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Event:
Revelations II
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Yoshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duvenage as he avoids it easily.
Duvenage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Duvenage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshi shoots and misses #CL2#
and Duvenage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duvenage.
Yoshi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duvenage smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Yoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshi has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Yoshi pushes Duvenage up against the cage in a clinch.
Duvenage controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Duvenage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yoshi regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvenage postures up.
Duvenage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Duvenage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yoshi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duvenage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duvenage looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Duvenage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Yoshi rushes Duvenage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duvenage is struggling to control the position.
Duvenage is pressed up against the cage. Yoshi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duvenage down to the mat. Duvenage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Duvenage tries to keep at a distance but Yoshi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Duvenage as the two fighters clinch.
Duvenage prevents a body shot from Yoshi.
Yoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duvenage is defending well for now.
Yoshi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duvenage to keep the fight standing.
Duvenage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Duvenage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Duvenage stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Duvenage pulls guard effortlessly.
Duvenage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Yoshi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Yoshi seems to have locked his on tight now - Duvenage screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Yoshi, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leonardo Yoshi!
Leonardo Yoshi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Diederik Duvenage was interviewed post fight and said 'Nobody can hurt me without my permission.'.
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Event:
JBL Faceoff
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Duvenage tries to clinch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Duvenage has closed the distance and engaged Dela Cruz in a clinch.
Duvenage has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duvenage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duvenage but Duvenage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvenage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duvenage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duvenage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dela Cruz.
#T1#
Duvenage is looking to clinch.
Dela Cruz motions for Duvenage to come forward. Dela Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duvenage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duvenage misses with a two punch combination.
Dela Cruz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Dela Cruz darts in and clinches Duvenage up against the cage.#BC#
Duvenage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duvenage is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Dela Cruz being controlled against the cage.
Dela Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Duvenage keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Dela Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duvenage up against the cage.
Dela Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Duvenage has the dominant position.
Dela Cruz letting Duvenage take a breather here.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Duvenage.
Duvenage managing to block the knees to the body from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Dela Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dela Cruz's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dela Cruz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Dela Cruz moves into the clinch.
Duvenage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but Duvenage has him pressed against the cage.
Diederik Duvenage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.#T4#
Dela Cruz stalling in the clinch but Duvenage improves position.
Dela Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dela Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Duvenage avoids it by throwing Dela Cruz back against the cage.
Duvenage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dela Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duvenage has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duvenage.
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 Diederik Duvenage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duvenage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Duvenage darts in and clinches Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Duvenage'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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duvenage as Dela Cruz tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Duvenage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duvenage has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Duvenage can't find room to land a body shot as Dela Cruz controls the action.
Duvenage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dela Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Duvenage keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Duvenage pulls guard.
Duvenage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duvenage wants to improve his position but instead Dela Cruz has moved into half guard.
Dela Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Duvenage wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz moves into full mount! Duvenage won't be happy about that!
Duvenage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duvenage is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Duvenage wants to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Duvenage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Duvenage is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dela Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Duvenage wants to hold on but Dela Cruz pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Dela Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dela Cruz dodges the punch combination from Duvenage.
#CL#
Duvenage rushes Dela Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Duvenage 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 pushes off an throws an elbow but Duvenage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dela Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Duvenage tries to score with a low kick but Dela Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
Dela Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duvenage with a body shot.#T1##CL#
Duvenage has Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dela Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Duvenage is controlling him.
Duvenage slows down the pace here.
Dela Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Duvenage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duvenage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dela Cruz's efforts to push away.
Duvenage can't find room to land a body shot as Dela Cruz controls the action.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Duvenage won't allow it.
Duvenage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dela Cruz or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Duvenage slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Duvenage for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Duvenage has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.#TD#
Dela Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Duvenage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Duvenage gets to his feet. Dela Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Duvenage moves in looking to clinch but Dela Cruz pushes him off.
Dela Cruz looks to land a right hand but Duvenage moved out of range.#CL2#
Dela Cruz rushes Duvenage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duvenage avoiding damage.
Dela Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diederik Duvenage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duvenage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diederik Duvenage!
Diederik Duvenage took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Dynamite comes in small packages! You just got yours handed to you!'.
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Event:
Rite of Passage
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Duvenage rushes Honda and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Duvenage.
#BC2#
Duvenage breaks from the clinch.
Duvenage throws a series of strikes that have Honda backpedaling.
#CL2#
Duvenage gets a clinch.
Honda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duvenage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Honda tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Duvenage.
Duvenage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duvenage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Honda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duvenage scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duvenage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duvenage stalls.
Duvenage just leaning against Honda, taking a breather.
Honda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duvenage prevents it.
#T3#
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Honda up against the cage.
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Honda up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.#CL2#
Duvenage moves into the clinch.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Honda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duvenage is defending well.
Duvenage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duvenage avoiding damage.
Honda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duvenage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diederik Duvenage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Honda slips a jab and a cross from Duvenage.
Honda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Duvenage darts in and clinches Honda up against the cage.
Duvenage stalling.
Duvenage prevents the takedown attempt.
Duvenage slowing the pace effectively.
Duvenage prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Duvenage breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Duvenage rushes Honda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Duvenage avoiding damage.
