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Event:
OFK 125 - Rhino Vs Barnes
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Dela Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Dela Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dela Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dela Cruz works over Hall's head and body with a nice combination.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dela Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Dela Cruz saw that one coming.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hall cracks Dela Cruz with a good jab.
Hall misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands with a nice combination. Dela Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall throws a push kick but Dela Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dela Cruz misses with the combination.
Hall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Hall.
Dela Cruz scores with a one two! Hall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Dela Cruz.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall throws a hook but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Hall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hall punishes Dela Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Hall has managed to clinch.
Dela Cruz has Hall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall with a hook.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dela Cruz.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charlie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Dela Cruz slips the punch.
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dela Cruz in his tracks.
Dela Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dela Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall throws a front kick aimed at Dela Cruz's knee but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
Hall misses with a hook.#TD#
Hall feints and as Dela Cruz raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3#
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dela Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dela Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Dela Cruz staying out of range there.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Dela Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hall napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SU#
Hall stands up from half guard.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Hall digs a good hook to Dela Cruz's body.
Dela Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is getting worse.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Dela Cruz's defenses.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dela Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A leg kick checked by Dela Cruz.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Dela Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall throws a head kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall tries to bum rush Dela Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Dela Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dela Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dela Cruz throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dela Cruz scores with a hook.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws the left hand but Dela Cruz avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dela Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dela Cruz misses with the combination.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Hall misses with a straight left. #T1#
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Hall drives through and clinches with Dela Cruz against the cage.
#BC#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dela Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Dela Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Dela Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Dela Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Hall closes the distance and pushes Dela Cruz back into the cage.#BC#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dela Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Dela Cruz moves forwards but Hall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Dela Cruz throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dela Cruz misses with a double jab.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall misses with the combination.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dela Cruz's head backwards.
Dela Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Dela Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall, which made it look bad.
Dela Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dela Cruz scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Hall.
Hall lands a nice hook to Dela Cruz's body. Dela Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Hall is looking to counter with a body kick.
Charlie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall misses with a hook. Dela Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Hall works the jab nicely.#CL#
Hall clinches up with Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dela Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Hall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hall with a nice calf kick.
Dela Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Dela Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dela Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Hall coming out on top.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall walks into a left hand.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Dela Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall scores with a jab. Dela Cruz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall throws a head kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dela Cruz blocks a jab.
Dela Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall throws a leg kick but Dela Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Dela Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dela Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses with a hook.
Dela Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall throws a quick counter head kick but Dela Cruz was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Dela Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one. #T1#
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall catches Dela Cruz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dela Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dela Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Dela Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Dela Cruz moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Dela Cruz with the counter takedown but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Dela Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall staying out of range there.
Dela Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.#CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jab by Hall.
Dela Cruz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dela Cruz duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Charlie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Dela Cruz's head back.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall punishes Dela Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall connects with the punch.
Dela Cruz moves out of range as Hall strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Dela Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dela Cruz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hall throws a right hand that Dela Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Dela Cruz also avoids with ease.#T3#
Dela Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall throws a body punch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz feints the counter takedown.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charlie Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dela Cruz checks a leg kick.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall walks into a jab.#CUT2#Jeez, Charlie Hall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dela Cruz staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook. Dela Cruz ducked under it nicely.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dela Cruz misses with a looping left.
Hall slips under a jab from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall throws a shot to the body.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dela Cruz. That did some damage!
Hall connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Dela Cruz - just one landing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
Art Vincent Dela Cruz took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First of all i would like to thank God for this opportunity man i dream this since i was a kid. And here it is in my waist man this lil heavy but i feel so damn fine i love this feeling man this is for everyone in the Philippines thank you all. And to mt opponent man you give me a hard time i almost'. |
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Event:
OFK 108 - Nekele Vs Hall
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Meyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Meyer has Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Meyer decides to pull guard.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyer is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Meyer.
Meyer is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up. #SU#
Dela Cruz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Meyer, up you get!
Dela Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Meyer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dela Cruz pushes Meyer off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Meyer clinches up against the cage.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meyer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dela Cruz swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Meyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Meyer swinging wildly here.
Meyer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Meyer forces Dela Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Meyer scores with a knee to the head.
Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Dela Cruz letting Meyer take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dela Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meyer after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dela Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.#CL2#
Meyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Meyer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dela Cruz or not. #BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Meyer has Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Meyer jumps guard.
#T3#
Dela Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Meyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Meyer.
Dela Cruz wants to stand but Meyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Dela Cruz tries to stand but Meyer is controlling from the bottom.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dela Cruz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Meyer is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyer is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Meyer darts in and clinches Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Meyer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Meyer prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Meyer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Meyer moves into range and clinches up with Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
Dela Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Meyer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dela Cruz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Meyer is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Cruz is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Meyer is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Cruz is defending it well.
Meyer trying to control.
Meyer gets his hands free as Dela Cruz looks to control. #T1#
Meyer has the hooks in. Dela Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Meyer.
Meyer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dela Cruz tries to roll but Meyer sticks to his back.
Meyer doesn't have the hooks in and Dela Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Meyer is keeping the position.
Dela Cruz prevents Meyer from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Meyer controls Dela Cruz momentarily but Dela Cruz frees himself.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Meyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
Dela Cruz kicks Meyer off and gets to his feet.
Dela Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Dela Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dela Cruz thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Meyer clinches. #T3#
Meyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dela Cruz wants a takedown.
Oscar Meyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Meyer tightens his grip and picks Dela Cruz up, before dumping him to the ground. Dela Cruz manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz is trying to hold Meyer in close to prevent damage but Meyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Meyer is trying to control. Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dela Cruz is pressing down on Meyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meyer with a nice head shot there.
Meyer trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Meyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Meyer has gone for a leg lock! Dela Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meyer's guard.#REVR#
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meyer is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Dela Cruz stands up from Meyer's guard - Dela Cruz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Meyer shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Dela Cruz misses. #CL2#
Meyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meyer is pressed up against the cage. Dela Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyer down to the mat. Meyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Meyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Meyer successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dela Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meyer's hands.
Dela Cruz misses with the combination.
Dela Cruz throws a series of punches but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer unleashes a big counter combination but Dela Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dela Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Meyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dela Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Dela Cruz in a clinch.
Meyer gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Meyer successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz stands up out of Meyer's guard for a moment - Meyer manages to land a nice upkick.
Meyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dela Cruz is looking to advance position but Meyer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Meyer with good strikes from the mount here!
Dela Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz gets back to half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meyer wants to take a breather but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz taking some punishment here, with Meyer in his half guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Meyer is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Dela Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meyer wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Meyer defends it easily.
#SU2#
Meyer gets to his feet. Dela Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Dela Cruz with a poor takedown
and Meyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dela Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Meyer has Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Meyer pulls Dela Cruz into guard.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyer trying to control the position.
#T4#
Meyer keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass. #ES2#
Meyer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dela Cruz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Meyer.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Meyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Meyer clinches with his opponent.
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!#TD2#
Meyer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dela Cruz regains guard immediately.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Meyer! |
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Event:
OFK 101 - Mad Onion vs Line
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mazepin is defended easily by Dela Cruz.#TD#
Mazepin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dela Cruz's guard.
Dela Cruz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mazepin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Dela Cruz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dela Cruz manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazepin is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mazepin, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazepin tries to escape but Dela Cruz is in control.
