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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McClure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pequeno Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel McClure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pequeno Delgado!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McClure shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Delgado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McClure throwing strikes but missing.
McClure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Delgado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McClure drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Delgado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McClure has Delgado in his guard.
McClure has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delgado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McClure had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delgado defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado got a little sloppy there for a moment and McClure has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delgado has managed to get both his arms back between McClure's legs - danger averted.
McClure is breathing heavily.
Delgado passes McClure's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Delgado is trying to work for a kimura but McClure is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClure blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delgado.
Delgado is trying to control. McClure wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Delgado is looking for a kimura but McClure is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delgado to get the leverage.
McClure wants to get back to full guard.
Delgado is looking to take a break and control but McClure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McClure wants to get back to his feet.
Delgado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McClure is just riding it out for now. Delgado eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McClure looks like he's trying to stand up.
Delgado thows a huge punch but McClure dodges it nicely.
Delgado trying to pass the guard but McClure defending well.
McClure wants to get back to full guard.
Delgado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McClure's head.
Delgado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McClure sees it coming and defends easily.
Delgado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McClure defends it well.
Delgado tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McClure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delgado in particular looking to stall.
Delgado is trying to work for a kimura but McClure is defending well.
Delgado wants to free his trapped foot but McClure is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delgado is looking to take a break and control but McClure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Delgado might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McClure kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Delgado is trying to work for a kimura but McClure is defending well.
McClure works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Delgado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McClure is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Delgado, into his guard.
Delgado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McClure is aware though and is defending well.
Delgado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McClure postures up and lands a big shot to Delgado's brow.
Delgado wants to sweep but no luck.
McClure trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Daniel McClure will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Delgado throws a one two combo.
Delgado stuffs the takedown attempt from McClure. McClure gets slowly back to his feet.
McClure gets a takedown into half guard.
McClure misses with a head shot. Delgado uses the momentum to regain guard.
McClure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delgado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McClure is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delgado has control of McClure's left arm, preventing McClure from doing any damage.
McClure drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Delgado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McClure has Delgado in his guard.
Delgado trying to control but McClure is working from the bottom.
Delgado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Delgado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClure swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McClure doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McClure is looking to stand up but Delgado isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McClure keeping moving, preventing Delgado from controlling successfully.
McClure wants to stand and escape but Delgado is having none of it.
Delgado is looking to work some ground and pound but McClure has wrist control.
McClure keeping moving, preventing Delgado from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McClure has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delgado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Delgado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but McClure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Delgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Delgado trying to control but McClure is working from the bottom.
Delgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Delgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Delgado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Delgado passes McClure's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McClure is trying to escape back to his feet but Delgado uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McClure is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Delgado has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Delgado tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Delgado throws a strike aimed at the side of McClure's head but McClure avoids it well.
Delgado wants to lay and pray for a moment but McClure keeps working.
McClure throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pequeno Delgado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delgado dips to his left and cracks McClure with an uppercut!
McClure stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delgado.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Delgado enables McClure to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Delgado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McClure trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delgado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McClure can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McClure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delgado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel McClure will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Delgado scores with a hook to the body. McClure takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Delgado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Delgado.
Delgado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Delgado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daniel McClure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delgado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Delgado works McClure's body with a nice hook.
Delgado cracks McClure with an open hand slap.
Delgado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McClure walks into a straight right hand from Delgado.
Delgado dips to his left and cracks McClure with an uppercut!
Delgado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McClure has time to react.
Delgado lands a jab.
Delgado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McClure takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McClure tries to clinch up
and Delgado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado sizes up McClure with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McClure shoots in for a takedown but Delgado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Delgado lands a nice shot to the body.
Delgado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McClure doesn't seem bothered though.
Delgado scores with a sloppy right hand. McClure should have avoided that one.
Delgado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delgado scores with a three punch combo!
Delgado lands a nice hook to McClure's body. McClure takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delgado lands a nice hook to McClure's body. McClure takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delgado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Delgado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McClure.
McClure closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Delgado works McClure's body with a nice hook.
Delgado lands a right hook to the body.
Daniel McClure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delgado scores with a body shot.
McClure with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Delgado to score with a decent uppercut.
Delgado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Delgado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado jabs McClure to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A cross from Delgado lands.
Delgado scores with a jab.
Delgado connects with a right hand. McClure shakes it off.
Delgado scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delgado sizes up McClure with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Delgado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Delgado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McClure takes a jab right on the kisser.
McClure takes one to the side of the head.
Delgado connects with the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Delgado, as that shot connected.
McClure looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Delgado cracks McClure with a right hand to the side of the head.
McClure takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delgado dips to his left and cracks McClure with an uppercut!
A left lands for Delgado.
Delgado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Delgado cracks McClure with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Delgado.
Delgado lands a jab to McClure's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Delgado. Beautiful body shot.
Delgado lands a right hook to the body.
Delgado scores with a nice head shot.
McClure's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delgado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McClure scrambles back to his feet.
Delgado lands a right hook to the body.
Delgado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McClure's head.
Daniel McClure is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delgado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pequeno Delgado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClure takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Delgado lands with a hook. McClure tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Delgado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McClure's head backwards.
A right-left combo lands from Delgado.
Delgado scores with a shot to the body.
McClure has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McClure there as he acknowledges the shot.
Delgado throws a leg kick but McClure sees it coming and moves out of range.
McClure takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delgado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Delgado - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Delgado, as that shot connected.
Delgado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McClure at a distance.
McClure's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delgado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McClure scrambles back to his feet.
McClure on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Delgado catches McClure right on the button with a cross.
Delgado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Delgado lands with a hook. McClure tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Delgado scores with a hook.
Delgado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pequeno Delgado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Delgado scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delgado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McClure on the side of the head.
Delgado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Delgado tests McClure's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Delgado throws a hook but McClure blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pequeno Delgado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McClure 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pequeno Delgado!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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