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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Gordo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dalton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordo is in close to Dalton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton has momentary wrist control but Gordo slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dalton throws a big right hand that misses.
Gordo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Dalton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gordo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gordo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalton's guard. #REVB#
Dalton is trying to control the position but Gordo postures up.
Dalton is pulling down on Gordo's head to control his posture.
Gordo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Gordo is in close to Dalton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Gordo stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
Dalton controls Gordo momentarily but Gordo frees himself.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Gordo tries to pass.
Gordo stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Gordo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Gordo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gordo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordo wants to get up but he can't break Dalton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Gordo moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Gordo breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Gordo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dalton, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Dalton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gordo uses from the top position.
Gordo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gordo advances position into side control!
Dalton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gordo connects with a decent elbow.
Dalton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordo taking a breather here.
Gordo advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malicia Gordo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gordo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dalton jumps guard but Gordo stands there with Dalton around his waist. Dalton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dalton is trying to pull guard but Gordo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gordo keeps control of Dalton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Gordo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalton avoids a kick to the body.
Dalton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gordo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dalton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gordo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gordo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dalton's guard.
Gordo postures up and lands a big shot to Dalton's brow.
Gordo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Gordo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dalton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gordo, into his guard. #REVR#
Dalton is in close to Gordo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dalton postures up in Gordo's guard and throws a big left but Gordo blocks it.
Dalton throwing strikes from guard but Gordo blocks nicely.
Gordo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gordo won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Gordo tries to stand but Dalton is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Gordo looking to pass the guard.
Gordo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gordo looking to pass the guard.
Malicia Gordo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dalton looking to control but Gordo passes into half guard.
#T3#
Gordo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gordo with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Gordo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gordo controlling from mount.
Dalton holds on for dear life, controlling Gordo's posture momentarily. #T4#
Gordo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gordo wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Gordo scoring with strikes but Dalton is staying in there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gordo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gordo avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Gordo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordo controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malicia Gordo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gordo instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gordo pulls guard.
Gordo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gordo trying to control the position.
Dalton working some strikes from top position.
Gordo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gordo has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dalton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gordo wants to stand but Dalton is controlling the position.
Dalton stands up out of Gordo's guard for a moment - Gordo manages to land a nice upkick.
Dalton with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Dalton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dalton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dalton postures up and lands a big shot to Gordo's brow. #SUB2#
Gordo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dalton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dalton with a nice head shot there.
Dalton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dalton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Gordo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dalton looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Gordo wants to pass the guard but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton wants to control but Gordo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Gordo sits in half guard.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Gordo not doing much here.
#T3#
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordo is working away from the top position though.
Gordo trying to control the pace.
Dalton trying to control but Gordo postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dalton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton tries to clinch but Gordo is having none of it. #TD2#
Gordo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dalton napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Dalton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Gordo instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch.
Lou Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malicia Gordo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gordo looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malicia Gordo.
I've got Gordo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malicia Gordo!
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