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Event:
Bumfights 6: Miracle Street
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Paulino Alfredo Francesco looks to land a combination but Delaware avoids it well. #TD2#
Paulino Alfredo Francesco fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Delaware to the ground. Paulino Alfredo Francesco is now in Delaware's guard.
Delaware definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Delaware looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulino Alfredo Francesco is one step ahead there.
Paulino Alfredo Francesco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delaware. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delaware manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulino Alfredo Francesco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Delaware trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulino Alfredo Francesco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Delaware throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delaware trying to control but Paulino Alfredo Francesco is working from the bottom. #T1#
Paulino Alfredo Francesco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delaware 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.
Delaware tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulino Alfredo Francesco is retaining full guard.
Paulino Alfredo Francesco keeping moving, preventing Delaware from controlling successfully.
Delaware is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulino Alfredo Francesco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Delaware throws a strike but Paulino Alfredo Francesco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
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.
Delaware controls Paulino Alfredo Francesco momentarily but Paulino Alfredo Francesco frees himself.
Delaware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delaware is trying to keep Paulino Alfredo Francesco in close.
#SUB2#
Paulino Alfredo Francesco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulino Alfredo Francesco looks winded!
Delaware throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Delaware not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paulino Alfredo Francesco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delaware lands with a straight right. Paulino Alfredo Francesco didn't see that one coming.
Delaware fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Paulino Alfredo Francesco tries to counter it with a takedown but Delaware pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Delaware is looking to clinch but Paulino Alfredo Francesco is avoiding it.
Paulino Alfredo Francesco looks for a takedown but Delaware sprawls well.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Delaware and sends Paulino Alfredo Francesco crashing to the mat! Delaware follows him down to the mat - Paulino Alfredo Francesco regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Paulino Alfredo Francesco is rocked!#T3#
Delaware missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paulino Alfredo Francesco is still in real trouble! Can Delaware finish him?#SUB#
Delaware is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulino Alfredo Francesco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delaware.
Delaware performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Delaware wants to take a breather but Paulino Alfredo Francesco is having none of it.
Delaware is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Delaware seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paulino Alfredo Francesco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Delaware connects with a nice short shot to Paulino Alfredo Francesco 's temple.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Delaware not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulino Alfredo Francesco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delaware.
Delaware thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paulino Alfredo Francesco 's head.
Delaware trying to pass the guard but Paulino Alfredo Francesco defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delaware in particular looking to stall.
Delaware passes to full mount! #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Delaware there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Delaware trying to control but Paulino Alfredo Francesco is having none of it.
Delaware landing strikes from the mount and Paulino Alfredo Francesco is in trouble! #SUB#
Delaware looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaware punishing his opponent with strikes.
Delaware tries to control but Paulino Alfredo Francesco wriggling away.
Delaware looking to finish with strikes here!
Delaware looking to ground and pound but Paulino Alfredo Francesco is blocking nicely.
Delaware looking to control but Paulino Alfredo Francesco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delaware fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Delaware thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Delaware tries to control but Paulino Alfredo Francesco wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Delaware dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Delaware lands a nice looking body kick.
Delaware misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paulino Alfredo Francesco fails with the takedown
and Delaware counters with a huge left! Paulino Alfredo Francesco is in big trouble! He's backing up but Delaware isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Paulino Alfredo Francesco from any more damage. A dominating finish by Delaware!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Delaware!
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Event:
Bumfights 4: The Frozen Ring
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Watawaka instigates a clinch.
Watawaka lands a body shot.
Watawaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watawaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Delaware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watawaka's elbow.
Delaware misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Watawaka.
Watawaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Delaware backwards.
Watawaka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Watawaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watawaka pushes Delaware back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watawaka pushes Delaware back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Rufus Delaware has been cut.
Watawaka digs a right hand into Delaware's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Delaware's gas tank.
Watawaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delaware definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watawaka stalls.
Delaware is trying to stall.
Watawaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Delaware wants a takedown.
Watawaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Watawaka.
A short right from Watawaka on the inside. #ROC2#
Delaware is rocked!
Delaware misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Delaware is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watawaka lands a body shot.
Watawaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Watawaka has Delaware pressed against the ropes.
Delaware seems to have got his legs back now.
Watawaka slowing the pace effectively.
Delaware is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watawaka is keeping busy.
Watawaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delaware backwards.
Watawaka lands a shot to the body.
Watawaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Watawaka.
Watawaka blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Watawaka.
Delaware is breathing heavily.#T2#
Delaware misses with a punch on the inside.
Watawaka dodges an elbow strike from Delaware.
