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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pharoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Cruz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mariachi Music. Juan Dela Cruz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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157 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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150 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Pharoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pharoni sizes up Dela Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dela Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pharoni catches Dela Cruz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dela Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pharoni throws a series of strikes that have Dela Cruz backpedaling.
A big left from Dela Cruz misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pharoni.
Dela Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pharoni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dela Cruz somewhat.
Dela Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pharoni.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pharoni avoids the head kick by Dela Cruz.
Pharoni punishes Dela Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Pharoni throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Pharoni is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Dela Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pharoni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dela Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pharoni.
A left lands for Pharoni.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pharoni manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Pharoni is keeping the position.
Pharoni really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dela Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pharoni looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pharoni looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pharoni!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Pharoni decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dela Cruz to his feet.
Jab by Pharoni.
Pharoni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Pharoni blocks a head kick by Dela Cruz.
Pharoni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pharoni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pharoni scores with a sloppy right hand. Dela Cruz should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Pharoni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dela Cruz looks gassed!
Dela Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pharoni jabs at Dela Cruz's body.
Nice jab there from Pharoni.
Pharoni's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pharoni duly obliges.
Pharoni moves away from the strike by Dela Cruz.
Pharoni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dela Cruz has time to react.
Pharoni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pharoni looks to land a combination but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
Bill Pharoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pharoni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pharoni works over Dela Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
Dela Cruz missing with a left hand there. Pharoni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pharoni scores with a three punch combo!
Pharoni lands a glancing blow to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Pharoni slips under a jab from Dela Cruz.
Pharoni lands a nice hook to Dela Cruz's body. Dela Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pharoni throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pharoni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dela Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pharoni throws a one two combo.
Pharoni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dela Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pharoni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dela Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pharoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dela Cruz momentarily.
Pharoni cracks Dela Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pharoni staying out of range there.
Dela Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Pharoni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dela Cruz on the side of the head.
Pharoni lands the left hand.
Dela Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pharoni finds it's way round the side to connect with Dela Cruz's head.
Pharoni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Pharoni as he connects with a hook.
Pharoni stuns Dela Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pharoni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dela Cruz looks to land a right hand but Pharoni moved out of range.
Pharoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dela Cruz momentarily.
A left lands for Pharoni.
Dela Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pharoni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Pharoni.
Pharoni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pharoni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pharoni works the jab nicely.
Pharoni cracks a nice hook into Dela Cruz's ribs.
Pharoni scores with a nice right hand.
Pharoni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pharoni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dela Cruz on the side of the head.
Pharoni is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pharoni slips under a jab.
Dela Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dela Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Pharoni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dela Cruz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pharoni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pharoni scores with a one two! Dela Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dela Cruz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pharoni.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Bill Pharoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Pharoni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dela Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pharoni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pharoni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Pharoni avoids the head kick by Dela Cruz.
Pharoni throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dela Cruz prevents Pharoni from getting the reversal.
Pharoni tries to lock up and control but Dela Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pharoni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pharoni can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dela Cruz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pharoni has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pharoni!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz has an active guard here but Pharoni has managed to pass into half guard.
Dela Cruz trying to get back to full guard but Pharoni takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pharoni prevents Dela Cruz from getting the reversal.
Pharoni controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pharoni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dela Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pharoni moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pharoni stands up and beckons Dela Cruz to his feet.
Pharoni blocks a head kick by Dela Cruz.
Bill Pharoni is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Pharoni both land. Nice combination.
Pharoni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
A right-left combo lands from Pharoni.
A punch combination from Pharoni misses.
Pharoni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pharoni's waist but Pharoni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Good exchange - Pharoni coming out on top.
A cross from Pharoni lands.
Pharoni lands a nice looking body shot.
Dela Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dela Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Pharoni 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.
Pharoni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dela Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pharoni to score with a decent uppercut.
Pharoni scores with a hook.
Pharoni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pharoni connects with a crisp jab.
Pharoni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pharoni lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pharoni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pharoni is fending him off so far but Dela Cruz persists. Nope, Pharoni circles away and we're back to standing.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dela Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Pharoni.
Pharoni lands with a nice body punch.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pharoni goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pharoni dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Pharoni. That snapped Dela Cruz's head back.
Pharoni throws a shot from downtown. Dela Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Pharoni scores with a nice head shot.
Dela Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pharoni keeping hold of Dela Cruz's head, controlling as best he can.
Dela Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Pharoni defends it.
Dela Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dela Cruz is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pharoni as he works his way to full guard.
Pharoni is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pharoni.
Pharoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pharoni lunges at Dela Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dela Cruz's hand.
Pharoni with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Dela Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pharoni scores with a shot to the body.
Pharoni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pharoni lands a right hook to the body.
Pharoni works Dela Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Pharoni connects with a crisp jab.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Pharoni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pharoni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pharoni blocks a head kick by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Pharoni.
Pharoni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pharoni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Pharoni - just one landing.
Pharoni scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dela Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dela Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Pharoni had a free shot at his head there.
Dela Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Pharoni as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Pharoni lands with a nice combination. Dela Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Pharoni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pharoni digs a good hook to Dela Cruz's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Pharoni both land. Nice combination.
Pharoni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dela Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Dela Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Pharoni moves out of range easily.
Pharoni lands a jab to Dela Cruz's midsection.
Dela Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Pharoni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pharoni lands a jab to Dela Cruz's midsection.
Pharoni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dela Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pharoni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pharoni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pharoni lands with a cross.
Pharoni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dela Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Pharoni.
Pharoni with a hook.
Pharoni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dela Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Pharoni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pharoni cracks Dela Cruz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Pharoni.
Pharoni moves out of range as Dela Cruz throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Pharoni. Beautiful body shot.
Pharoni throws a shot to the body.
Pharoni scores with a one two! Dela Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dela Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pharoni is able to avoid easily.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Pharoni.
Pharoni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dela Cruz.
Bill Pharoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Pharoni lands a really nice looking cross but Dela Cruz seems unphased.
Pharoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pharoni defends it nicely.
Dela Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pharoni lands a jab to the head.
Dela Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dela Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Juan Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pharoni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dela Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pharoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dela Cruz momentarily.
Pharoni lands a nice shot that snaps Dela Cruz's head back.
Bill Pharoni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dela Cruz misses with a head kick.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Pharoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pharoni, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Pharoni!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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