Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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'.

Event: KoF:IW- Zaintashara X Q.Cranio
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Donk. Ticevic catches Diamante right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.
Ticevic is looking to clinch.
Ticevic scores with a jab.
A jab from Ticevic does it's job there.#ROC2#Diamante is rocked!#KD2#
Ticevic drops Diamante with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diamante looks back up at him and smiles so Ticevic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Diamante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamante shoots for a double leg takedown but Ticevic sprawls well. He's pushed Diamante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ticevic wants to counter with a clinch but Diamante pushes him away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ticevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ticevic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diamante seems to have got his legs back now.
Ticevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Ticevic cracks Diamante with a hook to the temple - Diamante is on wobbly legs here! Ticevic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Diamante falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ticevic wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Renaldo Ticevic!

Event: KoF:IW-Mcgillicutty x Alvarez
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Ticevic connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.
Ticevic moves to clinch but Diamante breaks away #TD2#
and Diamante counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ticevic keeping moving, preventing Diamante from controlling successfully.
Diamante passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Diamante 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! Ticevic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Diamante!
After winning the bout, Pablo Diamante thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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!

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'.

Event: KoF:IW - Okafor x Shifter
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Diamante fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tayyip clinches with his opponent.
Tayyip pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diamante drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Tayyip has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diamante clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Diamante right now. #T1#
Diamante grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Diamante right now.
Tayyip has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Diamante.
Tayyip connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Diamante to escape the position.
Tayyip controlling from the back.
Tayyip softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Diamante tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Diamante right now.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Tayyip has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tayyip's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Diamante trying to control but not successfully.
Diamante can't escape the position.
Tayyip is landing with strikes. Diamante can't take much more of this.
Tayyip is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tayyip is hanging on to Diamante's back as he tries to escape.
Diamante trying to control the action but Tayyip just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamante is in bad spot here.
Tayyip biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
Tayyip is hanging on to Diamante's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
It looks like Tayyip might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tayyip is continuing to stall.
Diamante is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diamante grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Diamante is in bad spot here.
Good control from Tayyip.
Diamante trying to control the position but Tayyip manages to sink in the hooks.
Diamante tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tayyip controlling the positon.
Tayyip is trying to stick to Diamante's back but Diamante is turning into Tayyip. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tayyip's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diamante.
Diamante wants to pass the guard but Tayyip is keeping the position.
Diamante postures up.
Diamante pushes down on Tayyip's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Diamante is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fuat Tayyip dominated that round.
That's time! Diamante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diamante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tayyip tries to avoid it but Diamante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tayyip to the ground. Tayyip escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tayyip tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diamante defends well and Tayyip ends up having to push Diamante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Tayyip shoots in and bounces Diamante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diamante is trying to keep Tayyip in close.
Diamante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diamante looking to control.
Tayyip stopping the sweep attempt from Diamante.
Tayyip controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamante 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.
Tayyip working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Tayyip got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diamante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tayyip has managed to get both his arms back between Diamante's legs - danger averted.
Diamante pulls Tayyip in close to prevent any damage.
Tayyip must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Tayyip sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diamante wants to sweep here but Tayyip controlling him for the moment.
Tayyip looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Tayyip avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Diamante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tayyip doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tayyip manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diamante being controlled here, momentarily.
The adventures of Tayyip the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tayyip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diamante sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diamante will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tayyip tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diamante defends well and Tayyip ends up having to push Diamante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pablo Diamante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuat Tayyip.#CL2#
Tayyip has managed to clinch.
Diamante has Tayyip pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tayyip manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diamante has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tayyip avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Tayyip has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diamante is trying to keep an underhook but Tayyip manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Tayyip seems content to control.
Tayyip working the head and body with strikes.
Tayyip perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamante wants to get back to full guard.
Tayyip seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diamante trying to hold on to Tayyip's head to control him but Tayyip postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tayyip is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Tayyip 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tayyip blocks a head kick by Diamante.
Fuat Tayyip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tayyip forces Diamante back against the cage and clinches.
Diamante drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fuat Tayyip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tayyip looking to score a takedown here. Diamante is defending well but Tayyip drives through and ends up in Diamante's guard.
Tayyip sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diamante is trying to control the position but Tayyip postures up.
Tayyip sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tayyip lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamante is trying to control the position but Tayyip postures up. #SUB#
Diamante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tayyip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Tayyip is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Diamante has his foot on Tayyip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tayyip works his way back into a safe position though.
Tayyip sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tayyip postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tayyip controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tayyip is in close to Diamante's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tayyip's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Diamante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuat Tayyip has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tayyip 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.
Diamante controlling the position.
Tayyip sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Tayyip got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diamante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tayyip has managed to get both his arms back between Diamante's legs - danger averted.
Diamante trying to control the position.
Tayyip controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diamante will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diamante takes a swing at Tayyip's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Tayyip shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diamante's guard.#SUB#
Diamante working for submissions but it's allowed Tayyip to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tayyip moves nicely into side control.
Tayyip taking a breather here. #T4#
Diamante tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tayyip wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Tayyip politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tayyip prefers to stall for the moment though.
Diamante is looking to regain half guard here but Tayyip keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fuat Tayyip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tayyip 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuat Tayyip!