Mazepin is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SU2#
Dela Cruz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A big right from Dela Cruz misses. #KD2#
Dela Cruz drops Mazepin with a nice combination! Dela Cruz dives into Mazepin's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mazepin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mazepin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mazepin! #REVR##SUB#
Mazepin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mazepin stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Mazepin defends it easily.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Mazepin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazepin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Mazepin has gone for a leg lock! Dela Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mazepin's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mazepin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dela Cruz has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mazepin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mazepin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazepin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Dela Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Mazepin is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mazepin defend it? Dela Cruz steps over the head and cranks it - Mazepin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dela Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
Post fight, an emotional Art Vincent Dela Cruz said 'First of all i would like to thank God for this opportunity man i dream this since i was a kid. And here it is in my waist man this lil heavy but i feel so damn fine i love this feeling man this is for everyone in the Philippines thank you all. And to mt opponent man you give me a hard time i almost'.
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'. |
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Event:
OFK 93 - Tiramanti Vs Pinochet
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Zinsou gets a clinch. #TD#
Zinsou has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dela Cruz regains guard immediately.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou lands a couple of digs.
Zinsou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Zinsou looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zinsou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Zinsou in close.
Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Dela Cruz wants to stand but Zinsou is controlling the position.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zinsou cracks Dela Cruz with a solid left hand.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dela Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Dela Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zinsou is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zinsou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dela Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Zinsou is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Zinsou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zinsou has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Zinsou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zinsou is in close to Dela Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Cruz's brow. #T3#
Zinsou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou is pushing down on Dela Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dela Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Zinsou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dela Cruz has hold of Zinsou's hands but Zinsou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Zinsou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dela Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Zinsou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zinsou content to control rather than advance.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dela Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dela Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dela Cruz moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Dela Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zinsou stacks Dela Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zinsou!#T4#
Zinsou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dela Cruz!
Zinsou landing strikes from the mount and Dela Cruz is in trouble!
Zinsou has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dela Cruz's face.
#ROC#Dela Cruz is rocked!
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 takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Zinsou's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
After the fight, Yayi Zinsou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
OFK 88 - Dacre Vs Pryor
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Suckerpunch tries to clinch but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
We've been informed that Suckerpunch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Suckerpunch sprawls well.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Suckerpunch sprawls well.
Suckerpunch throws a leg kick but Dela Cruz sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Dela Cruz misses.
Suckerpunch swings for the body but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Dela Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Suckerpunch. Suckerpunch maintains the clinch.
Suckerpunch is working Dela Cruz over against the cage.
Suckerpunch prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suckerpunch can't find room to land a body shot as Dela Cruz controls the action.
Dela Cruz is working for takedown but Suckerpunch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suckerpunch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suckerpunch prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Suckerpunch breaks from the clinch.
Suckerpunch wants to clinch up but Dela Cruz keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Dela Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dela Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Suckerpunch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Dela Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Dela Cruz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Suckerpunch is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
In his post fight interview, Art Vincent Dela Cruz gave a big smile as he said 'First of all i would like to thank God for this opportunity man i dream this since i was a kid. And here it is in my waist man this lil heavy but i feel so damn fine i love this feeling man this is for everyone in the Philippines thank you all. And to mt opponent man you give me a hard time i almost'. |
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Event:
OFK 80 - Reilly vs Zaire
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Dela Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Cuba seems unphased.
#CUT2#It looks like Horace Cuba has been cut.
Dela Cruz misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Cuba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cuba.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Art Vincent Dela Cruz has been cut.
Cuba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dela Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Cuba.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dela Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Cuba to work.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cuba pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Dela Cruz misses with a looping right.#CL#
Cuba closes the distance and clinches.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba stalling the fight.
Cuba leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cuba'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.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Dela Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Dela Cruz shrugs off.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Dela Cruz 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Art Vincent Dela Cruz's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuba.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dela Cruz's defenses.
Cuba avoiding damage.
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cuba lands a damaging elbow.
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dela Cruz is working for takedown but Cuba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cuba gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
Cuba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Cuba leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Cuba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cuba scores with a shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Cuba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Art Vincent Dela Cruz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cuba.
Cuba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cuba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#KD#
Cuba lands a vicious elbow to the side of Dela Cruz's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Cuba tries to finish him with strikes but Dela Cruz still seems able to defend himself so Cuba steps back and lets Dela Cruz get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Dela Cruz is rocked!
Cuba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dela Cruz throws the left hand but Cuba avoids the punch easily.
Dela Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuba finish him?
Cuba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cuba moves out of range of the strikes.
Dela Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Horace Cuba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dela Cruz looks to land a combination but Cuba avoids it well.
Cuba tries to counter by clinching up but Dela Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Dela Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Dela Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cuba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Dela Cruz misses the target.
Cuba throws a series of strikes that have Dela Cruz backpedaling.
Cuba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dela Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Cuba slips the punch.
Dela Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuba throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cuba, as that shot connected.
Dela Cruz misses with a double jab
and Cuba counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cuba throws a lazy right hand but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dela Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cuba was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela Cruz.
Cuba misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Dela Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dela Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cuba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dela Cruz manages to circle out of the way.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dela Cruz looks to land a left hand but Cuba moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Dela Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Cuba throws a jab but it's blocked by Dela Cruz. #CL#
Cuba has closed the distance and engaged Dela Cruz in a clinch.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Dela Cruz shrugs off.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Cuba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cuba lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Art Vincent Dela Cruz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cuba gets through Dela Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuba works on Dela Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cuba'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.#T2#
Dela Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz blocks a body shot from Cuba.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dela Cruz's defenses.
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!
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Dela Cruz shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Art Vincent Dela Cruz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Horace Cuba!
A very excited looking Horace Cuba 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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Event:
OFK 72- Mad Onion Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Dela Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands with a hook. Dela Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dela Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mad Onion connects with a leg kick.
Dela Cruz looks to throw the jab but Mad Onion is out of range.
Mad Onion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dela Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Mad Onion.
A head kick misses from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Mad Onion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Mad Onion there.
Mad Onion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dela Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Mad Onion tries a head kick but it misses.
Dela Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Mad Onion ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Mad Onion gets a clinch.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mad Onion is defending well.
Mad Onion misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Mad Onion stalling.
Mad Onion utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
Mad Onion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Mad Onion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dela Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mad Onion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dela Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Mad Onion.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mad Onion.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mad Onion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Dela Cruz shrugs off.
Mad Onion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dela Cruz's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mad Onion is struggling to control the position.
Dela Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mad Onion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mad Onion landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Dela Cruz shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Art Vincent Dela Cruz has been cut.#BC#
Mad Onion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##KD#
Mad Onion cracks Dela Cruz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dela Cruz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mad Onion finish him?
#ROC#Dela Cruz is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Mad Onion throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Dela Cruz is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Mad Onion!
Luke Mad Onion retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
OFK 68 - Mad Onion Vs Eikmeyer
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
A big right from Farrokhi misses.
Farrokhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dela Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz looks to throw the jab but Farrokhi is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Farrokhi misses the target.
Amin Farrokhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrokhi scores with a jab. Dela Cruz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dela Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrokhi.
Nice uppercut lands for Dela Cruz. That snapped Farrokhi's head back.
Farrokhi misses with a looping right.
Dela Cruz 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.
Farrokhi throws a body punch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Farrokhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farrokhi misses with an uppercut. Dela Cruz saw that one coming.
Farrokhi misses with a body shot.
Dela Cruz slips a jab from Farrokhi.
Dela Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dela Cruz slips under a jab.
Farrokhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrokhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farrokhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Farrokhi tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farrokhi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farrokhi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dela Cruz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sloppy strikes from Dela Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Farrokhi throws an overhand right that lands on Dela Cruz's shoulder, as Dela Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Farrokhi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Farrokhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farrokhi thuds a left hand into Dela Cruz's body.
Farrokhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Farrokhi throws a lazy right hand but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amin Farrokhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Farrokhi.
