QFC Tournament 467 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmity Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brendon Payne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Payne
vs
Lavrov

170 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendon Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmity Lavrov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne shoots in but Lavrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Lavrov clinches.
Lavrov looking to throw knees to the head but Payne is blocking nicely.
Payne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lavrov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lavrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payne.
A knee to the head by Lavrov.
Lavrov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lavrov trying to land knees to the body.
Payne avoids the elbow strike from Lavrov, against the cage.
Payne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lavrov walks away with a smile on his face. Payne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavrov fails with the takedown.

Payne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payne preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne postures up.
Lavrov 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.
Payne prevents Lavrov from getting back to his feet.
Lavrov keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Lavrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Payne 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.
Lavrov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavrov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Payne lands a couple of digs.
Payne with a nice head shot there.
Payne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Payne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lavrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Payne lands a couple of elbows.
Lavrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Payne manages to get himself to full guard.

Payne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lavrov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne 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.
Payne strikes from his own guard.
Lavrov wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Lavrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Lavrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lavrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Payne throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Payne throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lavrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payne striking off his back but it's not causing Lavrov any problems.
Lavrov stands and throws Payne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lavrov working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Payne tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Payne misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Lavrov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Payne.
Lavrov cracks Payne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lavrov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Payne some visible discomfort.
Lavrov cracks Payne with a big elbow.
Payne throws up a few punches.
Payne taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lavrov trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
Lavrov blocks the strikes from Payne.
Payne regains half guard.
Payne throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov moves into full mount! Payne won't be happy about that!
Payne is breathing heavily.
Lavrov landing strikes from the mount and Payne is in trouble!
Payne is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Payne throwing punches despite being mounted.
Lavrov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Payne working to try and regain half guard.
Payne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavrov looking to finish Payne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Payne!
Lavrov looking to finish Payne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Payne!
Lavrov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lavrov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Payne is working to get back to half guard.
Payne is bucking up trying to escape but Lavrov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmity Lavrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lavrov misses with a wild body shot.
Payne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payne dives in and grabs Lavrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lavrov pushes down on Payne's head and hops out.
Lavrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Payne defends it well.

Lavrov moves into the clinch.
Payne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lavrov walks away with a smile on his face. Payne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Payne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lavrov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lavrov tries to roll over but Payne keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Payne lands a couple of elbows.
Payne preventing the sweep.
Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lavrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavrov, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lavrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lavrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavrov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lavrov 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.
Payne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lavrov's head.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payne postures up in Lavrov's guard and throws a big left but Lavrov blocks it.
Lavrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavrov, not yet.
Payne is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Dmity Lavrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lavrov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lavrov misses with a straight left.
Payne feinted with a counter takedown.
Lavrov tries to land a front kick but Payne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lavrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lavrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lavrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Payne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavrov somewhat.
Payne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne shoots in but Lavrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brendon Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lavrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payne shoots in but Lavrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lavrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lavrov throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lavrov.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lavrov.
Payne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lavrov shoots in for a double leg but Payne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Lavrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the head but Payne blocks with his arms.
Lavrov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lavrov is trying to push Payne away but Payne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Payne breaks from the clinch.
Lavrov throws a right and a left that Payne avoids nicely.

Payne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Payne slips a nice elbow through Lavrov's hands, connecting with Lavrov's forehead.
Payne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Payne prevents Lavrov from improving his position.
Lavrov has hold of Payne's hands but Payne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lavrov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Payne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Payne winds up and cracks Lavrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lavrov is trying to maintain the position but Payne is very close to passing his half guard.
Payne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Payne postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lavrov looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lavrov is still trying to improve position.
Payne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Payne looking to finish Lavrov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lavrov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendon Payne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Payne shoots for a takedown but Lavrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lavrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Payne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Payne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lavrov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne blocks a head kick by Lavrov.
Payne blocks a head kick by Lavrov.
Lavrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lavrov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lavrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lavrov misses with a looping right.
Lavrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Payne circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payne checks the leg kick.
Lavrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lavrov is fending him off so far but Payne persists. Nope, Lavrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Payne darts in looking for a takedown but Lavrov gets double underhooks and turns Payne into the cage.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lavrov.

