PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between xXx Jobber xXx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santian Sultan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santian Sultan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jobber xXx
vs
Sultan

150 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

199 cm
19
288 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, xXx Jobber xXx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santian Sultan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sultan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sultan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sultan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jobber xXx might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sultan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sultan prevents Jobber xXx from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Sultan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jobber xXx is trying to escape the position but Sultan is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jobber xXx wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jobber xXx seems a little lost for a moment, as Sultan dominates the positioning.
Sultan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jobber xXx some visible discomfort.
Sultan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sultan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jobber xXx some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Sultan crashes against the mat.
Jobber xXx is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sultan connects with a decent elbow.
Jobber xXx is breathing heavily.
Jobber xXx is being controlled here.
Sultan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sultan controls the position.
Jobber xXx defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Sultan.
Sultan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sultan throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sultan is staying tight to Jobber xXx's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Sultan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jobber xXx could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sultan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sultan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sultan is working Jobber xXx over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber xXx is letting Sultan control him for a moment.
Sultan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sultan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sultan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sultan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jobber xXx takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jobber xXx avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sultan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sultan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sultan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sultan cracks Jobber xXx with a big elbow.
Sultan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jobber xXx's shoulder. That is not cool.

Jobber xXx sneaks out the side door and pushes Sultan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santian Sultan dominated that round.
That's time! Jobber xXx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sultan shoots in but Jobber xXx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sultan is defended easily by Jobber xXx.
Sultan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jobber xXx is fending him off so far but Sultan persists. Nope, Jobber xXx circles away and we're back to standing.
xXx Jobber xXx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santian Sultan.
Sultan leaves Jobber xXx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sultan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jobber xXx counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Sultan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sultan is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sultan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sultan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sultan has his foot on Jobber xXx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jobber xXx works his way back into a safe position though.

Sultan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sultan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sultan looking for a guillotine here but Jobber xXx defends easily.

Sultan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jobber xXx defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sultan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jobber xXx manages to get himself to full guard.
Sultan controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber xXx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sultan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sultan content to stall in guard here.
Sultan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sultan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sultan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sultan throws a big right hand that misses.
Sultan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sultan won't allow Jobber xXx to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sultan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sultan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santian Sultan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sultan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jobber xXx counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sultan!
Jobber xXx wants to get back to his feet but Sultan is holding on tight.
Sultan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jobber xXx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sultan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Sultan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sultan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sultan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jobber xXx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Sultan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jobber xXx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jobber xXx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sultan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jobber xXx is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sultan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jobber xXx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sultan has his foot on Jobber xXx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jobber xXx works his way back into a safe position though.

Sultan looking for a guillotine here but Jobber xXx defends easily.

Jobber xXx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sultan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jobber xXx has managed to get both his arms back between Sultan's legs - danger averted.

Sultan working for a triangle but Jobber xXx defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sultan is looking to sinch up a triangle. Jobber xXx throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sultan's body to avoid the submission. Sultan has instead reached around Jobber xXx's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sultan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Santian Sultan!