Dela Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Farrokhi throws a hook but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Farrokhi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farrokhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dela Cruz.
Farrokhi scores with a punch to the head.
Dela Cruz blocks a jab.
Dela Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farrokhi.#CUT2#It looks like Amin Farrokhi has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dela Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Farrokhi looks to land a right hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range.
Farrokhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farrokhi.
Dela Cruz with the counter takedown but Farrokhi avoids it easily.
A big left from Farrokhi misses.
Farrokhi throws a big shot that misses.
Dela Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dela Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Farrokhi ducks right into an uppercut from Dela Cruz.
Farrokhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dela Cruz.
A telegraphed right hand from Farrokhi misses the target.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dela Cruz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dela Cruz lands with a straight right. Farrokhi didn't see that one coming.
Farrokhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farrokhi throws a shot to the body.
Dela Cruz slips under a jab from Farrokhi.#T3#
Farrokhi misses the shot to the body.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farrokhi misses with a looping right.
Farrokhi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dela Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farrokhi misses with a looping right.
Farrokhi misses with a looping right.
Dela Cruz blocks a jab.
Farrokhi defending well as Dela Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Farrokhi throws a shot from downtown. Dela Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Dela Cruz lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Farrokhi is looking to close the distance but Dela Cruz sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Farrokhi crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Farrokhi is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
Art Vincent Dela Cruz took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First of all i would like to thank God for this opportunity man i dream this since i was a kid. And here it is in my waist man this lil heavy but i feel so damn fine i love this feeling man this is for everyone in the Philippines thank you all. And to mt opponent man you give me a hard time i almost'. |
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Event:
OFK 62 -
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
DeAngelis misses with a double jab.
Dela Cruz looks to throw the jab but DeAngelis is out of range.
DeAngelis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Marcelo DeAngelis has been cut.
Dela Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dela Cruz slips under a jab.
DeAngelis lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Dela Cruz misses.
DeAngelis slips under a jab from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeAngelis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dela Cruz throws a shot from downtown. DeAngelis moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Dela Cruz.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Dela Cruz blocks the low kick.
Dela Cruz throws a right and a left that DeAngelis avoids nicely.
DeAngelis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dela Cruz checks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeAngelis.
DeAngelis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dela Cruz is out of range and DeAngelis settles back down.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but DeAngelis sprawls and moves away.
Dela Cruz throws a hook but DeAngelis blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from DeAngelis misses.
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeAngelis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DeAngelis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dela Cruz.
DeAngelis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Dela Cruz works the jab nicely.
Dela Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeAngelis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeAngelis throws a body punch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but DeAngelis sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Dela Cruz misses the target.
Dela Cruz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dela Cruz knocks DeAngelis out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
As Art Vincent Dela Cruz got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: First of all i would like to thank God for this opportunity man i dream this since i was a kid. And here it is in my waist man this lil heavy but i feel so damn fine i love this feeling man this is for everyone in the Philippines thank you all. And to mt opponent man you give me a hard time i almost'. |
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Event:
OFK 59 - Vanorden Vs Dall
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Haardt throws a sloppy head kick and Dela Cruz moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Dela Cruz as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Bertel Haardt has been cut.#KD#
Dela Cruz throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Haardt tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Haardt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dela Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haardt dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Haardt is still in real trouble! Can Dela Cruz finish him?
Haardt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Haardt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Haardt seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Dela Cruz misses its intended target.
Dela Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Dela Cruz blocks a head kick by Haardt.
A head kick from Haardt lands but Dela Cruz takes it in his stride. #TD#
Dela Cruz with a dominant takedown and that's winded Haardt.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Haardt is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Haardt is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haardt is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Dela Cruz pushes down on Haardt's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haardt defends it well. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Haardt to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Haardt keeps moving.
Dela Cruz passes Haardt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Dela Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Haardt is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Cruz.
Haardt pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Dela Cruz trying to work for an americana but Haardt has managed to regain full guard.
#T3#
Dela Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Dela Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Cruz controlling from side mount.
Haardt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dela Cruz moves into full mount!
Haardt is trying to stand up.#T4#
Dela Cruz wants to control the pace but Haardt is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dela Cruz wants to finish this one by submission but Haardt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Dela Cruz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Haardt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Haardt is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Haardt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bertel Haardt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haardt misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Haardt has managed to clinch.
Haardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dela Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haardt can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Haardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dela Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haardt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Haardt instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haardt trying to land knees to the body.
Dela Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
Haardt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dela Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haardt prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dela Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dela Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haardt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Haardt manages to get underhooks.
Haardt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Haardt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2##BC2#
Haardt breaks the clinch.
Haardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haardt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haardt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Haardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bertel Haardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haardt throws a jab when Dela Cruz was well out of range.#CL2#
Haardt forces Dela Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
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!
A shot in the inside from Haardt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
Dela Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haardt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Haardt pushes Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Haardt gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Haardt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dela Cruz has Haardt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haardt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Haardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haardt.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haardt jabs Dela Cruz right on the nose. Dela Cruz blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Dela Cruz misses its intended target.
Haardt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haardt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#KD#
Dela Cruz throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Haardt tumbling to the canvas!#CUT#That has opened up Bertel Haardt's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haardt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dela Cruz is controlling him. #T4#
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haardt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Dela Cruz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bertel Haardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bertel Haardt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Haardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dela Cruz catches Haardt with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Haardt forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
In his post fight interview, Art Vincent Dela Cruz gave a big smile as he said 'First of all i would like to thank God for this opportunity man i dream this since i was a kid. And here it is in my waist man this lil heavy but i feel so damn fine i love this feeling man this is for everyone in the Philippines thank you all. And to mt opponent man you give me a hard time i almost'. |
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Event:
OFK 54 - Reilly Vs Milos
Date: Jan 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Stotts clinches.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Stotts digs a right hand into Dela Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dela Cruz's gas tank.
Stotts is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dela Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stotts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stotts misses with a double jab.
Dela Cruz misses with a straight left.
Stotts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stotts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Hugo Stotts has been cut.#CL2#
Stotts forces Dela Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stotts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Stotts.
Stotts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dela Cruzs head.
Stotts digs a right hand underneath Dela Cruz's ribcage. Dela Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
Stotts scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stotts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dela Cruz misses the target.
Dela Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Stotts ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stotts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Nice defenses there by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz misses with a straight left.
Dela Cruz misses with a looping left.
Stotts is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Dela Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Stotts. Stotts maintains the clinch.
Dela Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stotts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stotts misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Dela Cruz blocks a body shot from Stotts.
Stotts controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Stotts breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stotts has closed the distance and engaged Dela Cruz in a clinch.
Stotts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stotts is defending well.
Stotts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dela Cruz.
Stotts stops a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
#BC2#
Stotts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Stotts clinches up with Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Stotts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stotts lands a body shot.
A short right from Stotts.
Dela Cruz is working for takedown but Stotts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stotts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Stotts breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Stotts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stotts lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Stotts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Stotts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dela Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Stotts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stotts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stotts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dela Cruz has Stotts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stotts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stotts is working Dela Cruz over against the cage.
Stotts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Stotts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Stotts drops Dela Cruz with a nice combination! Stotts dives into Dela Cruz's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT2#It looks like Art Vincent Dela Cruz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stotts showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Stotts pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dela Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stotts defends it easily.
Stotts sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Dela Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stotts defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Stotts dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Dela Cruz drops Stotts with a left and a right! Oh, Stotts is hurt - Dela Cruz dives into side control looking to finish!
#SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stotts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stotts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stotts is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura but Stotts is defending well.