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.

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'.

Event: KoF: Underground
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Diamante.#TD2#
Diamante shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diamante was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Freibergs is not content to let Diamante control the position.
Freibergs is trying to control Diamante's posture but Diamante avoids it.
Freibergs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diamante gets full guard.
Freibergs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Freibergs won't allow Diamante to sweep him here.
Freibergs wants to control from the top but Diamante keeps moving. #T1#
Freibergs wants to get up but he can't break Diamante's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Diamante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freibergs defends it easily.#SUB2#
Diamante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diamante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freibergs defends well.
Diamante trying to control the position.
Diamante looking for a sweep. Not yet Diamante, not yet. #T2#
Diamante wants to improve his position but instead Freibergs has moved into half guard.
Freibergs not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Diamante is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Freibergs is tapping! Great win for Diamante!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Diamante!
A relieved looking Pablo Diamante thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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.

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!

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'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2021

#R1#
Dock lands with a kick to the temple. Pong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Von Pong has been cut.
Pong swats away the attempt to clinch by Dock.#CL#
Pong gets tackled into the cage by Dock. Dock maintains the clinch.
Dock avoiding damage as Pong throws knees to the body.
Dock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dock lands a nice knee to the body.
Pong trying to stall but Dock improves his position.
Pong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dock landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dock.
Pong looks winded!
Pong can't find room to land a body shot as Dock controls the action.
Dock working Pong over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Dock.
Pong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dock avoiding damage as Pong throws knees to the body.
Dock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Dock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Pong is rocked!
Dock has Pong pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Pong is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Dock - that's hurt Pong badly! Oh, another knee lands and Pong is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Pong doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bob Dock!

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'.

Event: SMASH: Immanuel vs Wallace
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Pong tries to move into range but Buckeye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buckeye in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pong as he jumps to the side.
Pong throws a hook but Buckeye blocks it.
Pong misses with a hook.
Pong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckeye manages to avoid it.
Buckeye takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buckeye swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pong counter with a right hand. #TD#
Buckeye looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pong tries to roll over but Buckeye keeps him under control.
Pong wants to get back to his feet.
Pong tries to roll over but Buckeye keeps him under control.#T1#
Buckeye winds up and cracks Pong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Buckeye stops Pong from getting back to his feet.
Pong is refusing to be controlled, as Buckeye sits in half guard.
Pong is trying to maintain the position but Buckeye is very close to passing his half guard.
Buckeye scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pong wants to improve his position but Buckeye is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye wants to free his trapped foot but Pong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Buckeye landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Buckeye looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pong scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Buckeye manages to mount him!
Pong is looking to improve his position but Buckeye isn't that keen on the idea.
Buckeye has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pong is in a horrible position here. Buckeye smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pong is working to get back to half guard.
Pong's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Buckeye is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pong shrugs it off.
Pong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Pong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Pong is working to get back to half guard.
Buckeye controlling the pace for now.
Pong wants to control but Buckeye is having none of it.
Pong takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Buckeye's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jab Buckeye!
A very excited looking Jab Buckeye rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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'.

