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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qing Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mimosa - Psychedelic Stereo. Qing Wu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Qing Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz swinging wildly here.
Dela Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wu pinned against the cage. Wu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dela Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Wu.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dela Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dela Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Dela Cruz tenderised Wu's leg. Wu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Wu shows good takedown defense.
Wu takes a swing at Dela Cruz's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wu throws a hook but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Dela Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Qing Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Dela Cruz to work.
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Wu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dela Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Dela Cruz fails to pull guard.
Dela Cruz pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu looking to sit in guard and control but Dela Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dela Cruz prevents Wu from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wu, up you get!
Dela Cruz clinches.
Wu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dela Cruz controls his hands.
Dela Cruz breaks the clinch.
Dela Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wu thows a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wu digs a good body shot into Dela Cruz's ribs.
Dela Cruz throws a body punch but Wu moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Wu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wu.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Qing Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
Wu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dela Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wu lands a really nice looking cross but Dela Cruz seems unphased.
Dela Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wu lands with a shot to the body.
Wu swings widly with a right hand
and Dela Cruz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A lazy left from Wu finds it's target.
Wu cracks Dela Cruz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
Wu lands a slapping body shot.
Wu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Wu tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dela Cruz moves away.
A left lands for Wu.
Dela Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wu throws out the jab.
Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wu.
Dela Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wu lands with a hook. Dela Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dela Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dela Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Qing Wu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wu thows a body shot but no joy.
Wu throws the left hand but Dela Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Dela Cruz instigates a clinch.
Dela Cruz gets control of Wu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dela Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Cruz pulls Wu in close to his closed guard and prevents Wu from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dela Cruz is on top in guard.
Dela Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz stands and throws Wu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dela Cruz controlling the position.
Wu is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz controls the position from side control.
Dela Cruz working away.
Dela Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dela Cruz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dela Cruz pulls guard.
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Wu pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dela Cruz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
Dela Cruz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dela Cruz get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Dela Cruz 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Wu as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Dennis Dela Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Wu misses.
Wu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Wu misses.
Wu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Wu.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Wu tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Qing Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Dela Cruz.
Wu misses with a hook. Dela Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Wu throws a hook but Dela Cruz avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown but Wu sprawls well.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wu lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Wu.
Wu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dela Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wu scores with a jab.
Wu scores with a sloppy right hand. Dela Cruz should have avoided that one.
Wu lands a glancing blow to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Dela Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dela Cruz misses with the combination.
Dela Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qing Wu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Wu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dela Cruz walks into a jab.
Wu jabs Dela Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Wu finds it's target.
Wu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wu wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruz throws a head kick but Wu moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wu.
Wu jabs Dela Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wu jabs Dela Cruz right on the nose. Dela Cruz blinks but takes it well.
Wu lands a nice shot to the body.
Wu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Qing Wu is winning the standup battle so far.
Wu lunges at Dela Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dela Cruz's hand.
Wu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wu works the jab nicely.
Wu dips to his left and cracks Dela Cruz with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dela Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dela Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wu scores with a body shot.
Wu thuds his right hand into Dela Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wu takes a swing at Dela Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Dela Cruz clinches.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
Wu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wu tries to work over Dela Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dela Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wu misses with some punches.
Wu can't find room to land a body shot as Dela Cruz controls the action.
Wu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dela Cruz manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Wu pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Cruz has an active guard here but Wu has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qing Wu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wu 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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