Watawaka pushes Delaware back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Watawaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delawares head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watawaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watawaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watawaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watawaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watawaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delaware backwards.
Nice body punch from Watawaka.
A right hand to the body from Watawaka.
Watawaka pushes Delaware back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Delaware takes a shot to the head.
Watawaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watawaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Watawaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delaware.
Watawaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watawaka leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watawaka. #T3#
Watawaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Watawaka.
Watawaka holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Watawaka pushes Delaware back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watawaka digs a right hand underneath Delaware's ribcage. Delaware let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Watawaka.
Nice body punch from Watawaka - that landed with a thud.
Watawaka has Delaware pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Watawaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watawaka lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Watawaka.
Watawaka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Delaware with a big uppercut! Delaware tries to clinch up but Watawaka pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Delaware to the mat! Delaware covers up and Watawaka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tonaka Watawaka!
Tonaka Watawaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Bumfights 2
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shabani is defended easily by Delaware.
Shabani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Delaware's head.
Delaware thumps Shabani with a low kick.
Shabani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delaware with a jab.
Delaware scores with a hook to the body. Shabani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Delaware misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shabani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delaware sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delaware throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Shabani misses.
Delaware throws a nice looking combination but Shabani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Delaware.
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!#CL2#
Delaware tries to keep at a distance but Shabani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Delaware trying to stall but Shabani improves his position.
#TD2#
Shabani turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shabani manages to end up in side control.
Delaware throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T1#
Delaware is looking to reverse the position.
Shabani is looking to take a break and control but Delaware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shabani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delaware. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here as Shabani stalls from top position.
Delaware is trying to control Shabani's posture but Shabani avoids it.
Shabani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delaware keeps working.
Shabani throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shabani tries to advance to mount but can't.
Delaware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delaware tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shabani wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delaware is trying to control Shabani's posture but Shabani avoids it.
Shabani tries to score with some ground and pound. Delaware controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Shabani working away.
Shabani landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shabani working away.
Delaware throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
You can see the frustration on Delaware's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Shabani decides to stand back up.
Shabani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Shabani both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Delaware there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Delaware fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delaware avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shabani is defended easily by Delaware.#CL2#
Shabani clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Delaware.
Shabani trying to control the position but instead, Delaware has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shabani into the ropes.
Delaware misses with a punch to the body.
Shabani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delaware walks away with a smile on his face. Shabani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rufus Delaware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamdi Shabani.
Delaware scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Hamdi Shabani has been cut.
Delaware connects with an inside leg kick.
Shabani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Delaware circles away.
Shabani looks winded!
Delaware throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Shabani closes the distance and pushes Delaware back into the ropes.
Shabani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Delaware tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delaware trying to stall but Shabani improves his position.
Shabani wants to take the fight to the mat but Delaware manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Delaware is trying to maintain a safe position but Shabani gets an underhook and turns Delaware into the ropes.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Delaware seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Shabani is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Delaware wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rufus Delaware.
Delaware scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shabani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shabani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabani throws a body punch but Delaware moves out of range.
Delaware seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Delaware finds it's target.
Delaware misses with the combination.
Delaware throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delaware throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shabani.
Shabani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delaware defends well and Shabani ends up having to push Delaware into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delaware ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Rufus Delaware will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamdi Shabani's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Delaware lands with a nice combination. Shabani backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Shabani is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Shabani walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Delaware swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rufus Delaware!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Winkle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Delaware misses.
Winkle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winkle connects with a body shot that sends Delaware's belly button to the back.
A big left from Delaware misses.
Winkle unleashes a big counter combination but Delaware bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winkle avoids the head kick by Delaware.
Delaware throws a combination. Winkle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Delaware throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winkle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Delaware tries a head kick but it misses.
Winkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delaware misses with a body punch
and Winkle counters with a left to the body.
Delaware moves out of range of the body kick.
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
Winkle feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Delaware blocks the leg kick.
Winkle throws a head kick but Delaware moves out of range.
Delaware throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winkle.
Winkle fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Delaware misses with an uppercut
letting Winkle counter with a right hand.
Winkle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winkle is looking for the big counter here.
Delaware scores with a jab. Winkle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Delaware. Those never looked like landing.
Winkle scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delaware. Winkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delaware lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winkle circles away quickly and effectively.
Delaware swings for the body but Winkle moves out of range.
Winkle looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Delaware looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Delaware misses
and Delaware takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winkle.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Delaware.
Delaware throws a jab when Winkle was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaware misses with a body punch
and Winkle counters with a three punch combo that has Delaware backing up. Delaware nods at Winkle to acknowledge the strikes.