Stotts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Stotts looking for a sweep but Dela Cruz has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Dela Cruz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stotts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dela Cruz looking for a guillotine from mount but Stotts is having none of it.
Stotts wants to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.#SUB#
Dela Cruz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stotts can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Dela Cruz wants to control the pace but Stotts is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stotts has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stotts!
Stotts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dela Cruz keeping full guard, as Stotts tries to pass.
Stotts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stotts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dela Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stotts passes into side control.
Dela Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Dela Cruz's face as Stotts controls the position.
Let's hope that Stotts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stotts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dela Cruz tries to bench press Stotts off him but Stotts keeps the position.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stotts trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Stotts is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dela Cruz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stotts.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Cruz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stotts controlling the position well. #SUB#
Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stotts sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dela Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dela Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stotts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Stotts defending well as Dela Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Dela Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Stotts's head.
Dela Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dela Cruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left and a right from Dela Cruz both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stotts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stotts is defending well.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stotts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stotts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards. #T1#
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stotts.
Dela Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stotts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stotts lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Stotts.
Dela Cruz is trying to drag Stotts to the mat but Stotts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stotts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Stotts. #BC2#
Stotts breaks from the clinch.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2##CL2#
Stotts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stotts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dela Cruz misses with an uppercut. Stotts saw that one coming.
Dela Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stotts circles away.
Dela Cruz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Stotts breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stotts moves into range and clinches up with Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Stotts'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.#T3#
Good body shot from Stotts.
Stotts lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stotts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stotts rushes Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Stotts to work.
Stotts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Stotts is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stotts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stotts is struggling to control the position.
Hugo Stotts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Dela Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stotts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stotts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stotts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Stotts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dela Cruz blocks a body shot from Stotts. #BC2#
Stotts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stotts looks to land a combination but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
Stotts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
A jab lands there for Dela Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Stotts. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Stotts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stotts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Stotts!
A determined Hugo Stotts didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
OFK 47 - Reilly Vs Wanker
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Dela Cruz throws the left hand but Vanorden avoids the punch easily.
Dela Cruz connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands the left hand.
Dela Cruz tries to move into range but Vanorden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Vanorden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dela Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Vanorden does it's job there.
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.#CL#
Vanorden closes the distance and pushes Dela Cruz back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dela Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vanorden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz looks to throw the jab but Vanorden is out of range. #T1#
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vanorden digs a good hook to Dela Cruz's body.
Dela Cruz defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Vanorden drives through and clinches with Dela Cruz against the cage.
Dela Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vanorden is leaning against Dela Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dela Cruz up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
A short right from Vanorden on the inside.
Vanorden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanorden pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanorden stalling the fight.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden is working Dela Cruz over against the cage.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.
Vanorden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
A nice left hand lands by Vanorden.
#TD#
Vanorden is trying to trip Dela Cruz. He has hold of a leg but Dela Cruz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vanorden persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Vanorden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dela Cruz's guard. #T3#
Vanorden controlling the action here.
Vanorden prevents Dela Cruz from improving his position.
Vanorden 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.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Vanorden is controlling well.
Vanorden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dela Cruz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vanorden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dela Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vanorden controlling the action here.
Dela Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Vanorden is very close to passing his half guard.
Vanorden 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vanorden lands a lovely overhand right.
Dela Cruz staying out of range there.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vanorden throws a jab when Dela Cruz was well out of range.
Vanorden misses with a looping left.
Dela Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range.
Dela Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.#CL#
Vanorden gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanorden presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bruce Vanorden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Vanorden is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vanorden for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vanorden stalls.
Vanorden seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vanorden just leaning against Dela Cruz, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Vanorden.
Dela Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dela Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruce Vanorden is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanorden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Vanorden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2##CL#
Vanorden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dela Cruz's ribcage. Dela Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden is stalling here.
Vanorden has Dela Cruz pressed against the cage.
Vanorden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden cracks Dela Cruz with a nice body shot.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dela Cruz.#T3#
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanorden slowing the pace effectively.
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanorden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Vanorden leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Vanorden has hold of one of Dela Cruz's legs. Dela Cruz is fighting the takedown attempt but Vanorden gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vanorden stays in close to Dela Cruz's body and controls the position.
Vanorden'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.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Vanorden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanorden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanorden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vanorden continues to stall.
Vanorden preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dela Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vanorden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dela Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dela Cruz missing with a left hand there. Vanorden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dela Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden with a jab.
Vanorden defending well as Dela Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden is looking to counter punch.
Vanorden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dela Cruz on the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a jab to the head.
Dela Cruz moves forwards but Vanorden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vanorden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dela Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Vanorden rushes Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dela Cruz.
Vanorden has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Vanorden stalls.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dela Cruzs head.
Vanorden presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dela Cruz letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Dela Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vanorden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanorden is leaning against Dela Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dela Cruz's ribcage. Dela Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden is leaning against Dela Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Vanorden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dela Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Vanorden manages to take the fight to the floor. Dela Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Vanorden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
More hug and hope from Vanorden.
Dela Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanorden is one step ahead there.
Vanorden wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
Vanorden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Dela Cruz striking off his back but it's not causing Vanorden any problems.
Vanorden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vanorden misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanorden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 41 - Khan Vs Harwath
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Carpenter walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carpenter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carpenter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Carpenter moves into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carpenter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carpenter.
Dela Cruz has Carpenter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carpenter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carpenter stops a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
#TD2#
Carpenter lands a takedown into guard.
Carpenter throwing strikes from guard but Dela Cruz blocks nicely.
Carpenter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carpenter wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
Carpenter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Carpenter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Dela Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dela Cruz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Carpenter has his hands clasped together but Dela Cruz extends and breaks Carpenter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dela Cruz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
Post fight, Art Vincent Dela Cruz stared into the camera and said 'First of all i would like to thank God for this opportunity man i dream this since i was a kid. And here it is in my waist man this lil heavy but i feel so damn fine i love this feeling man this is for everyone in the Philippines thank you all. And to mt opponent man you give me a hard time i almost'. |
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Event:
OFK 36 - Raymaker Vs Zinsou
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Mad Onion. That snapped Dela Cruz's head back.
#CL#
Mad Onion moves into the clinch.
Mad Onion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mad Onion is defending well.
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dela Cruzs head.
Come on Mad Onion - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mad Onion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mad Onion digs a right hand into Dela Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dela Cruz's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Mad Onion.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dela Cruzs head.
Mad Onion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mad Onion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Mad Onion drops Dela Cruz with a big knee straight up the middle! Dela Cruz is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Dela Cruz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Art Vincent Dela Cruz has been cut.
Mad Onion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Mad Onion has closed the distance and engaged Dela Cruz in a clinch.
#BC#
Mad Onion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mad Onion looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Mad Onion backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Dela Cruz's temple! It sends Dela Cruz violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Mad Onion celebrates and the doctors try to help Dela Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Luke Mad Onion! |
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Event:
OFK 31 - Irrawaddy Vs Galeos
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dorn is fending him off so far but Dela Cruz persists. Nope, Dorn circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Dorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dela Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dorn's hands.
Dorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dela Cruz. Dorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Dorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dela Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Dela Cruz takes a swing at Dorn's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dela Cruz.
Dorn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dela Cruz eats them both and turns towards Dorn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dela Cruz misses with a looping right.#T1#
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dorn pinned against the cage. Dorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dorn moves away from the strike by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz misses with the combination.
Dorn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dela Cruz misses the jab.
A big left from Dela Cruz misses.
Dela Cruz misses the jab.
Dela Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Dela Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Dorn feints and as Dela Cruz raises his hands in defense, Dorn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Dorn controlling him for the moment.
