PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jordao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Jordao looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Delgado
vs
Jordao

151 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Jordao!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delgado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordao keeps the fight on the outside.
Delgado misses with an uppercut. Jordao saw that one coming.
Delgado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Delgado misses.
Delgado could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Delgado throws a head kick but Jordao moves out of range.
Jordao misses with a hook.
Delgado went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ricardo Jordao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Delgado gets caught flat footed, as Jordao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Delgado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordao is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jordao controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado managing to control the position.
Delgado is trying to control the position but Jordao postures up.
Jordao is looking to work some ground and pound but Delgado has wrist control.
Jordao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Jordao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Delgado sprawls well initially but Jordao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jordao is thwarting Delgado's attempts to control the position.
Delgado controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordao trying to mount his opponent but Delgado defends it.

Delgado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Delgado is not content to let Jordao control the position.
Jordao is thwarting Delgado's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordao fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jordao or perhaps it was just good defense by Delgado, which made it look bad.
Wesley Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Jordao.
Jordao looks winded!
Delgado throws a sloppy head kick and Jordao moves out of range easily.
Delgado throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jordao.
Delgado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jordao manages to circle out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Delgado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jordao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordao shoots in and drives through. Delgado sprawls well.
Jordao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Delgado tries to clinch but Jordao is having none of it.
Jordao tries to bum rush Delgado with a series of wild strikes but Delgado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Delgado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Delgado has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jordao is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Jordao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Delgado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Delgado is looking to stand up but Jordao won't let him.
Delgado scoring with some ground and pound.
Jordao wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Delgado manages to pass to side control.
Wesley Delgado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Delgado is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordao trying to control from the bottom.
Jordao is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jordao actively working from the bottom here.
Jordao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delgado.

Delgado seems to be looking for submissions.
Delgado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jordao tries to roll over but Delgado keeps him under control.

Jordao manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Delgado counters by clinching up.
Delgado prevents a body shot from Jordao.
Jordao working hard to break the clinch.

Delgado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Delgado as Jordao shoots in.
Delgado is looking for a counter combo.
Jordao is looking to clinch but Delgado is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Jordao as Delgado shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Jordao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jordao blocks a head kick by Delgado.
Jordao misses with a few strikes there.
Jordao shoots in but Delgado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delgado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jordao.
Wesley Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Jordao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado tries to clinch but Jordao is having none of it.
Jordao swats away the attempt to clinch by Delgado.
A head kick misses from Delgado.
Jordao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delgado defends it nicely.
Delgado tries to clinch there but Jordao circles away.
Delgado slaps away a takedown attempt from Jordao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jordao blocks a head kick by Delgado.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delgado tries to clinch up.
Jordao shoots in looking for a takedown but Delgado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jordao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Delgado tries a head kick but it misses.
Delgado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jordao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordao avoids the head kick by Delgado.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Delgado throws a shot from downtown. Jordao moves away and avoids it.
Delgado throws a head kick but Jordao moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Delgado dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No joy there for Jordao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Jordao closes the distance and clinches.

Delgado manages to break the clinch.
Jordao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delgado is looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jordao is defended easily by Delgado.

Delgado pushes Jordao up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordao is looking to break free of the clinch but Delgado has double underhooks.

Delgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delgado shoots in but Jordao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jordao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delgado as he avoids it easily.
Delgado tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordao with the counter takedown but Delgado avoids it easily.
Delgado throws a right hand that Jordao ducks under and follows up with a left that Jordao also avoids with ease.
Wesley Delgado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Delgado moves into range and clinches up with Jordao.
Delgado avoids a wild elbow strike from Jordao.
Jordao is trying to break free.
Jordao with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Delgado breaks the clinch.
Delgado shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordao sprawls well. He's pushed Delgado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Delgado backs off Jordao throws a huge counter combo but Delgado manages to avoid it all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Delgado rushes Jordao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jordao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delgado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Delgado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Delgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delgado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Delgado throws a lazy head kick
and Jordao counters nicely by changing levels and landing 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!

Jordao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Delgado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Delgado breaks from the clinch.

Jordao rushes Delgado and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jordao manages to pull guard.
Jordao controls Delgado momentarily but Delgado frees himself.
Delgado preventing the sweep.

Delgado stands up and waves to Jordao to follow him.

Delgado clinches with his opponent.
Jordao wants to get back to striking at distance but Delgado won't allow it.
Delgado throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordao wants a takedown but no success here.
Wesley Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Jordao.

Delgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordao misses with a takedown attempt

and Delgado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Jordao's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Delgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordao cracks Delgado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jordao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delgado defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Delgado. No joy for Jordao on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jordao.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Delgado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Delgado 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Delgado!