PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Putwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Delaroca
vs
Putwick

168 cm
20
136 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

163 cm
19
134 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

London eXchange - Laundry / Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lolo Delaroca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Putwick!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaroca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Putwick is looking to clinch.
Delaroca shoots in for a double leg but Putwick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Delaroca staying out of range there.
Delaroca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Putwick but Putwick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delaroca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Putwick just misses with a punch to the body.
Delaroca slips a straight right by Putwick.

Delaroca darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Putwick is not content to let Delaroca control the position.
Delaroca takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Delaroca passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Delaroca throws a strike aimed at the side of Putwick's head but Putwick avoids it well.
Delaroca throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Delaroca lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Delaroca in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Delaroca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putwick keeps working.

Delaroca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Delaroca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Delaroca tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Putwick defending against the ground and pound.
Putwick taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Delaroca seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Putwick avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Delaroca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putwick is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Delaroca trying to control the action but Putwick is working from the bottom.
Putwick is trying to control Delaroca's posture but Delaroca avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Delaroca politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Delaroca prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca trying to control the position but Putwick is working away.
Delaroca taking a breather here.
Putwick tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Delaroca presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putwick gets back to half guard.
Delaroca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolo Delaroca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Putwick throws a series of punches but Delaroca moves out of range.
Delaroca shoots in and drives through. Putwick sprawls well.
Putwick throws a body punch but Delaroca moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delaroca.
Putwick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delaroca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delaroca shoots and misses

and Putwick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Putwick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putwick postures up.
Putwick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Delaroca wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Putwick wants to pass the guard but Delaroca is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Delaroca controls Putwick momentarily but Putwick frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lolo Delaroca wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Putwick leaves Delaroca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Delaroca looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Putwick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putwick working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Putwick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Delaroca pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Delaroca avoids the attempt from Putwick to control.
Delaroca landing shots from mount.
Putwick is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putwick is bucking up trying to escape but Delaroca cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Delaroca connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delaroca looking to control but Putwick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delaroca has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Putwick's face.
Putwick regains half guard.
Delaroca tries to pass to full mount but Putwick defends it.

Delaroca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca is just content to waste time from the top position. Putwick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Delaroca preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Putwick has momentary wrist control but Delaroca slips an elbow through the middle.
Delaroca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delaroca landing some decent shots from guard.
Delaroca wants to control from the top but Putwick keeps moving.
Delaroca passes Putwick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putwick is not content to let Delaroca control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolo Delaroca dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Delaroca shoots for a takedown but Putwick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Putwick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Delaroca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putwick fails with the takedown.

Putwick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Putwick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Putwick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delaroca managing to control the position.
Delaroca keeping moving, preventing Putwick from controlling successfully.
Putwick pushing down on Delaroca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Putwick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Delaroca is looking for a sweep. Putwick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delaroca keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Delaroca is trying to maintain the position but Putwick is very close to passing his half guard.
Putwick prevents Delaroca from improving his position.
Delaroca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delaroca.
Delaroca has Putwick pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putwick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Delaroca's head.

Delaroca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delaroca seems keen to control Putwick's posture.
Putwick won't allow Delaroca to sweep him here.
Putwick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delaroca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delaroca keeping moving, preventing Putwick from controlling successfully.
Delaroca working a defensive guard here.
Delaroca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lolo Delaroca wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Putwick misses with a wild body shot.
Delaroca shoots in but no luck this time.
Putwick misses with a takedown attempt - Delaroca sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Putwick misses with a straight left.
Putwick throws a jab but it's blocked by Delaroca.
Putwick throws a one two combo.
Delaroca avoids the body shot from Putwick.
Putwick tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Putwick is looking to clinch.
Putwick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delaroca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Putwick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lolo Delaroca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaroca has his takedown stuffed

and Putwick counters with a shoot takedown. Delaroca fights it but they end up in guard.
Delaroca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delaroca stalling away here and it's allowed Putwick to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Putwick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delaroca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putwick is keeping the position for now.
Delaroca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putwick managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Charlie Putwick just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Delaroca moves away from the strike by Putwick.
Putwick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putwick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delaroca pinned against the cage. Delaroca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Delaroca shoots in and drives through. Putwick sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Putwick as Delaroca shoots in.
Delaroca moves away from the strike by Putwick.
Delaroca shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putwick misses with a series of wild punches.
Putwick misses with a hook.
Delaroca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Putwick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delaroca slips a straight right by Putwick.
Putwick leaves Delaroca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Putwick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Delaroca manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delaroca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Putwick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Putwick trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaroca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putwick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Delaroca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Putwick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delaroca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Putwick.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Delaroca holds on and takes a little breather.
Putwick preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putwick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delaroca is keeping the position for now.
Lolo Delaroca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delaroca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Putwick's guard.
Delaroca sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Delaroca pushes down on Putwick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Delaroca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Putwick's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca thows a huge punch but Putwick dodges it nicely.
Putwick tries to get to full guard but Delaroca has control of the leg.
Delaroca is keen to just control but Putwick is a slippery customer.
Delaroca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Delaroca passes the guard and advances to mount!
Delaroca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Delaroca controlling the pace for now.
Delaroca throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putwick is squirming around, avoiding Delaroca's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolo Delaroca had his way with Charlie Putwick in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Delaroca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Putwick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delaroca.
Delaroca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putwick throws a shot from downtown. Delaroca moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delaroca is defended easily by Putwick.

Delaroca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Delaroca lands in his opponent's guard.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Putwick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delaroca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delaroca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delaroca postures up in Putwick's guard and throws a big left but Putwick blocks it.
Delaroca is working Putwick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Delaroca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delaroca postures up in Putwick's guard and throws a big left but Putwick blocks it.
Delaroca preventing the sweep.
Delaroca is looking to work some ground and pound but Putwick has wrist control.
Delaroca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putwick is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca wants to control from the top but Putwick keeps moving.
Delaroca postures up.

Charlie Putwick has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Putwick takes a swing at Delaroca's ribcage but misses.
Putwick throws a hook but Delaroca avoids it easily.

Delaroca shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Delaroca passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Delaroca.
Putwick wants to control but Delaroca is having none of it.
Delaroca trying to control but Putwick is having none of it.
Delaroca working Putwick over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca looking to ground and pound but Putwick is blocking nicely.

Delaroca goes for an armbar but Putwick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Putwick.
Putwick wants to control from the top but Delaroca keeps moving.
Putwick throws a strike but Delaroca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lolo Delaroca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delaroca looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lolo Delaroca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Delaroca 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolo Delaroca!
Lolo Delaroca retains his bantamweight title!