PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Northrop (ranked 1454 p4p, 464 weight class) and Nick Dalton (ranked 210 p4p, 70 weight class). Northrop comes to the cage accompanied by Alive And Kicking. 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.

Northrop
vs
Dalton

180 cm
39
175
25 - 25 - 0

180 cm
36
169
20 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Northrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton lands with a straight right. Northrop didn't see that one coming.
Dalton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Northrop.
Dalton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Northrop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dalton looks to land a left hand but Northrop moved out of range nicely.

Northrop moves into the clinch successfully.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Northrop jumps into guard, dragging Dalton to the mat.

Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Northrop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Northrop working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalton wants to get up but he can't break Northrop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Dalton stands up from Northrop's guard - Dalton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Northrop there.
Northrop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Northrop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton moves away from the strike by Northrop.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dalton.
Northrop moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Northrop walks into a left hand.
Dalton swats away the attempt to clinch by Northrop.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Northrop lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Northrop.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Northrop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dalton is able to avoid easily.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Northrop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dalton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dalton connects with a nice looking jab.
Northrop wants to clinch
and Dalton counters with a low kick, right behind Northrop 's knee.
Dalton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Northrop is rocked!
Nick Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Dalton lands a big right hand that sends Northrop crashing to the mat! Dalton stays standing though and waves Northrop back to his feet!
Oh Northrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dalton with the inside leg kick.
Dalton lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Dalton!
A less than humble Nick Dalton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Russell Northrop stepped up to the mic, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.