PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Underworld comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mr. Torture kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shane Dela Cruz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Dela Cruz
vs
Underworld

187 cm
38
199 lbs
28 - 24 - 0

181 cm
37
192 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Underworld.
Dela Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Underworld should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Underworld.
Dela Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Underworld.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Underworld shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Underworld tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Underworld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Underworld misses with a double jab.
Underworld buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dela Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Underworld gets double underhooks and turns Dela Cruz into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but Underworld has him pressed against the cage.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but Underworld has him pressed against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Underworld won't allow it.
Underworld misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dela Cruz.
Underworld trying to land knees to the body.
Dela Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Underworld.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz fails to pull guard.
Underworld scores with a shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Underworld pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Underworld throws a sloppy head kick and Dela Cruz moves out of range easily.

Underworld gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dela Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dela Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dela Cruz 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.
Underworld wants to stand but Dela Cruz is controlling the position.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Underworld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dela Cruz stops Underworld from standing up.
Dela Cruz cracks Underworld with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Underworld is working from the bottom.
Underworld is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dela Cruz is controlling him.
Dela Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Underworld works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dela Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dela Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Underworld keeps moving.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Underworld is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Underworld is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Underworld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz prevents Underworld from getting back to his feet.
Dela Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Underworld blocks nicely.
Underworld utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Underworld utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dela Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underworld wants to stand up but Dela Cruz is controlling him.
Dela Cruz distracts Underworld with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dela Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Underworld's brow.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Underworld keeps moving.
Dela Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dela Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Underworld's head.
Dela Cruz advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Underworld is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela Cruz lands strikes from half guard.

It looks like Hades Underworld has been cut.
Dela Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dela Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Underworld is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dela Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Dela Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hades Underworld's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Underworld enables Dela Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Underworld manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Underworld wants to stand up but Dela Cruz is controlling him.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Underworld is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz distracts Underworld with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dela Cruz won't allow Underworld to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Underworld is keeping the position.

Underworld has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dela Cruz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Underworld just stands there and leans against the cage.
Underworld misses with a knee strike.
Dela Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dela Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Underworld.
Underworld misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Underworld won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld tries to work over Dela Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but Underworld has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Underworld forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Underworld 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 has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Underworld after a bit of a struggle.
Underworld prevents the takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Underworld turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Underworld tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dela Cruz avoids it.
Dela Cruz blocks the elbow strike.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Underworld won't allow it.
Underworld pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dela Cruz fails to pull guard.
Underworld misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dela Cruz.
Underworld landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underworld crunches a lovely knee into Dela Cruz's ribcage.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Underworld to keep the fight standing.
Dela Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Underworld tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dela Cruz avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld lands with a right to the head.
Underworld with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Shane Dela Cruz has been cut.
Dela Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Underworld fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Underworld looks to land a left hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Underworld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Underworld sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Underworld is fending him off so far but Dela Cruz persists. Nope, Underworld circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Underworld swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dela Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Underworld misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Dela Cruz.
Underworld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Dela Cruz.
Underworld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dela Cruz.
Hades Underworld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underworld staying out of range there.
Shane Dela Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld tries a head kick but it misses.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dela Cruz throws a series of punches but Underworld avoids them all with ease.
Dela Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Underworld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Underworld slips under a jab.
Underworld swings for the body but Dela Cruz moves out of range.

Dela Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Underworld pushes Dela Cruz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dela Cruz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Underworld regains half guard, as Dela Cruz was trying to land strikes.
Underworld blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Underworld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underworld keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Underworld wants to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dela Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Dela Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Underworld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dela Cruz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Underworld is trying to stand back up but Dela Cruz is controlling him
Dela Cruz trying to control the action but Underworld is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hades Underworld will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Underworld throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Dela Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Underworld.
Nice straight punches there by Dela Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz with a poor takedown
and Underworld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Dela Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Underworld throws a head kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Underworld looks to land a combination but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
Underworld blocks a head kick by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Underworld throws a head kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dela Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dela Cruz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Underworld bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dela Cruz misses with an uppercut. Underworld saw that one coming.
A head kick from Underworld lands but Dela Cruz takes it in his stride.
Dela Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Dela Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.

Dela Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dela Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Underworld sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dela Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Underworld controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underworld dodges the ground and pound from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Underworld is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dela Cruz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dela Cruz looks up at the clock and then as Underworld takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dela Cruz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shane Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz working the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dela Cruz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Underworld down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz working the strikes but Underworld uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Underworld manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Underworld tries to sprawl but Dela Cruz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dela Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dela Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Underworld keeps working.
Dela Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Underworld looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Underworld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Underworld keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Underworld is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
Dela Cruz is really struggling to control Underworld but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dela Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Dela Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Underworld defends it.
Dela Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Underworld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dela Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Underworld is staying active underneath Dela Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dela Cruz wants to pass to mount but Underworld is defending the position.
Underworld pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Underworld is a slippery customer.
Dela Cruz throwing shots but Underworld is blocking nicely.
Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Underworld is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underworld pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dela Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Dela Cruz winds up and cracks Underworld with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Underworld keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Dela Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dela Cruz 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Dela Cruz!
Our winner, Shane Dela Cruz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.