PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Cluzet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cluzet comes into the arena with Fracture Design - Emotions (Mage Remix) blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cluzet
vs
Dela

178 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Cluzet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Dela!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela misses with a jab to the body

and Cluzet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cluzet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cluzet has Dela pushed against the cage.
Cluzet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dela backwards.
Dela can't find room to land a body shot as Cluzet controls the action.
Dela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cluzet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dela tries to break the clinch but Cluzet is controlling the position.
Dela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cluzet has him pressed against the cage.
Dela misses with some punches.
Dela throws a head punch that misses.
Cluzet tries to throw a body punch but Dela avoids it by throwing Cluzet back against the cage.
Cluzet stalling the fight.
Dela pushes Cluzet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cluzet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dela is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Dela.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet stalling against the cage.
Dela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dela.
Cluzet misses with a punch to the body.
Cluzet tries to work over Dela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Cluzet.
Cluzet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Dela breaks the clinch.
Dela throws a head kick that misses.
Cluzet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Cluzet closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dela taking some punishment here, with Cluzet in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela wants to improve his position but Cluzet is controlling well.
Cluzet is trying to control. Dela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cluzet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cluzet wants to pass the guard but Dela is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cluzet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela is looking to control Cluzet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cluzet.
Cluzet is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cluzet looks to land a strike but Dela avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet throws an elbow that misses. Dela uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cluzet's guard. Nice move by Dela!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cluzet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dela slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dela stopping the sweep attempt from Cluzet.
Cluzet controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela wants to control from the top but Cluzet keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dela avoids the body shot from Cluzet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Cluzet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cluzet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dela wants to improve his position but Cluzet is controlling well.
Cluzet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cluzet stalling away here and it's allowed Dela to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cluzet throws a strike but Dela rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dela with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cluzet working for a triangle but Dela defends it easily.
Cluzet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cluzet wants to sweep here but Dela controlling him for the moment.
Dela looking to sit in guard and control but Cluzet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cluzet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dela looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela keeping moving, preventing Cluzet from controlling successfully.
Dela wants to sweep but no luck.
Cluzet tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela is retaining full guard.
Dela wants to sweep here but Cluzet controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dela just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson Dela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet fails with the takedown.
Dela lands a head kick. Cluzet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dela swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Dela.
Cluzet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dela swivels and escapes.
Dela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dela tries to land a front kick but Cluzet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cluzet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dela was well out of range. Poor timing from Cluzet.
Cluzet misses the shot to the body.
Dela tried to score with a low kick but Cluzet checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cluzet slips under a jab.
Dela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cluzet.
A bone on bone clash there as Cluzet blocks the leg kick.
Cluzet scores with a body shot.
Dela slips a straight right by Cluzet.
Dela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cluzet.
Cluzet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cluzet throws a body punch but Dela moves out of range.
Dela stuns Cluzet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cluzet looks to throw the jab but Dela is out of range.
Dela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cluzet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Omar Cluzet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cluzet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick from Dela lands but Cluzet takes it in his stride.
Cluzet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dela scores with a punch to the head.
Dela lands a nice shot to the body.
Cluzet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cluzet lands a nice hook to Dela's body. Dela takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cluzet.
Cluzet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dela misses the shot to the body.
Cluzet checks a low kick from Dela.
Cluzet misses with a wild body shot.
Dela stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dela wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela digs a good hook to Cluzet's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet connects with a body shot.

Cluzet closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dela is controlling Cluzet's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cluzet.

Cluzet wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cluzet wants to control from the top but Dela keeps moving.
Cluzet throwing strikes but missing.
Cluzet with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cluzet throws a big elbow that misses.
Cluzet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cluzet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Omar Cluzet has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cluzet thows a body shot but no joy.
Dela connects with the punch.
Dela throws the left hand but Cluzet avoids the punch easily.
Dela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cluzet doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dela wants to land a leg kick but Cluzet is out of range.
Cluzet takes a swing at Dela's ribcage but misses.
Dela misses with an uppercut. Cluzet saw that one coming.
Dela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Cluzet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela trying to get back to full guard but Cluzet takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nelson Dela just about did enough to take it.
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.

Cluzet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dela.
Cluzet blocks a head kick by Dela.
A nice combination there by Cluzet.
Cluzet fails with an attempt to clinch.

Cluzet closes the distance and clinches.
Dela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cluzet is defending well for now.
Cluzet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dela as Cluzet tries to tie him up.
Dela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dela tries a body shot but Cluzet blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cluzet tries to work over Dela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Cluzet.
Dela blocks an uppercut.
Dela lands with a left to the head.
Cluzet tries to work over Dela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cluzet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cluzet misses with the head strike.
Cluzet is trying to drag Dela to the mat but Dela just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cluzet misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Cluzet lands a takedown into guard.

Cluzet has gone for a leg lock! Dela slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cluzet's guard.
Cluzet keeping moving, preventing Dela from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dela cracks Cluzet with a solid left hand.
Dela looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet keeping moving, preventing Dela from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nelson Dela wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cluzet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cluzet misses the shot to the body.
Cluzet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cluzet moves forwards but Dela connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cluzet looks to score with a jab to the body but Dela is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet moves away from the strike by Dela.
Cluzet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dela was well out of range. Poor timing from Cluzet.

Cluzet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dela is trying to defend but Cluzet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cluzet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Cluzet had his way with Nelson Dela in 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. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Dela. Cluzet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson Dela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cluzet moves out of range of the leg kick from Dela.
Dela lands a jab to the head.
Cluzet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Dela tries to keep at a distance but Cluzet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cluzet tries to throw a body punch but Dela avoids it by throwing Cluzet back against the cage.
Cluzet struggles to land a body shot inside as Dela controls his hands.

Cluzet tightens his grip and picks Dela up, before dumping him to the ground. Dela manages to land in guard.
Dela is pulling down on Cluzet's head to control his posture.
Cluzet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet wants to control from the top but Dela keeps moving.
Cluzet is looking to pass into half guard but Dela pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dela is in guard.
Dela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cluzet keeping moving, preventing Dela from controlling successfully.
Dela controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cluzet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cluzet working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dela throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson Dela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dela is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cluzet has control of Dela's left arm, preventing Dela from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Dela. No joy for Cluzet on that attempt.
Cluzet misses with a body punch
and Dela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dela connects with a leg kick. Cluzet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cluzet clinches up with Dela and pushes him back against the cage.
Dela misses with a punch on the inside.
Dela lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cluzet backwards.

Dela breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cluzet misses its intended target.
Dela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cluzet.
Dela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dela. That's going to slow Cluzet down.
Dela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cluzet was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela.
Dela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dela catches Cluzet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cluzet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cluzet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cluzet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Cluzet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cluzet staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Cluzet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dela is positioning himself well to prevent Cluzet advancing to mount.
Cluzet wants to take a breather but Dela is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cluzet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Dela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cluzet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Omar Cluzet!
Omar Cluzet retains his welterweight title!
Omar Cluzet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.