PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Dunlap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kentrell Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan has chosen YFN Lucci - Everyday We Lit (Official Video) ft. PnB Rock as his entrance music. Desmond Dunlap has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dunlap
vs
Jordan

153 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Dunlap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kentrell Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Dunlap stops a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Dunlap gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Dunlap just leaning against Jordan, taking a breather.
Dunlap wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.

Dunlap has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jordan is trying to keep an underhook but Dunlap manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jordan is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunlap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Jordan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunlap pulls his head out easily.
Jordan wants to improve his position but Dunlap is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlap controlling the action here.
Jordan is trying to maintain the position but Dunlap is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries to roll over but Dunlap keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dunlap thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet.
Dunlap not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jordan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dunlap seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dunlap could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jordan wants to get back to full guard.
Jordan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dunlap wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two 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.

Jordan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Dunlap breaks from the clinch.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunlap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunlap shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordan sprawls well. He's pushed Dunlap's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jordan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dunlap defends it well.
Kentrell Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan staying out of range there.
Jordan swinging wildly here.
Dunlap seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.
Desmond Dunlap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kentrell Jordan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunlap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jordan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunlap circles away.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunlap moves away.
Jordan blocks the body kick.
Dunlap misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunlap is looking to clinch.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt
and Dunlap counters with a big head kick but Jordan shrugs it off.
Jordan looks winded!
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunlap as he avoids it easily.
Dunlap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Jordan looks to move away, Dunlap throws a big counter combo but Jordan just gets out of the way.
Dunlap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunlap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunlap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jordan but Jordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dunlap fails with the takedown.
Dunlap takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Dunlap clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunlap is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dunlap fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jordan is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Dunlap dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jordan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Jordan as Dunlap shoots in.
Dunlap cracks a nice hook into Jordan's ribs.
Desmond Dunlap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunlap sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordan fails to land the takedown.
Dunlap feinted with a counter takedown.
Jordan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunlap's waist but Dunlap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jordan off to one side.
Desmond Dunlap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kentrell Jordan.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlap throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jordan's waist but Jordan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunlap off to one side.
Jordan dives in and grabs Dunlap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunlap pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.
Jordan tries to clinch but Dunlap moves away

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

Jordan sneaks out the side door and pushes Dunlap away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Dunlap. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Dunlap.
Jordan thows a leg kick but Dunlap checks it

and Dunlap counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dunlap.
Dunlap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dunlap is stalling in the full guard.
Dunlap chips away with some ground and pound.
Dunlap landing some decent shots from guard.
Jordan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dunlap controls the pace.
Dunlap wants to stand but Jordan is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dunlap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
Jordan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Dunlap closes the distance and clinches.

Dunlap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunlap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Dunlap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it.
Jordan feints the counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dunlap decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dunlap trying to control the pace.
Jordan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dunlap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Dunlap thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jordan's head.
Dunlap is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Dunlap.
Dunlap prevents Jordan from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dunlap stands up and beckons Jordan to join him on the feet.
Jordan stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunlap is looking to clinch.
Jordan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dunlap blocks it well.

Dunlap shoots in and gets a takedown into Jordan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan looking to control.
Dunlap stays in close to Jordan's body and controls the position.

Jordan working for a triangle but Dunlap defends it easily.
Dunlap is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Dunlap dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Dunlap misses the target.
Dunlap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunlap tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunlap fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunlap looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dunlap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dunlap changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jordan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dunlap stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jordan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dunlap. Dunlap gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan wants to clinch.
Jordan misses with a double jab

and Dunlap counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jordan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Desmond Dunlap is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunlap misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordan darts in looking for a takedown but Dunlap gets double underhooks and turns Jordan into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jordan.
Dunlap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jordan but Jordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Dunlap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunlap has his takedown stuffed
and Jordan counters with a three punch combo that has Dunlap backing up. Dunlap nods at Jordan to acknowledge the strikes.
Dunlap keeps the fight on the outside.

Jordan moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan goes for a takedown attempt but Dunlap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jordan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dunlap tries to counter with a takedown but Jordan is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunlap.

Jordan forces Dunlap back against the cage and clinches.
Dunlap changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jordan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dunlap misses with a combination
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.

Jordan has Dunlap up against the cage in a clinch.

Jordan successfully pulls guard.
Jordan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jordan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunlap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dunlap is in close to Jordan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dunlap scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dunlap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Jordan is looking for a triangle but Dunlap pushes his legs off easily.

Dunlap gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dunlap fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunlap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrell Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunlap 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Dunlap!
The defeated Kentrell Jordan had this to say: 'i will work my ass off again'.