PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Dotson (ranked 6579 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramesh Jindal (ranked 6523 p4p, 228 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dotson
vs
Jindal

222 cm
24
346 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Osvaldo Dotson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramesh Jindal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jindal.
Dotson feinted with a counter takedown.

Jindal gets a takedown into half guard.
Jindal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dotson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dotson gets full guard.
Dotson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dotson being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dotson wants to get back to his feet but Jindal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dotson wants to sweep here but Jindal controlling him for the moment.
Dotson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dotson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dotson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jindal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dotson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dotson working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jindal fails to land the takedown.

Jindal gets caught flat footed, as Dotson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Jindal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dotson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Dotson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jindal is trying to keep an underhook but Dotson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jindal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dotson is working away from the top position though.
Jindal pushes Dotson off looking to stand but Dotson dives back in and keeps control.
Jindal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jindal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jindal flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jindal is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jindal wants to improve his position but Dotson is controlling well.
Dotson is thwarting Jindal's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Dotson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jindal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dotson won't allow Jindal to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dotson trying to control but Jindal is working from the bottom.
Dotson won't allow Jindal to sweep him here.

Jindal looking for subs off his back but Dotson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jindal looks winded!
Dotson is thwarting Jindal's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dotson lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Osvaldo Dotson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dotson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dotson tries to bum rush Jindal with a series of wild strikes but Jindal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jindal fails with the takedown
and Dotson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jindal shoots for a double leg takedown but Dotson sprawls well. He's pushed Jindal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Dotson closes the distance and clinches.
Dotson stalling in the clinch.
Dotson wants a takedown.
Dotson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jindal controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jindal wants to take the fight to the mat but Dotson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Osvaldo Dotson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramesh Jindal.
Dotson crunches a lovely knee into Jindal's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dotson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dotson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jindal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jindal tries to pull guard but Dotson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jindal drops back down to his feet.
Jindal is trying to drag Dotson to the mat but Dotson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dotson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jindal controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Jindal.
Jindal is pressed up against the cage. Dotson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jindal down to the mat. Jindal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dotson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jindal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dotson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jindal misses with a head kick.
Dotson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dotson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jindal fails with the takedown

and Dotson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jindal trying to control but Dotson postures up.
Jindal wants to control the action here but instead Dotson manages to pass to full mount!
Jindal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dotson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jindal can do to turn this around?
A nice elbow there by Dotson.
Dotson working Jindal over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dotson lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotson lands a heavy elbow.
Dotson breaks from Jindal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dotson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jindal?
Dotson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jindal?
Dotson controlling from the full mount.
Dotson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jindal?
Jindal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jindal is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dotson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jindal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jindal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dotson prevents Jindal from getting the reversal.
Jindal tries to hold on but Dotson pushes him away.
Dotson raining down shots from the mount!
Dotson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jindal is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osvaldo Dotson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jindal tries to keep at a distance but Dotson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jindal pulls guard successfully.
Jindal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dotson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dotson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dotson trying to keep a closed guard but Jindal is proving a slippery customer.
Jindal tries to free his leg and advance position but Dotson is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dotson keeping moving, preventing Jindal from controlling successfully.
Dotson has a closed guard, preventing Jindal from standing up.
Jindal wants to control from the top but Dotson keeps moving.
Jindal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jindal wants to get up but he can't break Dotson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dotson is on top in guard.

Dotson trying to control but Jindal is working from the bottom.

Jindal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dotson stacks Jindal on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dotson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dotson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jindal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dotson working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dotson working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dotson lands an elbow.

Dotson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jindal wants to clinch.
Jindal fails to land the takedown.

Dotson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dotson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dotson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dotson stopping the sweep attempt from Jindal.
Jindal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dotson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dotson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Dotson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dotson slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dotson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osvaldo Dotson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dotson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osvaldo Dotson!