Duvenage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duvenage has Honda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Honda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duvenage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duvenage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.#CL2#
Duvenage clinches up with Honda and pushes him back against the cage.
Duvenage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duvenage pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Duvenage clinches up against the cage.
Duvenage stalling against the cage.
Duvenage jumps guard but Honda stands there with Duvenage around his waist. Duvenage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Duvenage leaning against his opponent.
Duvenage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duvenage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Honda letting Duvenage take a breather here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.#CL2#
Duvenage drives through and clinches with Honda against the cage.
Duvenage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duvenage is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Duvenage - that landed with a thud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duvenage gets underhooks to prevent Honda's takedown attempt.
Duvenage leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diederik Duvenage 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!
#R3##CL2#
Duvenage clinches up with Honda and pushes him back against the cage.
Duvenage just leaning against Honda, taking a breather.
Honda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duvenage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Honda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duvenage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Duvenage has closed the distance and engaged Honda in a clinch.
#T1#
Duvenage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Duvenage.
Duvenage prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Honda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duvenage is looking for a sweep.
Duvenage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duvenage can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Duvenage tries to control but Honda manages to take his back.
Duvenage trying to control the position but Honda manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Honda is cranking Duvenage's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Duvenage! He's tightened the choke and Duvenage is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazunori Honda!
Diederik Duvenage spoke after the fight, saying 'Nobody can hurt me without my permission.'.
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Event:
JBL Test Your Might 1
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown.
Duvenage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dela Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Dela Cruz misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Duvenage closes the distance and clinches.
Duvenage presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Dela Cruz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Duvenage forces Dela Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Duvenage manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Duvenage has the dominant position.
Duvenage stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Duvenage.
#T1#
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Duvenage manages to get underhooks.
Duvenage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dela Cruz is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Dela Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Duvenage drives through and clinches with Dela Cruz against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dela Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Duvenage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Duvenage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dela Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duvenage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dela Cruz tries to break free but Duvenage pushes him back against the cage.
Duvenage is trying to pull guard but Dela Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Duvenage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Duvenage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dela Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dela Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Duvenage has double underhooks.
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dela Cruz up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Duvenage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Duvenage's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Duvenage stalling the fight.
Duvenage receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dela Cruz is pressed up against the cage. Duvenage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dela Cruz down to the mat. Dela Cruz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duvenage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duvenage but Duvenage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duvenage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Duvenage stuffs the takedown.
Dela Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dela Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duvenage defends well and Dela Cruz ends up having to push Duvenage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duvenage darts in looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Duvenage into the cage.
Dela Cruz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Duvenage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duvenage.
Dela Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Duvenage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz can't break the clinch.
Dela Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diederik Duvenage dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Duvenage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Duvenage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duvenage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Duvenage instigates a clinch.
Duvenage'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.
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Dela Cruz is trying to push Duvenage away but Duvenage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is looking to control Duvenage's arms but Duvenage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dela Cruz has his back to the cage.
Duvenage leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Duvenage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Duvenage holds him up against the cage and eventually Dela Cruz drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Duvenage.
Dela Cruz wants to break free but Duvenage has control.
Duvenage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Come on Duvenage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Duvenage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duvenage pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
Duvenage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duvenage as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Duvenage rushes Dela Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Duvenage won't allow it.
Dela Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duvenage smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Duvenage closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Dela Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Duvenage has Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Duvenage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dela Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Dela Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Duvenage tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Dela Cruz shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Duvenage has managed to clinch.
Duvenage effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Dela Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Duvenage breaks the clinch.
Duvenage's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duvenage duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Juan Dela Cruz has been cut.
Juan Dela Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duvenage misses with a few strikes there.
Duvenage throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Dela Cruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duvenage scores with a three punch combo!
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Duvenage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Duvenage pushes Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Duvenage manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
A combination from Duvenage does no damage.
Dela Cruz is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Dela Cruz has managed to clinch.
Duvenage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dela Cruz's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Duvenage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Duvenage rushes Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duvenage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Duvenage misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Come on Duvenage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diederik Duvenage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Dela Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Duvenage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Duvenage tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duvenage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dela Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duvenage circles away.
Duvenage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duvenage stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Duvenage takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Duvenage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duvenage prevents a body shot from Dela Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz tries to work over Duvenage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Duvenage.
#BC#
Dela Cruz breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Duvenage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duvenage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Duvenage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duvenage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dela Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Duvenage keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Duvenage.
Diederik Duvenage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dela Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dela Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duvenage is stalling here.
Duvenage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duvenage tries to throw a body punch but Dela Cruz avoids it by throwing Duvenage back against the cage.
Duvenage gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Duvenage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Duvenage stands there with Dela Cruz around his waist. Dela Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Dela Cruz is looking to control Duvenage's arms but Duvenage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dela Cruz has his back to the cage.
Dela Cruz letting Duvenage take a breather here.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duvenage to keep the fight standing.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Duvenage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dela Cruz into the cage.#TD2#
Duvenage pulls Dela Cruz into guard.
Dela Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duvenage is trying to keep Dela Cruz in close.
Duvenage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dela Cruz is staying active underneath Duvenage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diederik Duvenage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duvenage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diederik Duvenage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duvenage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diederik Duvenage!
Diederik Duvenage looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Dynamite comes in small packages! You just got yours handed to you!'.
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