Lavrov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Payne's guard.
Lavrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Payne's head.
Lavrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Payne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lavrov works over Payne with some ground and pound from guard.
Lavrov cracks Payne with a solid left hand.
Lavrov wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Payne striking from the bottom here.
Payne punching from the bottom.
Lavrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lavrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Lavrov trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Lavrov lands a couple of elbows.
Payne throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Payne keeping full guard, as Lavrov tries to pass.
Payne trying to strike off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brendon Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Payne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lavrov to the ground. Payne is now in Lavrov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Lavrov has wrist control.
Payne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lavrov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Payne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lavrov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne preventing the sweep.
Payne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Payne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lavrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavrov has momentary wrist control but Payne slips an elbow through the middle.
Payne throws a big elbow that misses.
Lavrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavrov is on top in guard.

Lavrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payne striking off his back but it's not causing Lavrov any problems.
Payne throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Payne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Payne throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Payne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Payne tries to sprawl but Lavrov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lavrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lavrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payne's head.
Payne misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lavrov moves into full mount! Payne won't be happy about that!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Payne flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Payne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brendon Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmity Lavrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lavrov. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmity Lavrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lavrov 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Dmity Lavrov!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Dmity Lavrov!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Dmity Lavrov!

Dmity Lavrov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Bolobanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Dela Cruz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergey Bolobanko's chin.

Dela Cruz
vs
Bolobanko

169 cm
19
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Bolobanko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz throws a jab when Bolobanko was well out of range.

Bolobanko gets tackled into the cage by Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz maintains the clinch.

Dela Cruz successfully pulls guard.
Dela Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolobanko.
Bolobanko throws an elbow that misses. Dela Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bolobanko's guard. Nice move by Dela Cruz!

Bolobanko wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz is pushing down on Bolobanko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolobanko is fighting to maintain full guard but Dela Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolobanko tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.
Dela Cruz wants to pass to mount but Bolobanko is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolobanko is trying to get back to full guard.

Bolobanko looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but Bolobanko defending well.

Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolobanko looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dela Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolobanko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolobanko tries to roll over but Dela Cruz keeps him under control.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Bolobanko is keeping him busy.
Bolobanko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bolobanko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolobanko is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolobanko tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bolobanko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dela Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolobanko is in Dela Cruz's guard.
Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bolobanko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolobanko stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
Bolobanko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolobanko stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
Bolobanko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolobanko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolobanko postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Cruz's brow.
Dela Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bolobanko is looking to work some ground and pound but Dela Cruz has wrist control.
Bolobanko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bolobanko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolobanko won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bolobanko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Bolobanko works to advance to full mount. Dela Cruz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bolobanko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bolobanko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dela Cruz to the mat! Dela Cruz manages to get full guard.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolobanko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position but Bolobanko postures up.
Bolobanko won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.
Bolobanko tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
Bolobanko throwing strikes but missing.

Bolobanko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolobanko landing with the ground and pound.
Bolobanko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Bolobanko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolobanko works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Bolobanko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolobanko.
Dela Cruz tries to roll over but Bolobanko keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolobanko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bolobanko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolobanko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Bolobanko there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Bolobanko there.

Dela Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolobanko pulls his head out easily.
Bolobanko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bolobanko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Bolobanko postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolobanko.
Sergey Bolobanko has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bolobanko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Bolobanko eventually gives up the hold.

Bolobanko seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Dela Cruz has hold of Bolobanko's hands but Bolobanko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Bolobanko throwing shots but Dela Cruz is blocking nicely.
Dela Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bolobanko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Bolobanko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolobanko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bolobanko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dela Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bolobanko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dela Cruz has momentary wrist control but Bolobanko slips an elbow through the middle.

Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Bolobanko pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolobanko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolobanko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dela Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolobanko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Dela Cruz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bolobanko throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dela Cruz's body to avoid the submission. Dela Cruz has instead reached around Bolobanko's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dela Cruz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan Dela Cruz!