Dorn wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dorn wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
Dorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Dorn is still trying to improve position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Dela Cruz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dorn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dela Cruz has tightened it up now! Dorn 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 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
Art Vincent Dela Cruz looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'First of all i would like to thank God for this opportunity man i dream this since i was a kid. And here it is in my waist man this lil heavy but i feel so damn fine i love this feeling man this is for everyone in the Philippines thank you all. And to mt opponent man you give me a hard time i almost'. |
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Event:
OFK 26 - Raymaker Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raymaker.
Dela Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Raymaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raymaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raymaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Raymaker missing with a left hand there. Dela Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dela Cruz misses with a hook. Raymaker ducked under it nicely.
Raymaker pushes Dela Cruz away with a front kick.
Raymaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raymaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dela Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Raymaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raymaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Raymaker is looking to counter punch.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Raymaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raymaker pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raymaker tries to bum rush Dela Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Dela Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dela Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Raymaker scores with a jab to the head.
Raymaker throws a hook but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Dela Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raymaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dela Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raymaker defends it well.
Kai Raymaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Raymaker cracks Dela Cruz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dela Cruz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Raymaker finish him?
#ROC#Dela Cruz is rocked!
Dela Cruz walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Raymaker! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Raymaker!
Kai Raymaker retains his heavyweight title!
Kai Raymaker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 21 - Raymaker Vs Zinsou
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a body kick that misses
and Dela Cruz counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kevin King has been cut.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Dela Cruz counters with a huge left! King is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dela Cruz isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save King from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dela Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
Art Vincent Dela Cruz took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
OFK 16 - Zinsou Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Zinsou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zinsou showed some decent athleticism there.
Zinsou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zinsou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zinsou 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dela Cruz has hold of Zinsou's hands but Zinsou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zinsou lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Zinsou there.
Zinsou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zinsou working over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound. Dela Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zinsou connects with a nice short shot to Dela Cruz's temple.
Zinsou wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping him busy.
Zinsou working over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound. Dela Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zinsou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dela Cruz taking some punishment here, with Zinsou in his half guard.
Dela Cruz gets full guard.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zinsou's guard. #REVB##T2#
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
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!
Zinsou looking to control.
Zinsou lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Zinsou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zinsou manages to kick Dela Cruz off! Dela Cruz jumps back into Zinsou's guard.
Zinsou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dela Cruz advances position into side control!
Zinsou sneaks back into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Zinsou is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou trying to control here.
#T3##SUB2#
Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Zinsou is having none of it.
Zinsou is looking for a sweep. Dela Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou is trying to stand up here but Dela Cruz is controlling him well. #ES#
Zinsou kicks Dela Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
Dela Cruz throws a right and a left that Zinsou avoids nicely.
Zinsou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dela Cruz's hands.
Zinsou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dela Cruz swivels and escapes.#CL#
Zinsou gets a clinch.
Zinsou prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Zinsou has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dela Cruz uses from the top position.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zinsou wants to stand and escape but Dela Cruz is having none of it. #T4#
Zinsou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela Cruz's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zinsou works over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Zinsou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zinsou passes into half guard.
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dela Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dela Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dela Cruz scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Dela Cruz thuds a left hand into Zinsou's body.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinsou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zinsou takes a swing at Dela Cruz's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Dela Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Zinsou decides to pull guard.
Yayi Zinsou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz controls Zinsou momentarily but Zinsou frees himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zinsou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou cracks Dela Cruz with a solid left hand.
Zinsou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dela Cruz keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Zinsou defends it easily.
Zinsou with a nice head shot there.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zinsou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Zinsou lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zinsou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zinsou is working Dela Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zinsou postures up in Dela Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Dela Cruz blocks it. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zinsou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Zinsou stands and throws Dela Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zinsou trying to control the position but Dela Cruz is working away.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Zinsou postures up.
Dela Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Zinsou scoring with strikes.
Zinsou landing strikes. #T3#
Zinsou controls the position from side control.
Dela Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zinsou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zinsou working Dela Cruz over with strikes. #ROC#Dela Cruz is rocked!
Zinsou lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dela Cruz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zinsou jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'Well im not interested in grappling anymore. I love to fight MMA. So giving this math to this bitch. Its a free wim. Amigo.'. |
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Event:
OFK 13 - Reilly Vs Escobarre
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz 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.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown attempt
letting Dela Cruz counter with a right hand.
Dela Cruz lunges at Eikmeyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eikmeyer's hand. #TD2#
Dela Cruz feints and as Eikmeyer raises his hands in defense, Dela Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eikmeyer's guard. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eikmeyer defends it well. #SUB#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Eikmeyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dela Cruz pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Dela Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dela Cruz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Eikmeyer controls his leg.
Eikmeyer moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Eikmeyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dela Cruz defends it easily.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eikmeyer is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dela Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dela Cruz defends well.#SUB#
Eikmeyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Eikmeyer is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz is working for a kimura but Eikmeyer is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Eikmeyer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Dela Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eikmeyer is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz 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. Eikmeyer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dela Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
Art Vincent Dela Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 9 - Reilly Vs Ired
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz looks to land a right hand but Suckerpunch moved out of range.
Suckerpunch is looking for the big counter here.
Suckerpunch scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Suckerpunch closes the distance and pushes Dela Cruz back into the cage.#BC2#
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Suckerpunch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suckerpunch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suckerpunch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Suckerpunch.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suckerpunch.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Suckerpunch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suckerpunch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dela Cruz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice body kick from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suckerpunch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Dela Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Suckerpunch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Suckerpunch obliges.#T1#
Suckerpunch is working Dela Cruz over against the cage.
Suckerpunch scores with a shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Suckerpunch scores with a shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Suckerpunch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suckerpunch pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suckerpunch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dela Cruzs head.
Suckerpunch has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Suckerpunch presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suckerpunch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suckerpunch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suckerpunch throws an elbow that misses.
Suckerpunch lands a nice uppercut.
Suckerpunch presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suckerpunch is leaning against Dela Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Suckerpunch.
#T2#
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!
Suckerpunch lands a nice uppercut.
Suckerpunch works on Dela Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Suckerpunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Suckerpunch rushes Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suckerpunch lands a nice shot to the body.
Dela Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suckerpunch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Suckerpunch on the inside.
Suckerpunch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch.
Suckerpunch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suckerpunch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suckerpunch digs a right hand underneath Dela Cruz's ribcage. Dela Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Suckerpunch. #T3##BC2#
Suckerpunch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suckerpunch with a hook.
Dela Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suckerpunch tries to avoid it but Dela Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suckerpunch to the ground. Suckerpunch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Suckerpunch cracks Dela Cruz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dela Cruz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Suckerpunch finish him?
#ROC2#Dela Cruz is rocked!
Suckerpunch catches Dela Cruz with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Dela Cruz forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz was interviewed post fight and said 'Well im not interested in grappling anymore. I love to fight MMA. So giving this math to this bitch. Its a free wim. Amigo.'. |
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Event:
OFK #8 - Zinsou Vs Raymaker
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stienis shoots and misses
and Dela Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Stienis has his takedown stuffed
and Dela Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stienis with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Dela Cruz counters with a big uppercut that knocks Stienis off his feet! Dela Cruz dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Stienis is rocked!
Art Vincent Dela Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
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!#SUB#
Dela Cruz has hold of Stienis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stienis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dela Cruz cranks the arm and Stienis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stienis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
A relieved looking Art Vincent Dela Cruz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK #6 - Destroyer Vs Cusumano
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dela Cruz is fending him off so far but Carpenter persists. Nope, Dela Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dela Cruz.
