Lindolfo Delgado vs. Bryan Flores: Live round-by-round updates
Bryan Flores is set to take on undefeated boxer Lindolfo Delgado in a 10-round co-main event fixture at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Aug. 10, 2024.
Delgado rose to prominence when he competed in the men's lightweight event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Unfortunately, he lost the first fight of his campaign and turned professional in April 2017. The 29-year-old has been on a rampant run, rattling off 20 straight wins with 15 KO/ TKO victories. He was last seen inside the squared circle when he took on Carlos Sanchez and won the fight by seventh-round knockout.
Flores, meanwhile, is coming off the biggest win of his career, handing a TKO loss to formidable contender Jorge Abel Bermudez in March 2024. The 28-year-old wields a 57.69% finish rate that underscores his ability to finish fights.
The main card of the event is set to go down at 10 p.m. ET. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for live results and play-by-play updates of the Delgado vs. Flores clash:
Round 1:
Delgado pops the jab to open up his offense. Flores tries to get in with a left hook to the body. Both fighters exercise caution while trying to get a read on their opponent. Delgado is scoring with the jab early while Flores seems to be doing a good job investing in the bodywork. Delgado now probing with the jab to the body.
Our Score: 10-9 Delgado
Round 2:
Flores opens up with an overhand right while Delgado is content peppering with the jab. Delgado stays elusive in the range and punches through the guard with a one-two combination. A snapping jab by Delgado stifles Flores. A slow start to the fight from both boxers so far.
Our Score: 10-9 Delgado
Round 3:
Flores leads with a left hook to the body and an uppercut behind that. Overhand right connects for Flores but Delgado counters with a looping shot. Delgado catches Flores coming in with a short right hand and scores an early knockdown. Flores seems to have regained his composure despite getting knocked down for the seventh time in his career. Efficient footwork and swift jabs from Delgado to close out the round.
Our Score: 10-8 Delgado
Round 4:
Flores connects with a solid overhand right that seems to have caught Delgado's attention. Flores tries to get into the pocket to encourage wild exchanges. Thudding jab to the body from Flores. He seems to have forced a shift in momentum, pouring a ton of pressure and landing heavy with a sweeping right hand. Flores seems to be scripting a comeback from the looks of it.
Our Score: 10-9 Flores
Round 5:
Flores now pushing as the aggressor. The left jab to an uppercut has been Flores' staple combination in the fight. Both fighters are scoring with jabs to the body and head. A solid three-punch combination lands for Delgado. A stepping left hook lands for Flores. Delgado fires back with a series of crisp combinations.
Our Score: 10-9 Flores
Round 6:
Delgado counters Flores' overhand right with a stinging left hook. He's pouring the pressure now to recapture the momentum and reclaim lost ground. A jab to the body and overhand right lands for Flores. Both fighters turn up the heat with vigor behind their offense. Flores works his way against the ropes but Delgao neutralizes the attack.
Our Score: 10-9 Delgado
Round 7:
Flores is getting creative with the lead hand. A lead right hand by Flores pushes Delgado but the 28-year-old gets a point deducted for a low blow after getting a warning earlier in the same round. Flores continues to push through but gets countered with a left uppercut from Delgado.
Our Score: 10-8 Delgado
Round 8:
Both fighters let off a flurry of punches, shoulder to shoulder, exchanging heavy shots in the pocket. Flores catches Delgado with a staggering left hook that momentarily wobbles his opponent. Flores bounces back in this round despite the point deduction in the seventh frame.
Our Score: 10-9 Delgado
Round 9:
Flores starts strong with an overhand right but Delgado counters with double jabs. Flores is finding success when he uses his range with unorthodox strikes. A short uppercut lands for Delgado. The right uppercut has been Delgado's consistent weapon in the fight.
Our Score: 10-9 Delgado
Round 10:
Delgado unleashes a flurry of combinations on Flores against the ropes. A solid uppercut behind the jab lands for Delgado. An evenly contested round so far but Delgado seems to be getting the better of the exchanges. Both boxers close out the fight with a wild exchange.
Our Score: 10-9 Flores
Official Result:
Lindolfo Delgado defeayes Bryan Flores via split decision (95-93, 92-96, 96-92)