PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Roode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Dalton
vs
Roode

187 cm
21
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominic Roode!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roode gets a clinch.
Roode looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Dalton manages to pull guard.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Roode.
Dalton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dalton thows a huge punch but Roode dodges it nicely.
Dalton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dalton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dalton really is a fat lump.
Dalton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dalton thows a huge punch but Roode dodges it nicely.
Dalton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dalton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dalton thows a huge punch but Roode dodges it nicely.
Dalton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roode's head.
Roode keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dalton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roode's head.
Dalton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dalton missing with some ground and pound from the 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!
Dalton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roode blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roode's head.
Dalton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dalton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dalton with the ground and pound but Roode uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton.

Roode is working an open guard so Dalton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Roode gets caught napping as Dalton dives in and scores a takedown. Roode manages to retain guard.
Dalton throws an elbow that misses. Roode uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dalton's guard. Nice move by Roode!

Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Roode won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is pulling down on Roode's head. It's preventing any offense from Roode, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Dalton 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.

Roode throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dalton was covering up waiting for the punch and Roode finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roode is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton'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.
Roode is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Dalton.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dalton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roode is aware though and is defending well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roode misses with a two punch combination.

Dalton rushes Roode and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dalton is working for takedown but Roode is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dalton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roode just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dalton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roode just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalton dodges an elbow strike from Roode.
Dalton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roode to keep the fight standing.
Dalton is struggling to control the position.
Dalton lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton jumps guard but Roode stands there with Dalton around his waist. Dalton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roode wants to get back to striking at distance but Dalton won't allow it.

Dalton drags the fight down to the ground.
Dalton controlling the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dalton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roode has passed into side control.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.

Roode stands up and beckons Dalton to his feet.

Dalton forces Roode back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dalton manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Roode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Roode. Those never looked like landing.
Dalton is looking for a counter combo.
Dominic Roode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Roode takes the fight into the clinch.

Dalton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dalton manages to end up in side control.
Roode takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dalton scoring with punches and elbows.
Dalton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Dalton.
Dalton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dalton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roode wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Dalton.
An elbow from Dalton crashes against the mat.
Dalton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roode on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Roode regains half guard, as Dalton was trying to land strikes.
Dalton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roode's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roode pushes Dalton off looking to stand but Dalton dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dalton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roode avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dalton.
Dalton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roode keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roode is trying to stand back up but Dalton is controlling him

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roode sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalton somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roode closes the distance and pushes Dalton back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dalton.

Dalton breaks the clinch.
Dalton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roode sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalton somewhat.

Dalton tries to sprawl but Roode drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roode tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Lou Dalton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Roode gets to his feet. Dalton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lou Dalton.
I think Dalton 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Dalton!