PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Rudderme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Daluz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutch Rudderme has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rudderme
vs
Daluz

176 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch Rudderme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nelson Daluz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daluz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rudderme is trying to defend but Daluz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daluz tries to stand and escape but Rudderme is controlling the position.
Rudderme wants to get back to full guard.
Rudderme moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daluz wants to control from the top but Rudderme keeps moving.
Daluz tries to free his leg and advance position but Rudderme is retaining full guard.

Daluz stands up from Rudderme's guard - Daluz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rudderme scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Nelson Daluz has been cut.
Rudderme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daluz drops his hands momentarily and Rudderme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daluz looks to clinch

and Rudderme counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Daluz's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudderme wants to control from the top but Daluz keeps moving.
Daluz is trying to control the position but Rudderme postures up.

Daluz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daluz looks gassed!
Rudderme has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daluz is proving hard to escape from.
Rudderme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daluz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rudderme has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daluz is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Rudderme gets to his feet. Daluz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rudderme fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rudderme shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daluz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daluz is trying to control Rudderme's posture but Rudderme avoids it.
Rudderme is looking to take a break and control but Daluz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daluz can't do much from the bottom here.

Rudderme is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daluz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daluz tries to bench press Rudderme off him but Rudderme keeps the position.
Rudderme passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Daluz!
Rudderme controlling from mount.
Daluz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daluz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rudderme kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rudderme working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daluz working to try and regain half guard.
Daluz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rudderme has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Daluz's face.
Rudderme wants to control the pace but Daluz is squirming around nicely.
Daluz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudderme wants to control the pace but Daluz is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Rudderme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Daluz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rudderme stalks Daluz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daluz's face. Daluz staggers backwards, shaken.
Daluz moves out of range of the strikes.
Daluz fails with the takedown

and Rudderme counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daluz won't be happy with that.

Rudderme has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Daluz closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rudderme counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!

Rudderme stands up and beckons Daluz to join him on the feet.
Dutch Rudderme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daluz wants to clinch up but Rudderme keeps it at a distance.
Rudderme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rudderme shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daluz napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daluz is trying to improve his position.
Rudderme working the ground and pound but Daluz is defending the strikes.
Daluz wants to control but Rudderme postures up.
Daluz is not content to let Rudderme control the position.

Rudderme is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daluz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rudderme working the ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daluz can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daluz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Daluz tries to improve position but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rudderme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudderme tries to bum rush Daluz with a series of wild strikes but Daluz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daluz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rudderme has his takedown stuffed
and Daluz counters with a solid body kick.
Dutch Rudderme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudderme throws a right and a left that Daluz avoids nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Daluz.
Rudderme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daluz doesn't seem bothered though.
Rudderme tries to close the distance and clinch but Daluz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudderme will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daluz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rudderme as he avoids it easily.
Dutch Rudderme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Daluz.
Rudderme fails with the takedown

and Daluz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rudderme manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daluz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rudderme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudderme is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daluz is looking to stand up but Rudderme won't let him.

Rudderme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daluz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daluz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daluz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rudderme swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Daluz gets to his feet - Rudderme follows without any prompting.
Rudderme thumps Daluz with a low kick.
Daluz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rudderme's head.

Daluz clinches with his opponent.

Rudderme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rudderme closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daluz to the mat! Daluz manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rudderme gets to his feet - Daluz follows without any prompting.
Rudderme lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Rudderme dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Daluz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rudderme looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Daluz working a defensive guard here.
Rudderme prevents Daluz from getting back to his feet.

Daluz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rudderme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rudderme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Rudderme stands and steps away. Daluz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Rudderme closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daluz did well to prevent Rudderme getting side control.
Rudderme is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rudderme postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Daluz to stand up.
Daluz misses with a takedown
and Rudderme counters with a two punch combo.
Daluz tries for a takedown but Rudderme circles away easily

and Rudderme counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daluz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daluz.
Rudderme trying to control the position from guard on top but Daluz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rudderme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudderme tries to stand but Daluz is controlling from the bottom.

Rudderme stands up and waves to Daluz to follow him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rudderme.

Daluz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dutch Rudderme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudderme pushes Daluz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daluz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Daluz stands up and beckons Rudderme to his feet.
Rudderme digs a good body shot into Daluz's ribs.
Daluz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rudderme.
Daluz tries for a takedown but Rudderme circles away easily
and Daluz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dutch Rudderme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Daluz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudderme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daluz. Daluz obviously looking to wear him down.

Rudderme has managed to clinch.
Rudderme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Rudderme breaks from the clinch.

Daluz gets the takedown into side control.
Daluz just content to control the position.
Rudderme takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rudderme manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudderme regains full guard. Nicely done.

Rudderme has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daluz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Rudderme manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Rudderme misses.
Rudderme throws a head kick but Daluz moves out of range.
Daluz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rudderme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudderme misses with a takedown attempt

and Daluz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudderme is not content to let Daluz control the position.
Nelson Daluz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dutch Rudderme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rudderme wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Rudderme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rudderme 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Rudderme!