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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Dela Cruz (ranked 7542 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trzy Trzy (ranked 17972 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trzy Trzy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trzy has managed to clinch.
Trzy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Trzy trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Trzy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dela Cruz looking to control.
Trzy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dela Cruz wants to stand and escape but Trzy is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dela Cruz keeping full guard, as Trzy tries to pass.
Dela Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trzy defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Trzy in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trzy shoots in and bounces Dela Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trzy pushes down on Dela Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trzy is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dela Cruz punching from the bottom.
Trzy is taking a breather. Dela Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trzy is looking to advance position but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Trzy has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz is looking to escape.
Dela Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trzy is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.
Dela Cruz kicks Trzy off and gets back to his feet.
Dela Cruz tries to clinch but Trzy is having none of it.
Trzy swats away the attempt to clinch by Dela Cruz.
Trzy Trzy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz misses the body punch
and Trzy counters with a left to the body.
Trzy throws a good cross that connects.
Trzy moves into range and clinches up with Dela Cruz.
Trzy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trzy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trzy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trzy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dela Cruz defends well.
Trzy looking for a sweep. Not yet Trzy, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trzy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dela Cruz passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trzy tries to improve position but can't.
Trzy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Trzy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dela Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dela Cruz's back!
You can see the frustration on Dela Cruz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Trzy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Trzy gets his hands free as Dela Cruz looks to control.
Dela Cruz turns into Trzy and is now in his guard.
Trzy is looking for a triangle but Dela Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trzy Trzy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trzy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dela Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trzy somewhat.
Dela Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trzy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dela Cruz.
Trzy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trzy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trzy lands in his opponent's guard.
Trzy looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Dela Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Dela Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trzy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trzy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dela Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trzy manages to get himself to full guard.
Dela Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trzy is looking to reverse the position.
Trzy is trying to control Dela Cruz's posture but Dela Cruz avoids it.
Dela Cruz working the ground and pound but Trzy is defending the strikes.
Trzy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dela Cruz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trzy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trzy wants to improve his position but Dela Cruz is controlling well.
Dela Cruz is trying to control. Trzy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Trzy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trzy tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.
Trzy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trzy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trzy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dela Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trzy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Trzy keeps moving.
Trzy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trzy wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Trzy is working an open guard so Dela Cruz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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.
The crowd cheers as Trzy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dela Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Trzy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dela Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trzy!
Trzy feints and as Dela Cruz raises his hands in defense, Trzy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Trzy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trzy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Cruz defends it well.
Trzy wants to free his trapped foot but Dela Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trzy Trzy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dela Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trzy quickly recovers to half guard.
Trzy gets full guard.
Trzy is trying to hold Dela Cruz in close to prevent damage but Dela Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
Trzy wants to improve his position but Dela Cruz is controlling well.
Dela Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trzy's head.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Trzy is a slippery customer.
Trzy is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Trzy is defending well.
Trzy tries to roll over but Dela Cruz keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control from half guard but Trzy is working away.
Trzy is pressing down on Dela Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trzy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Trzy's legs - danger averted.
Dela Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dela Cruz advances to half guard.
Trzy is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trzy avoid being mounted?
Dela Cruz wants to control but Trzy is keeping him busy.
Dela Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trzy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dela Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dela Cruz's back!
Trzy looking for the RNC.
Trzy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Trzy is working for a rear naked choke. Dela Cruz is not defending it well and Trzy has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dela Cruz refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dela Cruz's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trzy Trzy!
Trzy Trzy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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