Delaware fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rufus Delaware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaware waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winkle.
Delaware lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Delaware. No joy for Winkle on that attempt.
Rufus Delaware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Winkle.
Winkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delaware.
Some wild striking there from Delaware.
Winkle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delaware throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winkle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
No joy there for Delaware, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
Delaware misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delaware misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Winkle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winkle showed some decent athleticism there.
Delaware tries to roll over but Winkle keeps him under control.
Winkle is looking to advance position but Delaware won't allow it.
Delaware manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Delaware is looking for a triangle but Winkle pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Delaware thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Winkle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delaware is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Delaware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winkle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winkle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winkle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Delaware looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Delaware keeping full guard, as Winkle tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Delaware dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Winkle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Winkle tries for a takedown but Delaware sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Delaware went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Winkle tries to clinch up.
Delaware misses with an uppercut. Winkle saw that one coming.
Delaware tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winkle was well out of range. Poor timing from Delaware.
Delaware throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Winkle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Delaware's guard.#ES#
Delaware has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Winkle is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Delaware lands with a light punch inside.
Winkle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Winkle blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winkle fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Delaware breaks from the clinch.
Delaware swinging wildly here.
Winkle with the counter takedown but Delaware avoids it easily.#T1#
Winkle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Delaware misses with the combination.
Winkle throws a counter combo.
Delaware swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delaware misses with a wild combination.
Winkle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delaware throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delaware blocks a head kick by Winkle.
Winkle goes for a double leg but Delaware avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Delaware continues to drive forward.
Rufus Delaware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Winkle.
Winkle is breathing heavily.
Winkle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No joy there for Delaware, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Winkle fails with the takedown.
Delaware appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rufus Delaware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delaware lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delaware misses with the combination.
Delaware lands a leg kick that knocks Winkle off balance momentarily.
Delaware scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaware fails to land with a series of punches.
Delaware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?
Delaware bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winkle's head backwards.
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
Winkle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Delaware is fending him off so far but Winkle persists. Nope, Delaware circles away and we're back to standing.
Delaware lands a leg kick that knocks Winkle off balance momentarily.
Delaware lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Delaware swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winkle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Delaware.
Winkle darts in looking for a takedown but Delaware gets double underhooks and turns Winkle into the cage.
Winkle dives in for a single leg takedown but Delaware sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rufus Delaware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delaware fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delaware misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Delaware.
Winkle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Delaware can pounce on him.
A right-left combo lands from Delaware.
Delaware tries to bum rush Winkle with a series of wild strikes but Winkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winkle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winkle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delaware manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
Winkle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Delaware throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaware dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winkle. That did some damage!
Delaware misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Winkle drives through with a takedown into Delaware's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Delaware trying to control the position.
Delaware tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Delaware had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winkle defends it easily.
Winkle wants to control from the top but Delaware keeps moving. #SUB#
Delaware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winkle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winkle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Delaware dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Winkle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delaware throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delaware throws a right and a left that Winkle avoids nicely.
Winkle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Delaware misses with a wild combination.
And Winkle tries to counter it with a takedown but Delaware pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Delaware swats away the attempt to clinch by Winkle.
Delaware tries a head kick but it misses.
Rufus Delaware is winning the standup battle so far.
Delaware throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Winkle counters with a shoot takedown. Delaware fights it but they end up in guard.
Delaware looking for a sweep. Not yet Delaware, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tim Winkle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winkle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Delaware trying to strike off his back.
Delaware trying to strike off his back.
Winkle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Delaware trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Delaware trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winkle shoots in looking for a takedown but Delaware manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winkle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Delaware throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Winkle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delaware will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Delaware pulls Winkle in close to prevent any damage.
Delaware is trying to keep Winkle in close.
#T2##SUB#
Delaware is looking for a triangle but Winkle pushes his legs off easily.
Winkle passes Delaware's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winkle wants to take a breather but Delaware is having none of it.
It looks like Winkle is going to stand back up.
Delaware is looking to control Winkle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delaware avoid being mounted?
Winkle prevents Delaware from improving his position.#T3#
Delaware keeping control of the position.
Delaware manages to get to full guard.
Delaware is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Delaware not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Delaware is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Delaware sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winkle defending well though. #T4#
Winkle trying to control but Delaware postures up.
Delaware wants to take a breather but Winkle is having none of it.
Delaware with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Delaware not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winkle is looking for a sweep. Delaware is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tim Winkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Winkle.
I think Delaware has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Delaware!
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