PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artem Kolchinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kolchinov
vs
Santos

170 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
26
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Artem Kolchinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolchinov fails with the takedown
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolchinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kolchinov looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.

Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kolchinov!

Santos stands up from mount. Strange move.

Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolchinov is retaining full guard.
Kolchinov is trying to keep Santos in close.
Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kolchinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolchinov wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Santos trying to control but Kolchinov is working from the bottom.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kolchinov!

Santos is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kolchinov is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Santos!