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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mancel Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felicity Carnivale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mancel Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felicity Carnivale!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnivale throws a body punch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dela Cruz.
Carnivale throws out a loose jab but Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dela Cruz instigates a clinch.
Carnivale content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carnivale has clasped his hands together around Dela Cruz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Cruz tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Carnivale easily slips into full mount!
Dela Cruz is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnivale wants to control the pace but Dela Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Cruz regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Carnivale has control of the leg.
Carnivale is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dela Cruz reverses the position - he's now on top in Carnivale's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale trying to control the position.
Dela Cruz tries to stand but Carnivale is controlling from the bottom.
Dela Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Carnivale keeps moving.
Mancel Dela Cruz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Carnivale clinches up against the cage.
Dela Cruz has Carnivale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carnivale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dela Cruz has Carnivale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carnivale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dela Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancel Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dela Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Carnivale has the dominant position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Carnivale has eaten all the pies!
Dela Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Carnivale won't allow it.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Carnivale stands there with Dela Cruz around his waist. Dela Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carnivale tries for a takedown but Dela Cruz manages to get underhooks.
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 Mancel Dela Cruz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carnivale's waist but Carnivale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Carnivale which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carnivale's waist but Carnivale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancel Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carnivale misses with a right hand
and Dela Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Dela Cruz looks to land a body kick but Carnivale moved away.
Dela Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Carnivale manages to get underhooks.
Dela Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carnivale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dela Cruz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carnivale is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz working aggressively here.
Carnivale looking for a takedown.
Dela Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dela Cruz can't break the clinch.
Carnivale is struggling to control the position.
Carnivale has Dela Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Dela Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Carnivale's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Felicity Carnivale.
Carnivale throws a leg kick that misses.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
so Carnivale counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Carnivale in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position but Carnivale postures up.
Dela Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Mancel Dela Cruz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Carnivale blocks a head kick by Dela Cruz.
Carnivale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carnivale works his foot free and advances to mount.
Carnivale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to hold on but Carnivale postures up.
Dela Cruz tries to reverse the position but Carnivale maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felicity Carnivale 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!
Nice sprawl there from Carnivale as Dela Cruz shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carnivale. Dela Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Carnivale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carnivale pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
Carnivale throws a body punch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz swinging wildly here.
Carnivale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dela Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Carnivale slowing the pace effectively.
Carnivale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mancel Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carnivale - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carnivale walks away with a smile on his face. Dela Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dela Cruz avoids the body shot from Carnivale.
Carnivale throws a lazy right hand but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Carnivale forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale blocks an elbow strike from Dela Cruz.
Carnivale misses with a knee strike.
Come on Carnivale - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dela Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carnivale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carnivale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Carnivale.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Felicity Carnivale.
Carnivale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dela Cruz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Cruz prevents Carnivale from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Carnivale control the position.
You can see the frustration on Dela Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carnivale wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felicity Carnivale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carnivale 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felicity Carnivale!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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