PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mayweather
vs
Santiago

170 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayweather slips under a jab from Santiago.
Mayweather moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Mayweather looks to land a combination but Santiago avoids it well.
Mayweather moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
Santiago misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Santiago finds it's target.
Santiago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayweather stuns Santiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miguel Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather misses with a double jab
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but Mayweather slips the punch.
Mayweather on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayweather dodges the punch combination from Santiago.
Mayweather takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mayweather misses with a combination
and Santiago counters with a good, hard body kick but Mayweather shrugs it off.
Mayweather moves out of range of the body kick.
Mayweather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santiago counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santiago counters with a big head kick but Mayweather shrugs it off.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago.
Mayweather misses with a combination
letting Santiago counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws the left hand but Mayweather avoids the punch easily.
Santiago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santiago.
Santiago throws a right and a left that Mayweather avoids nicely.
Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago.
Santiago scores with a hook.
Mayweather takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago looks to land a right hand but Mayweather moved out of range.
Mayweather's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mayweather duly obliges.
Mayweather doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santiago looks to land a left hand but Mayweather moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a one two combo.
Mayweather throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the head.
Santiago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mayweather backs up against the ropes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santiago. That's going to slow Mayweather down.
Santiago throws a head kick that Mayweather semi-blocks.
Santiago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mayweather backs up against the ropes.
Mayweather throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Mayweather there.
Santiago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mayweather uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santiago has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mayweather uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santiago.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Santiago throws a push kick but Mayweather slaps the foot to one side.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range.
Santiago throws a hook but Mayweather avoids it easily.
Mayweather tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mayweather blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Mayweather takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Santiago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses.
Mayweather slips under a jab from Santiago.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Santiago.
Mayweather lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santiago backs up against the ropes.
Santiago swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Santiago scores with a punch to the head.
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayweather lands with a shot to the body.
Mayweather on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Santiago scores with a spinning back kick!
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Santiago lands with a kick to the temple. Mayweather shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago throws a big shot that misses.
Santiago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mayweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santiago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago lands an overhand right.
Santiago throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Santiago lands a nice shot that snaps Mayweather's head back.
Mayweather avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayweather misses with a combination
and Santiago counters with a straight right hand.
Santiago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayweather finds it's way round the side to connect with Santiago's head.
Mayweather takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mayweather is looking to wear down Santiago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good exchange - Santiago coming out on top.
Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes.
Santiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santiago delivers a nice body kick.
Santiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santiago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santiago misses with a double jab
and Mayweather counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santiago thinking.
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayweather swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Santiago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santiago with a jab.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Mayweather throws a combination that misses
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manny Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather blocks a jab.
Mayweather throws a combination that misses
and Santiago counters with a straight right hand.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Santiago throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mayweather.
Mayweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
Santiago throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mayweather will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Santiago lands with a hook. Mayweather tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santiago looks to throw the jab but Mayweather is out of range.
Santiago is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mayweather had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayweather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayweather throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather throws a hook but Santiago avoids it easily.
Mayweather misses with a combination
and Santiago counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Santiago looks to land a left hand but Mayweather moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayweather stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santiago throws a hook but Mayweather blocks it.
Mayweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santiago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santiago.

A big head kick from Santiago and Mayweather is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Mayweather is rocked!

It looks like Manny Mayweather has been cut.
Mayweather wants to stand but Santiago is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Mayweather's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Santiago stalks Mayweather and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mayweather's face. Mayweather staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Mayweather is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago.
Mayweather seems to have got his legs back now.
Santiago lands with a slapping head kick.
Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
Santiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Manny Mayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayweather takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayweather blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Mayweather avoids the head kick by Santiago.
A head kick misses from Santiago.
Santiago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayweather moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
Santiago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayweather looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping body kick lands there for Santiago.
Santiago misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Santiago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a combination
and Santiago counters with a straight right hand.
Mayweather showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santiago.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Santiago. That snapped Mayweather's head back.
Santiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santiago momentarily.
Miguel Santiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayweather swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santiago looks to land a body kick but Mayweather moved away.
Mayweather cracks Santiago with a good jab.
Mayweather takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayweather misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayweather avoids the head kick by Santiago.
Mayweather avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Mayweather lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Santiago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santiago cracks Mayweather with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Santiago misses the target.
Mayweather lands with a good body shot.
Santiago misses with a double jab.
Mayweather takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santiago throws a head kick that Mayweather semi-blocks.
Jab by Santiago.
Santiago throws the left hand but Mayweather avoids the punch easily.
Mayweather misses with a looping left.
Mayweather throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santiago on the side of the head.
Mayweather throws a sloppy body shot
and Santiago counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Santiago misses.
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santiago misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Santiago throws a nice head kick!
Santiago lands with a kick to the temple. Mayweather shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Mayweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayweather blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Mayweather staying out of range there.
A big left from Santiago misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Santiago connects with a high kick.
Mayweather looks to land a combination but Santiago avoids it well.
Mayweather staying out of range there.
Santiago misses with a double jab
and Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Mayweather keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santiago.
Mayweather misses with a double jab
and Santiago counters with a solid body kick.
Santiago looks to throw the jab but Mayweather is out of range.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather blocks a jab.
Santiago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mayweather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santiago counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Santiago misses with a double jab
and Mayweather counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mayweather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Santiago misses.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santiago throws a combination. Mayweather tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mayweather crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santiago - the referee stops the clock and Mayweather gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santiago. Mayweather manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well,Mayweather is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Santiago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santiago scores with a decent looking hook.
Santiago tests Mayweather's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santiago connects with the punch.
Mayweather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayweather slips under a jab from Santiago.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayweather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santiago connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
Manny Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.
Santiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santiago punishes Mayweather's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Mayweather.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Santiago - that will leave a mark!
Santiago takes a swing at Mayweather's ribcage but misses.
Santiago delivers a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Santiago.
Santiago misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Santiago.
Mayweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santiago thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mayweather if he has to take too many more of those.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayweather swivels and escapes.
Manny Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santiago.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayweather throws a combination that misses

and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee asks Santiago politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Santiago prefers to stall for the moment though.
Miguel Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santiago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Miguel Santiago!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Miguel Santiago!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Miguel Santiago!

Miguel Santiago wins by unanimous decision!