PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 2018 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 241 p4p, 350 weight class). Del Bosque comes into the arena with Mimosa - Drippin blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Del Bosque
vs
Brooksbank

175 cm
38
170
28 - 32 - 0

175 cm
38
160
17 - 32 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Bosque throws a hook to the side of Brooksbank's head but Brooksbank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brooksbank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Del Bosque is fending him off so far but Brooksbank persists. Nope, Del Bosque circles away and we're back to standing.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brooksbank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Del Bosque!
Brooksbank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Bosque keeps working.
Del Bosque is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Brooksbank has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brooksbank trying to mount his opponent but Del Bosque defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brooksbank is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank trying to pass the guard but Del Bosque defending well.
Del Bosque is looking to get back to is feet but Brooksbank passes into side control.
Brooksbank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Bosque keeps working.
Del Bosque gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooksbank controlling the pace for now.
Del Bosque is squirming around, avoiding Brooksbank's attempts to control the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brooksbank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Del Bosque is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank can't control as he wanted to and Del Bosque manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Del Bosque definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooksbank is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Del Bosque!
Brooksbank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brooksbank wants to take his opponent's back but Del Bosque doesn't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank content just to control the position here.
Brooksbank with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brooksbank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Bosque is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Brooksbank dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Del Bosque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Del Bosque tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Del Bosque misses with a kick to the body.
Del Bosque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brooksbank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
Brooksbank with the counter takedown but Del Bosque avoids it easily.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Del Bosque finds it's target.
Brooksbank avoids the body shot from Del Bosque.
Brooksbank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Bosque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Brooksbank backs away, Del Bosque returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Del Bosque blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Del Bosque stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brooksbank.
Brooksbank ducks right into an uppercut from Del Bosque.
Brooksbank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Del Bosque as he avoids it easily.
Brooksbank throws a right and a left that Del Bosque avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque scores with a decent looking hook.

Brooksbank feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brooksbank trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Bosque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooksbank being controlled here momentarily.
Brooksbank looking to pass the guard.
Brooksbank trying to control but Del Bosque is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque keeping full guard, as Brooksbank tries to pass.
Del Bosque is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Del Bosque managing to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Del Bosque throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank darts in looking for a takedown but Del Bosque gets double underhooks and turns Brooksbank into the cage.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brooksbank.
Brooksbank misses with the body kick
and Del Bosque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooksbank slips under a jab from Del Bosque.
Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses.
Brooksbank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Del Bosque is fending him off so far but Brooksbank persists. Nope, Del Bosque circles away and we're back to standing.
And Del Bosque counters with a quick kick to the body but Brooksbank blocks it.
Severo Del Bosque is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooksbank misses with a few strikes there.
Del Bosque keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Bosque appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooksbank throws a wild body kick that Del Bosque sees coming a mile off.
Del Bosque attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brooksbank throws a wild body kick that Del Bosque sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Del Bosque.
A swing and a miss from Del Bosque.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Brooksbank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brooksbank.
Del Bosque circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Brooksbank backs away, Del Bosque returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brooksbank lands a right hook to the body.
Brooksbank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Del Bosque thows a body kick. Brooksbank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Bosque checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brooksbank jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Del Bosque throws a lazy right hand but Brooksbank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brooksbank checks it well.
Del Bosque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooksbank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque scores with a three punch combo!

Brooksbank is rocked!
Del Bosque is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Brooksbank flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Brooksbank is out cold! Del Bosque holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Severo Del Bosque!