PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu has chosen Ridin Dirty as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jericho Datu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Roncesvalles
vs
Datu

165 cm
22
142 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

173 cm
27
150 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonah Roncesvalles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Datu gets caught flat footed, as Roncesvalles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Datu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Datu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roncesvalles is looking to work some ground and pound but Datu has wrist control.
Datu wants to sweep but no luck.
Roncesvalles landing with the ground and pound.
Roncesvalles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roncesvalles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roncesvalles misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncesvalles is staying tight to Datu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Datu is looking to regain half guard here but Roncesvalles keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Roncesvalles.

Roncesvalles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roncesvalles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roncesvalles creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Roncesvalles is trying to get an arm triangle but Datu is defending well.
Datu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roncesvalles's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles slows the pace down in half guard.
Roncesvalles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roncesvalles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roncesvalles is keen to just control but Datu is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roncesvalles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roncesvalles working the head and body with strikes.
Roncesvalles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roncesvalles with the ground and pound but Datu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Datu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Datu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roncesvalles's guard.

Roncesvalles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu trying to control the position from guard on top but Roncesvalles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roncesvalles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Datu's guard.
Datu is looking to stand up but Roncesvalles isn't so interested in that idea.
Roncesvalles postures up in Datu's guard and throws a big left but Datu blocks it.
Roncesvalles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roncesvalles thows a big elbow that misses.
Datu is trying to keep Roncesvalles in close.
Roncesvalles is pushing down on Datu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Datu is fighting to maintain full guard but Roncesvalles has managed to sneak the leg through.

Roncesvalles wants to work for an arm triangle but Datu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Datu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roncesvalles is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Datu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roncesvalles is working away from the top position though.
Roncesvalles is trying to control the action in half guard but Datu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roncesvalles with the ground and pound but Datu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Datu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roncesvalles 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.
Roncesvalles throwing strikes from guard but Datu blocks nicely.
Datu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Datu looks to throw the jab but Roncesvalles is out of range.
Roncesvalles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datu at a distance.
Roncesvalles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roncesvalles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Datu looks to score with a jab to the body but Roncesvalles is just out of range.
Datu misses with a looping left.
Roncesvalles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Datu throws a shot from downtown. Roncesvalles moves away and avoids it.
Datu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Datu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roncesvalles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roncesvalles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Datu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Datu misses.
Roncesvalles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Datu's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Datu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu tries for a takedown but Roncesvalles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Roncesvalles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Roncesvalles misses its intended target.
Datu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Datu. Datu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roncesvalles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datu.

Datu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roncesvalles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roncesvalles throwing strikes from guard but Datu blocks nicely.
Roncesvalles throwing strikes from guard but Datu blocks nicely.
Datu wants to sweep but no luck.
Jonah Roncesvalles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Datu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roncesvalles is really struggling to control Datu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roncesvalles with a nice head shot there.
Roncesvalles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roncesvalles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roncesvalles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roncesvalles in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu tries to improve position but can't.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position but Datu is working away.

Roncesvalles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roncesvalles landing strikes.
Roncesvalles working the head with strikes.
Datu can't do much from the bottom here.
Roncesvalles working the head and body with strikes.
Roncesvalles lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles cracks Datu with a big elbow.

Roncesvalles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Roncesvalles swings around for an armbar but Datu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roncesvalles's guard.
Roncesvalles keeping moving, preventing Datu from controlling successfully.
Roncesvalles lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Datu!
Roncesvalles is landing with some decent strikes but Datu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roncesvalles in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Datu tries to hold on but Roncesvalles postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonah Roncesvalles dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Roncesvalles gets a double leg takedown into Datu's guard.
Roncesvalles thows a big elbow that misses.
Datu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Datu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roncesvalles moves into full guard.

Roncesvalles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Datu is aware though and is defending well.
Roncesvalles keeping full guard, as Datu tries to pass.
Roncesvalles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roncesvalles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Datu.
Roncesvalles striking from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roncesvalles doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu trying to control the position from guard on top but Roncesvalles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Roncesvalles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Datu wants to control from the top but Roncesvalles keeps moving.
Roncesvalles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Datu can do to turn this around?
Roncesvalles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roncesvalles fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Roncesvalles connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Datu wants to control but Roncesvalles is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles landing strikes from the mount and Datu is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roncesvalles with shots to the head and body - Datu looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roncesvalles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Roncesvalles lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Datu is rocked!
Roncesvalles has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Datu's face.
Datu is still in real trouble! Can Roncesvalles finish him?
Roncesvalles lands a big elbow - Datu is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Datu is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jonah Roncesvalles!