Carpenter leaves Dela Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carpenter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Carpenter is keeping busy.
Dela Cruz gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Dela Cruz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Carpenter frees his head nicely. Oh but Dela Cruz has switched to an armbar! Carpenter is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
A victorious Art Vincent Dela Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK #3-Destroyer Vs Donkashane
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries punishes Dela Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by De Vries.
De Vries connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Vries stuffs the takedown attempt from Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
De Vries with the counter takedown but Dela Cruz avoids it easily.
De Vries has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Vries throws a jab when Dela Cruz was well out of range.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz looks to throw the jab but De Vries is out of range.
De Vries misses with a jab to the body
and Dela Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
De Vries throws a looping overhand right but Dela Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Tjeeerd De Vries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Dela Cruz bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops De Vries! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Vries working a defensive guard here.
Dela Cruz advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Dela Cruz is trying for a kimura here. De Vries looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dela Cruz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
A victorious Art Vincent Dela Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK #2 - Tudekiks Vs Roffen
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugshot misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Dela Cruz counters with a big uppercut that knocks Mugshot off his feet! Dela Cruz dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Mugshot is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz has hold of Mugshot's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mugshot tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dela Cruz cranks the arm and Mugshot screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mugshot, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
Our winner, Art Vincent 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shimura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dela Cruz fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Shimura clinches up against the cage.
Dela Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Shimura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Shimura manages to get underhooks.
Takashi Shimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shimura lands with a short shot to the head.
Shimura lands a shoulder strike.
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Shimura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shimura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shimura pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimura digs a right hand underneath Dela Cruz's ribcage. Dela Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shimura prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shimura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimura lands a body punch.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
A short right from Shimura on the inside.
Shimura lands a left hand.
#T1#
Shimura lands a left hand.
Shimura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dela Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
Shimura lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Shimura.
Shimura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shimura.
Shimura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shimura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimura pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Shimura. #ROC#Dela Cruz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimura lands a body punch.
Shimura lands with a light punch inside.
Shimura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
A short uppercut from Shimura.
Dela Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Shimura finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shimura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Shimura.
Shimura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Shimura lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Shimura digs a right hand into Dela Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dela Cruz's gas tank. #KD#
Shimura drops Dela Cruz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dela Cruz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Shimura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shimura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dela Cruzs head.
Shimura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shimura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shimura works on Dela Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
Shimura dips a shoulder and cracks Dela Cruz with a mighty uppercut! Dela Cruz falls back against the cage and Shimura unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dela Cruz is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shimura screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Shimura!
Art Vincent Dela Cruz was interviewed post fight and said 'Well im not interested in grappling anymore. I love to fight MMA. So giving this math to this bitch. Its a free wim. Amigo.'. |
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Event:
CACC 89
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Killua Zoldyck (ranked 7239 p4p, 132 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 7752 p4p, 214 weight class). Dela Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Im ready. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Killua Zoldyck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dela Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zoldyck avoids it really well and circles away.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown but Zoldyck sprawls well.
Dela Cruz shoots and misses
and Zoldyck counters by clinching up.
Killua Zoldyck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz wants a takedown.
Zoldyck drags the fight down to the ground.
Zoldyck controlling the position.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoldyck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but Zoldyck defending well.
Zoldyck is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zoldyck avoid being mounted?
Dela Cruz is looking to advance position but Zoldyck won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zoldyck defends it well.
Zoldyck won't allow Dela Cruz to pass to mount.
Zoldyck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dela Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zoldyck has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Zoldyck is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zoldyck is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Cruz.
Zoldyck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dela Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Zoldyck defends it.
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zoldyck has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zoldyck is just riding it out for now. Dela Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Zoldyck is defending well.
Dela Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Zoldyck is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control the action but Zoldyck is working from the bottom.
Zoldyck is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zoldyck avoid being mounted?
Zoldyck controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dela Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zoldyck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for submissions but instead, Zoldyck has regained full guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Zoldyck keeps moving.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoldyck is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Zoldyck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zoldyck (2) vs (0) Dela Cruz
Zoldyck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoldyck trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
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.
Dela Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Zoldyck from controlling successfully.
Zoldyck passes Dela Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zoldyck tries to pass to full mount but Dela Cruz defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zoldyck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoldyck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zoldyck wants to take a breather but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Dela Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoldyck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoldyck has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Zoldyck pushes down on Dela Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zoldyck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to control Zoldyck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Cruz avoid being mounted?
Zoldyck trying to mount his opponent but Dela Cruz defends it.
Zoldyck prevents Dela Cruz from improving his position.
Zoldyck trying to control from half guard but Dela Cruz is working away.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Zoldyck has control of the leg.
Zoldyck trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Zoldyck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Zoldyck is controlling well.
Zoldyck content to control rather than advance.
Zoldyck wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Zoldyck trying to control the pace.
Zoldyck is pressing down on Dela Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dela Cruz is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz gets full guard.
Dela Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zoldyck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Dela Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Zoldyck wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position but Zoldyck postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zoldyck is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Zoldyck from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Zoldyck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Cruz pulls Zoldyck in to control the position.
Zoldyck slips nicely into half guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Zoldyck trying to mount his opponent but Dela Cruz defends it.
Dela Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zoldyck trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Zoldyck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoldyck has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Zoldyck stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Zoldyck won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.
Dela Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zoldyck is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dela Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Zoldyck (5) vs (0) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Zoldyck is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.
Zoldyck is looking to advance position but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
Dela Cruz gets full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zoldyck puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Zoldyck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zoldyck trying to pass the guard but Dela Cruz defending well.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zoldyck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoldyck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zoldyck'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.
Dela Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoldyck pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dela Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoldyck takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Killua Zoldyck thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'Well im not interested in grappling anymore. I love to fight MMA. So giving this math to this bitch. Its a free wim. Amigo.'. |
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Event:
CACC 81
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaxon Bremner (ranked 2456 p4p, 70 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 7714 p4p, 206 weight class). Dela Cruz has chosen Im ready as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dela Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bremner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Bremner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (7) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Bremner moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (10) vs (2) Dela Cruz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner working for the choke.
Bremner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dela Cruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dela Cruz for a finish.
Bremner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bremner is working for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Dela Cruz defends it.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (13) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Bremner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dela Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Bremner is looking to work his way around to Dela Cruz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dela Cruz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dela Cruz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (13) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.
Bremner 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: Bremner (15) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz won't allow Bremner to pass to mount.
Bremner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dela Cruz! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (18) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (21) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dela Cruz tries to escape the position.
Bremner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dela Cruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dela Cruz for a finish.
Bremner struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Cruz is defending it well.
Dela Cruz fending off the submission attempt from Bremner.
Bremner looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dela Cruz is controlling Bremner 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (21) vs (6) Dela Cruz
Bremner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet.
Dela Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (21) vs (9) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
Bremner is trying to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bremner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is looking to regain half guard here but Dela Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bremner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Bremner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bremner's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Cruz 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. Bremner tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dela Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
Art Vincent Dela Cruz 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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Event:
CACC 75
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raven The Ravager (ranked 7690 p4p, 166 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 7548 p4p, 195 weight class). Dela Cruz has chosen Im ready as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Raven The Ravager! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dela Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Ravager counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Ravager.
The Ravager gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Ravager (2) vs (0) Dela Cruz
The Ravager trying to control the pace.
Dela Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz has his foot on The Ravager's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Ravager works his way back into a safe position though.
The Ravager wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ravager wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
The Ravager stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
The Ravager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
The Ravager trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Ravager passes Dela Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Ravager content to control rather than advance.
