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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 5504 p4p, 514 weight class) and Frando Delmar (ranked 23725 p4p, 598 weight class). Frando Delmar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frando Delmar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delmar shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Delmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Delmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodrizinho Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frando Delmar.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Delmar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Delmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Delmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delmar.
Delmar looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delmar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delmar.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Delmar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delmar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Delmar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Delmar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delmar shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delmar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delmar is defended easily by Chai.
Chai is looking to counter the offense by Delmar and move into the clinch.
Delmar misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delmar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delmar shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai is looking to counter the offense by Delmar and move into the clinch.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Delmar manages to circle out of the way.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Delmar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
Delmar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Delmar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chai's waist but Chai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delmar off to one side.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Delmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Delmar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Delmar shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Delmar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Delmar ends up having to push Chai into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delmar dives in and grabs Chai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes down on Delmar's head and hops out.
Delmar shoots in looking for a takedown. Chai tries to sprawl out of it but Delmar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delmar.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delmar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delmar shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delmar.
Chai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Delmar manages to circle out of the way.
Rodrizinho Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delmar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai jumps guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chai jumps guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chai fails to pull guard.
Chai tries to pull guard but Delmar forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chai tries to pull guard but Delmar holds him up against the ropes and eventually Chai drops back down to his feet.
Chai jumps guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Delmar is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Delmar is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Chai tries to pull guard but Delmar won't allow it.
Delmar is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Chai can't fight it off and eventually Delmar manages to take the fight to the floor. Chai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Delmar
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Delmar stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delmar is aware though and is defending well.
Delmar tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Delmar won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Delmar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chai has tightened it up now! Delmar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrizinho Chai!
Our winner, Rodrizinho Chai, 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. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 3
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frando Delmar (ranked 23787 p4p, 612 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 5254 p4p, 510 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ottke's choice of entrance music: Beautiful Day- U2. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frando Delmar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Delmar shoots in and drives through. Ottke sprawls well.
Ottke wants to counter with a clinch but Delmar pushes him away.
Delmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ottke tries to avoid it but Delmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ottke to the ground. Ottke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ottke wants to counter with a clinch but Delmar pushes him away.
Delmar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delmar (2) vs (0) Ottke
Delmar drops back looking for a leg! Ottke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ottke manages to kick Delmar off! Delmar jumps back into Ottke's guard.
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delmar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (2) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Delmar is working from the bottom.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delmar is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Delmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke being controlled here momentarily.
Delmar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Delmar is adopting a defensive guard.
Delmar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at CrossFit Sydney 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 Delmar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (4) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delmar won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Delmar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delmar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ottke dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (4) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Delmar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Delmar keeps moving.
Delmar 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.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Delmar keeps moving.
Delmar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (6) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Delmar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delmar is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delmar to get the leverage.
Delmar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Delmar (9) vs (4) Ottke
Delmar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ottke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ottke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Delmar is very close to passing his half guard.
Delmar trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ottke is pressing down on Delmar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Delmar has gone for a leg lock! Ottke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Delmar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (9) vs (6) Ottke
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delmar 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.
Delmar keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Delmar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delmar is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Delmar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Delmar keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Delmar has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Delmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delmar trying to control the position here.
Delmar keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Delmar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Delmar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (11) vs (6) Ottke
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delmar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ottke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ottke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ottke! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Delmar (11) vs (10) Ottke
Delmar is looking for a sweep.
Ottke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Delmar is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Delmar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Delmar struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Delmar is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Delmar gets back to half guard.
Ottke is thwarting Delmar's attempts to control the position.
Delmar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Delmar trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke wants to work for an arm triangle but Delmar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ottke trying to control the action but Delmar is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Delmar wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delmar keeps working.
Ottke works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Delmar (11) vs (13) Ottke
Delmar is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Delmar to control.
Delmar regains half guard.
Ottke is trying to control. Delmar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Delmar is trying to control but can't.
Ottke is pressing down on Delmar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Delmar is holding on for now.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Delmar is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delmar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delmar is controlling Ottke's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ottke seems to be working for a kimura but Delmar defends the submission attempt.
Delmar is trying to control but can't.
Delmar wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Delmar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Delmar is defending well.
Delmar is looking to improve his position.
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Delmar tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
Delmar is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
Ottke looks winded!
