PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bato Dela Rosa (ranked 3245 p4p, 428 weight class) and Jimmy Bawdeep (ranked 4171 p4p, 511 weight class). Bato Dela Rosa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dela Rosa
vs
Bawdeep

195 cm
22
213 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bato Dela Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Bawdeep!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawdeep stuffs the takedown attempt from Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Bawdeep shapes to counter with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa shoots in for a takedown but Bawdeep shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bawdeep unleashes a big counter combination but Dela Rosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bato Dela Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Rosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bawdeep.
Sloppy strikes from Dela Rosa. Those never looked like landing.
Bawdeep is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dela Rosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Dela Rosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bawdeep throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to pull guard but Bawdeep turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bawdeep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bawdeep tries to land knees in the clinch but Dela Rosa avoids the damage to the body.
Dela Rosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dela Rosa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bawdeep fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dela Rosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bawdeep sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dela Rosa somewhat.
Dela Rosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bawdeep defends well and Dela Rosa ends up having to push Bawdeep into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bawdeep is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dela Rosa misses with a takedown attempt - Bawdeep sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bawdeep is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dela Rosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bawdeep holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bawdeep keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dela Rosa's efforts to push away.
Bawdeep throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bawdeep prevents the takedown attempt.
Dela Rosa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dela Rosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bawdeep to keep the fight standing.
Dela Rosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bawdeep with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bawdeep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dela Rosa.
Bawdeep looking to throw knees to the head but Dela Rosa is blocking nicely.
Bawdeep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dela Rosa is defending well for now.
Bawdeep misses with the head strike.
Bawdeep wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa has Bawdeep pressed against the cage.
Dela Rosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bawdeep is defending well for now.
Dela Rosa fails to pull guard.
Dela Rosa is trying to push Bawdeep away but Bawdeep has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dela Rosa as Bawdeep tries to tie him up.
Bawdeep connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dela Rosa's face.
Dela Rosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bawdeep has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dela Rosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dela Rosa digs a right hand into Bawdeep's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bawdeep's gas tank.
Bawdeep using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dela Rosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dela Rosa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bawdeep misses with a knee to the head.
Dela Rosa managing to block the knees to the body from Bawdeep.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Bawdeep won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Rosa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bawdeep after a bit of a struggle.
Bawdeep avoiding damage as Dela Rosa throws knees to the body.
Dela Rosa jumps guard but Bawdeep stands there with Dela Rosa around his waist. Dela Rosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Bawdeep dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bawdeep moves into the clinch successfully.
Dela Rosa can't get the takedown.
Dela Rosa stalling in the clinch.
Bawdeep has Dela Rosa pressed against the cage, preventing Dela Rosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bawdeep landing knees to the head.
Bawdeep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bawdeep taking a breather.
Dela Rosa tries to pull guard but Bawdeep won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bawdeep with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dela Rosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bawdeep is defending well for now.
Bawdeep tries a knee to the head but Dela Rosa blocks it.
Dela Rosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawdeep using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dela Rosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bawdeep scores with a knee to the head.
Bawdeep using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dela Rosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bawdeep swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bawdeep is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bato Dela Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bawdeep tries to land a knee to the head but Dela Rosa blocks with his arms.

Dela Rosa breaks from the clinch.
Dela Rosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bawdeep is fending him off so far but Dela Rosa persists. Nope, Bawdeep circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy Bawdeep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Dela Rosa closes the distance and clinches.
Bawdeep misses with a knee to the head.
Bawdeep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bawdeep tries to land a knee to the head but Dela Rosa blocks with his arms.
Dela Rosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dela Rosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bawdeep connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dela Rosa's face.
Bawdeep has Dela Rosa pressed against the cage, preventing Dela Rosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dela Rosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Dela Rosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bawdeep tries to close the distance and clinch but Dela Rosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dela Rosa wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bawdeep with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bawdeep landing knees to the head.
Dela Rosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dela Rosa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bawdeep up against the cage.
Bawdeep looking to throw knees to the head but Dela Rosa is blocking nicely.
Jimmy Bawdeep seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bawdeep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dela Rosa can't break the clinch.
Bawdeep throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dela Rosa managing to block the knees to the body from Bawdeep.
Bawdeep tries a knee to the head but Dela Rosa blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bawdeep walks away with a smile on his face. Dela Rosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bawdeep doesn't manage to clinch there - Dela Rosa circles away.

Bawdeep fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dela Rosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Bawdeep looking to throw knees to the head but Dela Rosa is blocking nicely.
Bawdeep landing knees to the body.

Dela Rosa breaks from the clinch.

Dela Rosa clinches up with Bawdeep and pushes him back against the cage.

Dela Rosa jumps guard and drags Bawdeep to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dela Rosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Rosa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Bawdeep showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Dela Rosa.
Bawdeep wants to counter the offense by Dela Rosa and move into the clinch position.
Bawdeep keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bawdeep wants to counter with a clinch but Dela Rosa pushes him away.
Dela Rosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bawdeep is fending him off so far but Dela Rosa persists. Nope, Bawdeep circles away and we're back to standing.
Bawdeep throws a counter combo.
Dela Rosa works over Bawdeep's head and body with a nice combination.
Dela Rosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bawdeep.
It looked like Dela Rosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dela Rosa closes the distance and clinches.
Bawdeep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dela Rosa blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bato Dela Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Rosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bawdeep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dela Rosa looking for a takedown.
Bawdeep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bawdeep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dela Rosa blocks it with crossed arms.
Bawdeep throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bawdeep lands a knee to the body.
Dela Rosa wants to break free but Bawdeep has control.
Bawdeep tries to land a knee to the head but Dela Rosa blocks with his arms.
Dela Rosa is trying to pull guard but Bawdeep turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bawdeep stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bawdeep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bawdeep tries to land a knee to the head but Dela Rosa blocks with his arms.
Dela Rosa is trying to force a seperation but Bawdeep has the dominant position.
Dela Rosa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bawdeep is defending well.
Dela Rosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bawdeep is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dela Rosa slowing the pace effectively.
Bawdeep tries to land a knee to the head but Dela Rosa blocks with his arms.
Bawdeep prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dela Rosa is trying to break the clinch but Bawdeep is controlling him.
Bawdeep gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bawdeep pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bawdeep walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dela Rosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bawdeep moves away.
Bawdeep looks to clinch
and Bawdeep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bawdeep tries to clinch but Dela Rosa moves out of range.
Bawdeep just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDela Rosa.
Bawdeep tries to clinch up but Dela Rosa circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa jabs at Bawdeep's body.
Bawdeep circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bawdeep swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bawdeep has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bawdeep moves out of range as Dela Rosa strikes.
Bawdeep tries to counter with a clinch but Dela Rosa shakes him off and moves away.
Dela Rosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bawdeep's waist but Bawdeep gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Rosa off to one side.

Bawdeep drives through and clinches with Dela Rosa against the cage.
Bawdeep misses with a knee to the head.
Dela Rosa is pushing Bawdeep up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bawdeep tries a knee to the head but Dela Rosa blocks it.
Bato Dela Rosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Bawdeep is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Rosa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Bawdeep.
I've got Bawdeep 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Bawdeep!