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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Cruz has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20 - 15 - 2 |
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199 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Dan Jordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon staying out of range there.
Jordon drives through with a takedown into Dela Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jordon pushing down on Dela Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jordon looks to land a strike but Dela Cruz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Jordon throwing strikes but missing.
Jordon throwing strikes from guard but Dela Cruz blocks nicely.
Jordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Jordon from controlling successfully.
Jordon passes Dela Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dela Cruz controlling the position well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordon is thwarting Dela Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Jordon control the position.
Dela Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Jordon.
Jordon is looking for a kimura but Dela Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordon to get the leverage.
Dela Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jordon pulls his head out easily.
Jordon trying to pass the guard but Dela Cruz defending well.
Dela Cruz tries to roll over but Jordon keeps him under control.
Jordon is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Jordon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dela Cruz!
Jordon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jordon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dela Cruz has worked his arm free - good work by Dela Cruz!
Jordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dela Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Dela Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon lands an elbow.
Jordon swings around for an armbar but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jordon's guard.
Jordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
Jordon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Allstars MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jordon is on top in guard.
Jordon lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jordon looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordon postures up in Dela Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Jordon passes Dela Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Jordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jordon tries to pass to full mount but Dela Cruz defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control here.
Jordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Jordon is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jordon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dela Cruz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jordon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Jordon!
A very excited looking Dan Jordon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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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