Delmar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Delmar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Delmar is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Delmar is trying is best to control the position here.
Ottke is thwarting Delmar's attempts to control the position.
Delmar gets full guard.
Delmar pulls Ottke in to control the position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Delmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke won't allow Delmar to sweep him here.
Delmar is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delmar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Well,Delmar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Delmar keeps moving.
Delmar has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Delmar managing to control the position.
Delmar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (13) vs (13) Ottke
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (13) vs (15) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Delmar is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Delmar controlling the position.
Delmar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (15) vs (15) Ottke
Delmar pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Delmar is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delmar to get the leverage.
Delmar seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ottke has recovered full guard.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Delmar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (15) vs (17) Ottke
Delmar 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.
Delmar keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Delmar controlling the position.
Ottke trying to control but Delmar is working from the bottom.
Ottke won't allow Delmar to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Delmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delmar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 17 to 15.
A less than humble Rolf Ottke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
UPF 6: Good Fight Day
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Delmar shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Carter misses.
Delmar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delmar somewhat.
Carter works Delmar's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Carter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Delmar shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carter is looking to counter the offense by Delmar and move into the clinch.
Nick Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frando Delmar.#CL2#
Delmar forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter is leaning against Delmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Carter controlling the action here for a moment.
Carter just leaning against Delmar, taking a breather.
Carter taking a breather.
Carter taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter.
Delmar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Carter as Delmar shoots in.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Delmar clinches up against the cage.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Carter has Delmar pressed against the cage.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter stalls.
Delmar jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delmar backwards.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Delmar letting Carter take a breather here.
Carter gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Delmar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carter has Delmar pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Carter works the jab nicely.
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!
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Delmar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delmar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Delmar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Delmar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Delmar persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Delmar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delmar throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Carter takes a swing at Delmar's ribcage but misses.
Delmar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter thuds his right hand into Delmar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Delmar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Carter lands a jab.#T4#
Delmar has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Carter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Delmar jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carter leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Carter to work.
A frustrated look appears on Delmar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Carter throws a body punch but Delmar moves out of range. #CL2#
Delmar darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Delmar fails to pull guard.
Delmar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carter to keep the fight standing.
Delmar has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Delmar is trying to pull guard but Carter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nick Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frando Delmar.
Carter stops a takedown attempt from Delmar.
Delmar takes a shot to the head.
Carter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delmar up against the cage.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delmar backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter stalling the fight.
Carter has Delmar pressed against the cage.
Delmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Carter.
#BC#
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delmar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Delmar.
Delmar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Carter throws a hook but Delmar avoids it easily.
Carter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Delmar moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delmar backwards.
Carter is struggling to control the position.
Delmar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
Carter can't break the clinch.
Delmar tries to stall but Carter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Delmar's head.
Carter pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delmar is looking for a takedown.
Delmar tries to stall but Carter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Delmar has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter leaning against his opponent.
Carter stops a takedown attempt from Delmar.
Carter slows down the pace 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!
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delmar.
#T3#
Delmar looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
Delmar wants to stall.
Delmar tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Delmar drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter is leaning against Delmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carter'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.
Delmar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delmar backwards.
Nick Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter is pushing Delmar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carter.
Delmar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delmar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Delmar persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Frando Delmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delmar lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Carter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Delmar. Delmar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Delmar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delmar can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delmar trying to land knees to the body.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carter cracks Delmar with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Carter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Delmar clinches with his opponent.
Delmar being controlled against the cage.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carter stalls.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Carter for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter.
Delmar fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delmar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Delmar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Delmar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Delmar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Carter instigates a clinch.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carter is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Delmar wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Delmar being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Delmar is trying to pull guard but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Nick Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frando Delmar.#TD2#
Delmar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delmar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Delmar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Delmar working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Delmar has his foot on Carter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carter works his way back into a safe position though.
Delmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Delmar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter chips away with some ground and pound.
Carter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Delmar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Delmar trying to strike off his back.
Delmar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Carter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delmar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Delmar stands up from Carter's guard - Delmar perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
Delmar throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Delmar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
A big right from Carter misses.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Delmar is just out of range.
Delmar doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carter gets through Delmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delmar goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nick Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Carter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Delmar moves into range and clinches up with Carter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frando Delmar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Carter!
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