PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clair Delacruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry McLintock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Delacruz
vs
McLintock

169 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

187 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Clair Delacruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry McLintock!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delacruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLintock.
Delacruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLintock misses with a takedown attempt - Delacruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barry McLintock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McLintock takes the fight into the clinch.
McLintock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Delacruz can't find room to land a body shot as McLintock controls the action.

Delacruz is fighting off a takedown attempt but McLintock is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Delacruz to the mat. Delacruz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McLintock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McLintock misses with a takedown attempt

and Delacruz counters by clinching up.
Clair Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry McLintock.

McLintock pulls Delacruz into guard.
Delacruz really is a fat lump.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McLintock holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLintock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Delacruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McLintock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Delacruz has McLintock in his guard.

McLintock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLintock wants to control from the top but Delacruz keeps moving.
McLintock is pushing down on Delacruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Delacruz is fighting to maintain full guard but McLintock has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McLintock 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.
McLintock is controlling the pace.
Delacruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLintock.
McLintock wants to control but Delacruz is keeping him busy.
McLintock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Delacruz pushes McLintock off looking to stand but McLintock dives back in and keeps control.
Delacruz is not content to let McLintock control the position.

Delacruz has one foot on McLintock's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

McLintock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delacruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McLintock just stands there and leans against the cage.

McLintock breaks from the clinch.

McLintock has managed to clinch.
Delacruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McLintock smiles and moves away.

McLintock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delacruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but McLintock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Delacruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McLintock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Delacruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McLintock decides to pull guard.

Delacruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLintock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delacruz has managed to get both his arms back between McLintock's legs - danger averted.
McLintock trying to control the position here.
Delacruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Delacruz stands and steps away. McLintock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McLintock darts in looking for a takedown but Delacruz gets double underhooks and turns McLintock into the cage.
Delacruz tries to counter by clinching up but McLintock breaks away and moves out of range.
McLintock shoots in for a double leg but Delacruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry McLintock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McLintock shoots for a double leg takedown but Delacruz sprawls well. He's pushed McLintock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLintock shoots in but no luck this time.
Delacruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McLintock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McLintock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLintock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delacruz.
Delacruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McLintock as he avoids it easily.
McLintock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delacruz sprawls well. Delacruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McLintock gets slowly back to his feet.
Delacruz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clair Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry McLintock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McLintock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McLintock jumps guard.
McLintock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

McLintock is looking for a triangle but Delacruz pushes his legs off easily.
Delacruz won't allow McLintock to sweep him here.
Delacruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delacruz is fighting to break McLintock's control of his arms but McLintock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Delacruz won't allow McLintock to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McLintock pulls Delacruz in close to prevent any damage.
McLintock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McLintock misses with a series of wild punches.
Delacruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

McLintock closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.

McLintock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLintock looks for a takedown but Delacruz sprawls well.

McLintock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McLintock just leaning against Delacruz, taking a breather.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but McLintock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McLintock slows down the pace here.
Delacruz is trying to pull guard but McLintock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McLintock wants a takedown.

Delacruz manages to break the clinch.
McLintock throws a head kick that misses.
McLintock is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLintock shoots in and drives through. Delacruz sprawls well.
McLintock throws a right and a left that Delacruz avoids nicely.
Delacruz is looking for a counter combo.
Delacruz misses with a two punch combination.
Clair Delacruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McLintock instigates a clinch.
Delacruz is stalling here.
Delacruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Delacruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLintock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delacruz tries to counter by clinching up but McLintock breaks away and moves out of range.
Delacruz avoids the head kick by McLintock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry McLintock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Delacruz avoids a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McLintock or perhaps it was just good defense by Delacruz, which made it look bad.
Delacruz throws a big counter combination but McLintock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLintock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delacruz swivels and escapes.
Delacruz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McLintock has a takedown stuffed.
Clair Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry McLintock.

McLintock closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.
McLintock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz tries for a takedown but McLintock manages to get underhooks.
McLintock avoiding damage as Delacruz throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacruz tries to pull guard but McLintock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McLintock is trying to drag Delacruz to the mat but Delacruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McLintock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Delacruz's brow.

McLintock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delacruz shoots for a double leg takedown but McLintock sprawls well. He's pushed Delacruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLintock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delacruz but Delacruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.

McLintock closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.
Delacruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLintock walks away with a smile on his face. Delacruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McLintock has managed to clinch.
McLintock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Delacruz is keeping busy.

McLintock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delacruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLintock paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Delacruz drives through with a takedown into McLintock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

McLintock has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Delacruz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLintock prevents Delacruz from breaking the clinch.
McLintock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delacruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McLintock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delacruz up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McLintock manages to break the clinch.
McLintock lands with a slapping head kick.
Delacruz just misses with a punch to the body.
McLintock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delacruz sprawls well. Delacruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McLintock gets slowly back to his feet.
Delacruz tries to counter by clinching up but McLintock breaks away and moves out of range.
McLintock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delacruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delacruz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McLintock fails with the takedown
and Delacruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLintock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Delacruz.
McLintock closes the distance and clinches up with Delacruz, looking for a takedown. McLintock pushes Delacruz against the cage but Delacruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLintock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Delacruz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McLintock.
Delacruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLintock.
Delacruz stuffs the takedown attempt from McLintock. McLintock gets slowly back to his feet.
Delacruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clair Delacruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry McLintock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delacruz fails to land with a series of punches.
McLintock throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry McLintock.
I've got McLintock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry McLintock!