PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jake Orange has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Orange
vs
Dela Cruz

200 cm
41
214 lbs
39 - 20 - 0

182 cm
30
218 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 39 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Orange sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dela Cruz goes for a double leg but Orange avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orange continues to drive forward.

Dela Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orange did well to prevent Dela Cruz getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orange wants to get back to his feet.

Dela Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orange knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dela Cruz on the ground.
Orange is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dela Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Orange defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange tries to kick Dela Cruz off but Dela Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Orange manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dela Cruz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Orange using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dela Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Dela Cruz pulls guard.
Dela Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Orange from standing up.

Dela Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orange can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Orange gets to his feet. Dela Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orange as he jumps to the side.
Jake Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Orange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orange defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Orange was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orange throws out a loose jab but Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Orange misses the target.
Mauricio Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orange throwing a counter right hand but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
Orange throws a body punch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dela Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dela Cruz somewhat.
Orange swings for the body but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Jab by Orange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orange misses with a hook

and Dela Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orange won't be happy with that.

Dela Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orange knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Orange bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Orange misses its intended target.
Dela Cruz goes for a double leg but Orange avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orange continues to drive forward.
Dela Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orange's waist but Orange gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Orange throws a good cross that connects.
Dela Cruz blocks a head kick by Orange.
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for Orange.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orange as he avoids it easily.
Orange throws a sloppy head kick and Dela Cruz moves out of range easily.
Orange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orange pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Orange pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orange thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Orange as Dela Cruz shoots in.
It looked like Orange wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
Dela Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dela Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Orange moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orange misses with a wild body shot.

Dela Cruz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dela Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Orange is keeping the position.
Dela Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Orange is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Orange dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Orange thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orange swings for the body but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Orange throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orange looks to land a right hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range.
Dela Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orange sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but Orange defending well.
Orange is trying to stand up here but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is trying to control. Orange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?

Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orange defends it well.
Mauricio Dela Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura but Orange is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Cruz to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

It looks like Jake Orange has been cut.
Orange is looking to escape.
Orange is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.
Dela Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dela Cruz is looking to advance position but Orange won't allow it.
Orange pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.

Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orange doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.

Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orange doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
Orange is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dela Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orange is just riding it out for now. Dela Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Orange pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.

Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orange sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Orange is defending well.
Orange pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Orange manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dela Cruz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Orange is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dela Cruz is defending well for now.

Orange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dela Cruz takes one on the button.
Orange throws a poor cross that misses

so Dela Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Orange pushes Dela Cruz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Orange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dela Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orange counters with a straight right hand.
Orange moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Orange counters with a right hand to the body.
Jake Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Nice sprawl there from Orange as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Orange tries a head kick but it misses.
Dela Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Orange sprawls well. He's pushed Dela Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Orange dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Orange throws a hook but Dela Cruz avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Orange sprawls well.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Orange tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orange manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orange pinned against the cage. Orange gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dela Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orange connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dela Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orange to the ground. Dela Cruz is now in Orange's guard.
Orange is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orange kicks Dela Cruz off and gets to his feet.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Orange's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orange pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
Orange connects with a leg kick. Dela Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orange throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dela Cruz on the side of the head.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Orange throws a sloppy head kick and Dela Cruz moves out of range easily.

Dela Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Orange's guard.

Orange pushes Dela Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orange throws a head kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz moves away from the strike by Orange.
Orange misses with a hook.
Dela Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orange defends it well.
Orange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orange as he jumps to the side.
Orange goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Orange scores with a head kick. Dela Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Orange is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Dela Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Orange is defending well but Dela Cruz drives through and ends up in Orange's guard.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dela Cruz prevents Orange from getting back to his feet.
Dela Cruz is looking to pass into half guard but Orange pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Orange is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Orange avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Orange defends it easily.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Orange defends it easily.
Orange postures up.

Orange gets to his feet - Dela Cruz follows without any prompting.
Orange just misses with a punch to the body.
Orange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orange lands with a slapping head kick.
Orange throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Orange.
Jake Orange is winning the standup battle so far.
Orange lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Dela Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Orange has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dela Cruz is on him like a limpet, forcing Orange back against the cage.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Orange stands there with Dela Cruz around his waist. Dela Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dela Cruz prevents Orange from breaking the clinch.
Orange misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Orange has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Orange.
Dela Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but Orange turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dela Cruz fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Dela Cruz.
Orange tries to stall but Dela Cruz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mauricio Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Orange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dela Cruz fails to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Orange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orange, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Orange!