PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Carmelon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Carmelon
vs
Santos

172 cm
21
157 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

160 cm
18
149 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Fausto Carmelon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmelon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carmelon misses with a series of wild punches.
Carmelon throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Carmelon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santos takes one to the side of the head.
Fausto Carmelon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmelon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carmelon misses with a body shot.
Carmelon lands with a good body shot.
Carmelon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Carmelon tries to sprawl but Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carmelon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carmelon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carmelon's head.

Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carmelon has managed to free his arm - good work.

Santos seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmelon punching from the bottom.
Santos lands with a punch from half guard.
Carmelon is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.

Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Carmelon is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
Santos trying to pass the guard but Carmelon defending well.
Santos works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos tries to score with some ground and pound. Carmelon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carmelon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Carmelon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carmelon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santos but great work by Carmelon.
Santos tries to buck Carmelon off but Carmelon is having none of it.
Santos regains half guard.
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Santos working for a triangle but Carmelon defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Santos is working an open guard so Carmelon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Carmelon.

Santos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Carmelon managing to control the position.
Carmelon wants to stand and escape but Santos is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Santos is looking for a triangle but Carmelon pushes his legs off easily.
Santos wants to sweep here but Carmelon controlling him for the moment.

Santos is looking for a triangle but Carmelon pushes his legs off easily.
Carmelon chips away with some ground and pound.

Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carmelon is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wesley Santos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Santos takes one to the chin there.
Carmelon throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Carmelon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carmelon lands a lovely overhand right.
Carmelon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carmelon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carmelon lands a head shot.

Carmelon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carmelon landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carmelon defends well.
Santos is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmelon tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom.

Santos is looking for a triangle but Carmelon pushes his legs off easily.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Carmelon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Carmelon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carmelon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carmelon is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carmelon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Carmelon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now.
Fausto Carmelon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Santos.
Carmelon tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom.

Carmelon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Carmelon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carmelon pulls his head out easily.

Carmelon stands up from half guard.
A punch combination from Carmelon misses.
Carmelon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carmelon scores with a one two! Santos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carmelon avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Carmelon to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Carmelon.
Carmelon lands a jab to Santos's midsection.

Carmelon moves into the clinch.
Carmelon is trying to break free.

Carmelon gets control of Santos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carmelon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carmelon looking for a sweep. Not yet Carmelon, not yet.
Santos advances position into side control!

Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carmelon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carmelon is pushing Santos's head away, looking to escape. Santos manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos just content to control the position.
Carmelon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Santos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Carmelon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Santos.

Santos has hold of Carmelon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carmelon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Carmelon is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fausto Carmelon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carmelon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.

Santos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carmelon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carmelon struggling a bit here.
Santos wants to control but Carmelon is keeping him busy.

Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carmelon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos wants to control but Carmelon is keeping him busy.
Carmelon wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Carmelon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carmelon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carmelon defending against the ground and pound.
Carmelon is trying to get back to his feet.

Santos swings around for an armbar but Carmelon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santos's guard.

Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Santos looking for a guillotine here but Carmelon defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carmelon is aware though and is defending well.
Carmelon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carmelon tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom.

Santos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Carmelon rolls with it to try and escape but Santos cranks on the arm and Carmelon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Santos!