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!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
Brah tries to clinch but Pong moves out of range.
Pong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pong, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Pong. #KD2#
Pong lands a left and a right that send Brah crashing to the mat, dazed. Pong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Edgy Brah has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pong throws the left hand but Brah avoids the punch easily.
Brah throws a chopping leg kick but Pong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pong steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Brah is out on his feet! Pong sets himself and nearly takes Brah's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Von Pong!
Von Pong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BFC 31: Huhrera Vs. Jackson
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Canel.
Canel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Canel misses.
Canel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diamante is defended easily by Canel.
Canel digs a good body shot into Diamante's ribs.
Canel throws a leg kick but Diamante checks it.
Diamante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canel throws a leg kick but Diamante sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Canel lands a jab.
Diamante fails to land the takedown.
Canel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canel connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canel catches Diamante with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Canel rushes Diamante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Canel lands a right hand.
Canel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diamante backwards.
Diamante takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.
Canel lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Canel.
A knee to the head by Canel.
Diamante wants to take the fight to the mat but Canel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maikel Canel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Diamante.
Canel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diamante blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canel. #BC#
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diamante or perhaps it was just good defense by Canel, which made it look bad.
Diamante looks winded!
Canel lands with a hook. Diamante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diamante's head backwards.
It looks like Canel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Canel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diamante.
Good work by Diamante as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Canel.#T2#
Diamante takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canel. #CL#
Canel moves into the clinch.
Canel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Canel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamantes head.
Canel lands with a light punch inside.
Canel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diamante takes an elbow to the forehead.
Canel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canel gets through Diamante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diamante has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canel after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Canel manages to break the clinch.
Diamante misses with an uppercut.
Canel lunges at Diamante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diamante's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Canel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canel.
Diamante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diamante walks into a left hand.
Canel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Canel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Canel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diamante moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Canel moves into range and clinches up with Diamante.
Canel stalling.
Diamante tries to score a body lock takedown but Canel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Canel stalling the fight. #BC#
Canel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Canel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canel.
Good exchange - Canel coming out on top.
Canel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Canel forces Diamante back against the cage and clinches.
Canel stalls.
Canel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canel lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Canel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diamante is defending well for now.
Diamante tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canel thuds a left hand into Diamante's body.
Canel lands with a straight right. Diamante didn't see that one coming.
Diamante blocks a leg kick.
Canel stuffs the takedown attempt from Diamante. Diamante gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Canel.
Diamante fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Canel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Canel wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diamante on the side of the head.#CL#
Canel clinches up with Diamante and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Canel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maikel Canel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Diamante's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Canel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diamante takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maikel Canel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Canel closes the distance and clinches.
Diamante tries for a takedown but Canel manages to get underhooks.
Canel lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Canel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Canel clinches.
Canel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diamante backwards.
Diamante drops down looking for an ankle pick but Canel pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Canel moves into the clinch successfully.
Canel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diamante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Canel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maikel Canel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Diamante.
Diamante is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Pablo Diamante's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canel lands a right hand. #T1#
Canel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Diamante is rocked!#BC#
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diamante avoids the head kick by Canel.
Maikel Canel is winning the standup battle so far.
Canel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diamante on the side of the head.
Canel dips to his left and cracks Diamante with an uppercut!
Diamante is still on wobbly legs! Can Canel finish him?
Good leg kick by Canel.
Diamante seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Canel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A fake to the body and Canel gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Diamante! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Diamante falls head first to the ground. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Maikel Canel!
A less than humble Maikel Canel misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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.

Event: FARTMMA 127: ADIOS AMIGOS
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Rinaldi misses with a jab to the body
and Pong counters with a stiff right hand.
Pong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rinaldi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rinaldi throws a sloppy body shot
and Rinaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Pong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rinaldi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pong is in Rinaldi's guard.#SUB2#
Rinaldi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pong defends well.
Rinaldi 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.#SUB2#
Rinaldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rinaldi keeping full guard, as Pong tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Pong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Pong avoids the body shot from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi misses with a right hand
and Pong counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Sam Rinaldi has been cut.
Rinaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sam Rinaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinaldi swings for the body but Pong moves out of range.
Rinaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rinaldi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rinaldi dips to his left and cracks Pong with an uppercut!
Donk. Rinaldi catches Pong right on the button with a cross.
Pong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rinaldi but Rinaldi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sam Rinaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rinaldi scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rinaldi enables Pong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rinaldi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Pong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rinaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rinaldi keeping moving, preventing Pong from controlling successfully. #SU#
Pong stands up and waves to Rinaldi to follow him.
Rinaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pong.
A little jabbing left from Rinaldi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rinaldi loads up on a big right hand but Pong slips the punch.
Rinaldi misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Pong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rinaldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Pong is rocked!
Rinaldi finds Pong's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Pong flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Rinaldi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Pong will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Rinaldi!
A very excited looking Sam Rinaldi 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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