Dela Cruz tries to roll over but The Ravager keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to get back to full guard but The Ravager takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: The Ravager (5) vs (0) Dela Cruz
The Ravager controlling the position easily from mount.
Dela Cruz is squirming around, avoiding The Ravager's attempts to control the action.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Cruz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Ravager (5) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Ravager is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Ravager has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Ravager (7) vs (2) Dela Cruz
The Ravager trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to control.
The Ravager trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
The Ravager slips nicely into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard but The Ravager has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: The Ravager (10) vs (2) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
The Ravager is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dela Cruz's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Cruz is trying to control The Ravager's posture but The Ravager avoids it.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
The Ravager is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
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.
The Ravager slows the pace down.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dela Cruz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The Ravager'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.
Dela Cruz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Ravager presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: The Ravager (12) vs (2) Dela Cruz
The Ravager wants to control the pace but Dela Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Dela Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dela Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz is still trying to improve position.
The Ravager can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dela Cruz is looking to escape.
The Ravager controlling from the full mount.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Ravager trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dela Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dela Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Ravager trying to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
The Ravager avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Ravager tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Ravager looking to control but Dela Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dela Cruz tries to reverse the position but The Ravager maintains control.
The Ravager sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Ravager forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: The Ravager (15) vs (2) Dela Cruz
The Ravager has good solid back control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The Ravager has his arm under Dela Cruz's chin here. Game over son! The Ravager squeezes tightly and Dela Cruz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raven The Ravager!
The defeated Art Vincent Dela Cruz had this to say: 'Well im not interested in grappling anymore. I love to fight MMA. So giving this math to this bitch. Its a free wim. Amigo.'. |
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Event:
CACC 67
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kira Yoshikage (ranked 5202 p4p, 141 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 6079 p4p, 148 weight class). Dela Cruz has chosen Im ready as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kira Yoshikage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dela Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshikage sprawls well. He's pushed Dela Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoshikage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yoshikage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dela Cruz smiles and moves away.
Yoshikage has Dela Cruz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yoshikage successfully pulls guard.
Yoshikage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Yoshikage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoshikage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is pushing down on Yoshikage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yoshikage is fighting to maintain full guard but Dela Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yoshikage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura but Yoshikage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Cruz to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Yoshikage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yoshikage looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshikage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Dela Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoshikage defends it well.
Dela Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshikage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yoshikage is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoshikage avoid being mounted?
Dela Cruz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Yoshikage is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
An out of breath Art Vincent Dela Cruz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 6114 p4p, 178 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 5939 p4p, 147 weight class). Ottke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beautiful Day- U2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rolf Ottke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dela Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ottke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ottke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ottke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ottke wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ottke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dela Cruz somewhat.
Ottke tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ottke moves into the clinch.
Ottke jumps guard.
Dela Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dela Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is pulling down on Dela Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Dela Cruz, at least for the moment.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke 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.
Dela Cruz 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: Dela Cruz (0) vs (4) Ottke
Dela Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Ottke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ottke tries for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Dela Cruz tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Dela Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke taking a breather here.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Ottke control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Ottke control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Dela Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ottke 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 manages to get to full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Ottke has passed into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but Dela Cruz defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottke not doing much here.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dela Cruz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ottke's guard! Nice work there by Dela Cruz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ottke 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.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (9) Ottke
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Ottke pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ottke has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (12) Ottke
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dela Cruz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Cruz (2) vs (14) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dela Cruz (2) vs (17) Ottke
Will Ottke go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dela Cruz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ottke.
Dela Cruz wants to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke looking for the choke from the back.
Ottke doesn't have the hooks in and Dela Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (17) Ottke
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Ottke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (19) Ottke
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dela Cruz's guard.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard.
Ottke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
Ottke uses his free foot to push down on Dela Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dela Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (22) Ottke
Ottke moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Dela Cruz (4) vs (25) Ottke
Ottke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dela Cruz showing good submission defense here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is really stuck here.
Dela Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ottke's guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (25) Ottke
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ottke looking for a guillotine here but Dela Cruz defends easily.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Ottke is looking for a triangle but Dela Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz 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: Dela Cruz (6) vs (27) Ottke
Ottke stands and throws Dela Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (30) Ottke
Ottke advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Cruz (6) vs (32) Ottke
Dela Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Ottke has a good base and remains in mount.
Ottke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dela Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Dela Cruz moves into full guard.
Dela Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ottke has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (35) Ottke
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 35 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rolf Ottke made sure he mentioned Checkmate Fight Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 53
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 6672 p4p, 144 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 6147 p4p, 180 weight class). Boudreaux comes to the ring accompanied by Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boudreaux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dela Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (0) Dela Cruz
Boudreaux wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping him busy.
Dela Cruz is trying to escape the position but Boudreaux is controlling the position.
Boudreaux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dela Cruz for as long as he can get away with.
Dela Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Boudreaux stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Dela Cruz is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz struggling a bit here.
Dela Cruz is being controlled here.
Boudreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Cruz keeps working.
Boudreaux looking to control but instead Dela Cruz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Boudreaux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (7) vs (0) Dela Cruz
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Boudreaux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Dela Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Boudreaux has a good base and remains in mount.
Boudreaux moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Boudreaux (10) vs (0) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boudreaux doesn't have the hooks in and Dela Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (10) vs (2) Dela Cruz
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boudreaux is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boudreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudreaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Boudreaux is retaining full guard.
Boudreaux wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux has control of Dela Cruz's left arm, preventing Dela Cruz from doing any damage.
Boudreaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boudreaux wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Boudreaux looking to control.
Dela Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (10) vs (5) Dela Cruz
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (12) vs (5) Dela Cruz
Boudreaux is looking to pass Dela Cruz's guard but actually Dela Cruz recovers to full guard.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boudreaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux controlling from the top position.
Boudreaux slips nicely into half guard.
Boudreaux trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Boudreaux seems content to control.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Boudreaux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boudreaux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dela Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Boudreaux sits in half guard.
Boudreaux frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (15) vs (5) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz tries to hold on but Boudreaux postures up.
Boudreaux is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dela Cruz is surviving well by controlling Boudreaux's body position as best he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux takes Dela Cruz's back. Score +3 for taking back: Boudreaux (18) vs (5) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz tries to roll but Boudreaux sticks to his back.
Boudreaux trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boudreaux is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Cruz is defending it well.
Dela Cruz tries to roll but Boudreaux sticks to his back.
Boudreaux looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dela Cruz is controlling Boudreaux 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (18) vs (7) Dela Cruz
Boudreaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Dela Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boudreaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boudreaux controlling Dela Cruz's posture.
Boudreaux keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz passes Boudreaux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boudreaux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Boudreaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boudreaux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (20) vs (7) Dela Cruz
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boudreaux wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
Boudreaux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boudreaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Boudreaux trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux stands and throws Dela Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (23) vs (7) Dela Cruz
Boudreaux trying to control the position but Dela Cruz is working away.
Boudreaux slows the pace down.
Dela Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Boudreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Cruz keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dela Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Boudreaux keeps moving and retains side control.
Boudreaux controls the position from side control.
Boudreaux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boudreaux trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boudreaux takes the fight on points by 23 to 7.
Jethro Boudreaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 48
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 6107 p4p, 188 weight class) and Ryan Gordon (ranked 5210 p4p, 113 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dela Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordon prevents it.
Gordon pulls guard successfully.
Gordon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dela Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gordon gets back to full guard.
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.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Gordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gordon manages to kick Dela Cruz off! Dela Cruz jumps back into Gordon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Dela Cruz trying to move into half guard but instead Gordon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (2) Gordon
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Gordon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dela Cruz 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Dela Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon 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.
