushichi pressed against the cage.
Shimozukushichi wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Delma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Emanuel Le Delma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheng Shimozukushichi.
Shimozukushichi is trying to pull guard but Le Delma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shimozukushichi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Le Delma is defending well.
Le Delma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Le Delma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Shimozukushichi pulls Le Delma into guard.
Emanuel Le Delma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shimozukushichi wants to stand but Le Delma is controlling the position.
Le Delma is looking to stand up but Shimozukushichi won't let him. #T3#
Shimozukushichi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Le Delma is controlling him.
Shimozukushichi wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shimozukushichi cracks Le Delma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Delma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Delma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Delma circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Le Delma counter with a right hand. #T4#
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch there but Le Delma circles away.
Le Delma is looking to counter punch.
Le Delma keeps the fight on the outside.
Shimozukushichi is looking to clinch but Le Delma is avoiding it.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Delma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shimozukushichi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shimozukushichi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Le Delma walks away with a smile on his face. Shimozukushichi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Delma is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimozukushichi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Delma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheng Shimozukushichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up
and Shimozukushichi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Delma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!

Emanuel Le Delma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SICKNESS II     
Date:   Oct 08, 2021
#R1#
Keegan has his takedown stuffed
and Le Delma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Delma slaps away a takedown attempt from Keegan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Le Delma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keegan misses the body punch
and Le Delma counters with a stiff right hand.
Keegan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Keegan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Keegan. 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.
Le Delma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keegan fails with a takedown attempt.
Le Delma throws out a counter right but Keegan avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Keegan misses with a takedown attempt - Le Delma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keegan fails with the takedown
and Le Delma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keegan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le Delma is fending him off so far but Keegan persists. Nope, Le Delma circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Le Delma gets caught flat footed, as Keegan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Keegan stops Le Delma from standing up.
Keegan throws an elbow that misses. Le Delma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keegan's guard. Nice move by Le Delma!#REVB#
Keegan wants to sweep here but Le Delma controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Keegan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Keegan wants to control but Le Delma is keeping him busy.
Keegan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Le Delma is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow.
Le Delma pushes Keegan off looking to stand but Keegan dives back in and keeps control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Le Delma defending well though.
Le Delma has hold of Keegan's hands but Keegan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Keegan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Keegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Le Delma is looking to escape.
Keegan looking to finish with strikes here!
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
Keegan looking to finish Le Delma with some ground and pound. This is bad for Le Delma!
Le Delma squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Keegan wants to control the pace but Le Delma is squirming around nicely.
Le Delma is bucking up trying to escape but Keegan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Keegan breaks from Le Delma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Keegan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keegan cracks Le Delma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Keegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Le Delma is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keegan lands with some strikes.#T5#
Keegan unloading with bombs!
Le Delma is trying to stand up.
Keegan lands with some strikes.
Le Delma's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The referee warns Le Delma that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Keegan.
Keegan won't let Le Delma get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T6#
Keegan cracks Le Delma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Keegan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Le Delma is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Keegan cracks Le Delma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Keegan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#Le Delma is rocked!
Le Delma tries to buck Keegan off but he can't manage it.
Keegan dominating with strikes here.
Le Delma is still in real trouble! Can Keegan finish him?
Keegan raining down shots from the mount!
Keegan postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Le Delma bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Keegan and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Keegan!

 

Event: Simple Battery:6     
Date:   Jan 05, 2021
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Jab by Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Sultanbek Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov scores with a nice strike.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Sultanbek Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sultanbek Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov in his tracks.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibragimbek Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Sultanbek Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sultanbek Akhtankhanov 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 10:9
Judge William Gold scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!

 

 
 
 
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