PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 16582 p4p, 566 weight class) and Severo Del Bosque (ranked 1395 p4p, 162 weight class). Del Bosque is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mimosa - Drippin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dos Santos
vs
Del Bosque

196 cm
33
157 lbs
19 - 27 - 0

175 cm
35
165 lbs
23 - 26 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos closes the distance but Del Bosque moves to the side
and Del Bosque counters with a nice body kick.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Del Bosque but Del Bosque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Del Bosque pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dos Santos back to the cage. Del Bosque follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A good leg kick by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque scores with a spinning back kick!
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Del Bosque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Bosque tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Bosque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Del Bosque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Del Bosque defends it nicely.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Del Bosque to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt

and Del Bosque moves into the clinch.
Del Bosque is pressed up against the cage. Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Del Bosque down to the mat. Del Bosque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Del Bosque counters with a three punch combo that has Dos Santos backing up. Dos Santos nods at Del Bosque to acknowledge the strikes.
Del Bosque lands with a slapping head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Del Bosque, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dos Santos's head.

It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Del Bosque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Del Bosque.

Dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Del Bosque slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Santos's guard.

Del Bosque trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Bosque postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Del Bosque is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Del Bosque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Bosque defends it easily.
Del Bosque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Del Bosque working some strikes from top position.
Del Bosque sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that Del Bosque has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Del Bosque slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Bosque postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Del Bosque controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Bosque connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Bosque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Bosque trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throwing strikes but missing.
Del Bosque wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Bosque is aware though and is defending well.
Del Bosque stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Del Bosque has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Bosque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Del Bosque controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Del Bosque is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Del Bosque lands a couple of elbows.

Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Del Bosque pushes his legs off easily.
Del Bosque wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Del Bosque is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Severo Del Bosque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A nice combination there by Del Bosque.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Bosque scores with a kick to the body.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Bosque tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Bosque to the ground. Del Bosque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Bosque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Bosque wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Del Bosque moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Del Bosque misses with the combination.
Dos Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Del Bosque sprawls and moves away.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Del Bosque counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Bosque goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Del Bosque works over Dos Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt

and Del Bosque counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Del Bosque.

Del Bosque has clasped his hands together around Dos Santos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dos Santos struggling a bit here.
Dos Santos is trying to escape the position but Del Bosque is controlling the position.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Del Bosque.
Del Bosque cracks Dos Santos with a big elbow.
Dos Santos taking a bit of punishment here - Del Bosque scoring with strikes.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Del Bosque are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Del Bosque scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Bosque lands a decent elbow from side control.

Dos Santos is rocked!
Del Bosque working away.
Oh Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Del Bosque working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Del Bosque cracks Dos Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Del Bosque scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dos Santos is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Del Bosque can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Severo Del Bosque!
Severo Del Bosque seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.