Gordon 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.
Gordon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dela Cruz stacks Gordon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dela Cruz! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (5) vs (2) Gordon
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gordon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dela Cruz but great work by Gordon. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Cruz (5) vs (6) Gordon
Dela Cruz is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dela Cruz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gordon but great work by Dela Cruz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Cruz (9) vs (6) Gordon
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gordon sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Dela Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (9) vs (8) Gordon
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (11) vs (8) Gordon
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Dela Cruz postures up.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gordon 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 trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dela Cruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gordon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dela Cruz has Gordon in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (11) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gordon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dela Cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dela Cruz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (13) vs (10) Gordon
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon 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.
Gordon 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon is trying to keep Dela Cruz in close.
Dela Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (16) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is working for a kimura but Gordon is defending it quite comfortably.
Gordon is pressing down on Dela Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gordon pulls Dela Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dela Cruz escapes and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (19) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon wants to control but Dela Cruz postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gordon regains half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dela Cruz has picked Gordon up and slammed him! Gordon can't keep hold of the triangle and Dela Cruz manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (22) vs (10) Gordon
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gordon tries to bench press Dela Cruz off him but Dela Cruz keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz has hold of Gordon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gordon seems comfortable defending it but Dela Cruz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gordon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gordon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dela Cruz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Art Vincent Dela Cruz! |
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Event:
CACC 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 6092 p4p, 176 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 3428 p4p, 38 weight class). Tom Tomson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown
and Tomson counters by clinching up.
Tomson pulls guard effortlessly.
Dela Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tomson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tomson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tomson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (4) Tomson
Dela Cruz tries to bench press Tomson off him but Tomson keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dela Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Tomson has control of the leg.
Dela Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Tomson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (7) Tomson
Dela Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tomson is controlling the pace.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but Tomson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (10) Tomson
Tomson taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Dela Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tomson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (10) Tomson
Dela Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tomson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tomson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dela Cruz gets his way!
Tomson needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Tomson fending off the submission attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Tomson is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz gets his hands free as Tomson looks to control.
Tomson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dela Cruz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tomson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dela Cruz is staying active.
Tomson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dela Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tomson showing good submission defense here.
Dela Cruz tightening his grip on Tomson, looking for the choke.
Tomson tries to roll but Dela Cruz sticks to his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tomson keeps trying to improve his position.
Tomson showing good submission defense here.
Dela Cruz looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tomson is controlling Dela Cruz 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (12) Tomson
Dela Cruz 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tomson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dela Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tomson is proving a slippery customer.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tomson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tomson in particular looking to stall.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Tomson has control of the leg.
Tomson is looking to advance position but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tomson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (15) Tomson
Tomson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dela Cruz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dela Cruz (4) vs (18) Tomson
Tomson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is trying to break free.
Dela Cruz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tomson controlling the positon.
Tomson keeps control of the position as Dela Cruz tries to break free.
Dela Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Tomson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dela Cruz.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is trying to stick to Dela Cruz's back but Dela Cruz is turning into Tomson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tomson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dela Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (18) Tomson
Tomson has Dela Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Dela Cruz passes into half guard.
Dela Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tomson is positioning himself well to prevent Dela Cruz advancing to mount.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Tomson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Cruz looking for a submission but Tomson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomson is keeping the position for now.
Tomson pulls Dela Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Dela Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (20) Tomson
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Tomson controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz wants to hit a switch here but Tomson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dela Cruz there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (23) Tomson
Dela Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Dela Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tomson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is continuing to stall.
Dela Cruz is pressing down on Tomson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Tomson in close.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tomson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tomson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (8) vs (23) Tomson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (8) vs (25) Tomson
Dela Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (10) vs (25) Tomson
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomson is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomson keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Dela Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 25 to 10.
A very excited looking Tom Tomson 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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Event:
CACC 17
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dwight Dumile (ranked 7043 p4p, 71 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 5341 p4p, 166 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dwight Dumile! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dumile shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dumile was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dumile (4) vs (0) Dela Cruz
Dumile takes a little break here. Dela Cruz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dumile could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dela Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dumile off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dumile (4) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Dumile is controlling his hands well.
Dumile manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dela Cruz's guard. Nice work there by Dumile.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dumile (6) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Dumile looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dumile is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dumile has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dumile stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumile seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dumile controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dumile slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dumile trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumile showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dumile preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Dumile preventing the sweep.
Dumile content to stall in guard here.
Dela Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Dumile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumile content to stall in guard here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dumile.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dumile showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dumile preventing the sweep.
Dumile trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumile is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dumile seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dela Cruz for as long as he can get away with.
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Dumile defends it easily.
Dumile preventing the sweep.
Dumile controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Dumile from controlling successfully.
Dumile sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dumile slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dumile seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dumile won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.
Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Dela Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Dumile defends easily.
Dumile content to stall in guard here.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Dumile controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Dumile pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dumile controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dumile continues to hold on tight.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dumile is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dumile engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dumile trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Dumile defends it easily.
Dela Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dumile controls the pace.
Dela Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dumile is one step ahead there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Dumile in close.
Dumile's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Dumile controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Dumile in close.
Dumile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dumile engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dela Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dumile defends it easily.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dumile is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dumile trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dumile is stalling in the full guard.
Dumile trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dumile controls the pace.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Dumile from controlling successfully.
Dumile is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dela Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Dumile defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz 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: Dumile (6) vs (6) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumile keeps working.
Dumile gets back to full guard.
Dela Cruz postures up.
Dumile is pulling down on Dela Cruz's head to control his posture.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Dumile is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
Dumile is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dela Cruz gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dela Cruz wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
CACC 11
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5576 p4p, 44 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 5145 p4p, 165 weight class). Bolivar comes to the ring accompanied by Superman Theme. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar closes the distance and clinches.
Bolivar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bolivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnny Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Bolivar stops a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown.
Bolivar is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Dela Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Bolivar manages to take the fight to the floor. Dela Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Dela Cruz
Bolivar sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Bolivar controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar is really struggling to control Dela Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolivar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolivar trying to control from half guard but Dela Cruz is working away.
Dela Cruz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dela Cruz is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dela Cruz tries to roll over but Bolivar keeps him under control.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Cruz defends it well.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Dela Cruz is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dela Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
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.
Bolivar pushing down on Dela Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dela Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolivar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolivar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolivar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolivar is thwarting Dela Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Bolivar controlling the pace.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Cruz defends it well.
Bolivar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but Dela Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolivar to get the leverage.
Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Cruz is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Cruz avoid being mounted?
Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolivar 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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolivar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Bolivar is keeping busy.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolivar passes Dela Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolivar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bolivar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dela Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Bolivar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dela Cruz gets full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Bolivar stays in close to Dela Cruz's body and controls the position.
Bolivar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dela Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dela Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dela Cruz! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (2) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolivar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dela Cruz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (6) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bolivar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dela Cruz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dela Cruz shrugs it off.
Dela Cruz tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolivar working for a guillotine from mount but Dela Cruz is in no mood to give up.
Bolivar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dela Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Dela Cruz can't escape the position.
Bolivar working for a submission but Dela Cruz is keeping him at bay.
Bolivar wants to control the pace but Dela Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolivar wants to take Dela Cruz's back but he can't do it this time.
Dela Cruz has given up his back. Will we see Bolivar going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (9) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Bolivar looking to break Dela Cruz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dela Cruz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bolivar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz can't escape the position.
Dela Cruz won't enjoy being in this position. Bolivar looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Dela Cruz is tapping - it's over boys! Bolivar picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Checkmate Fight Store for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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