PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Michihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Michihiro
vs
Santiago

180 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DJ Michihiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronaldo Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michihiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santiago sprawls well. Santiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michihiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Santiago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Michihiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santiago leaves Michihiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michihiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santiago as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Michihiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michihiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Santiago counter with a right hand.

Santiago closes the distance and pushes Michihiro back into the cage.
Michihiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santiago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michihiro is looking to control Santiago's arms but Santiago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Michihiro has his back to the cage.
Santiago tries to break the clinch but Michihiro is controlling the position.
Michihiro fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michihiro has Santiago pressed against the cage, preventing Santiago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Michihiro misses with the head strike.
Michihiro keeps control of Santiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santiago.
Michihiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Michihiro letting Santiago take a breather here.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch but Michihiro keeps him there for the moment.
Michihiro is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santiago takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Ronaldo Santiago has been cut.
Michihiro keeps control of Santiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Michihiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Michihiro taking a breather.
Michihiro can't get the takedown.
Michihiro is breathing heavily.
Michihiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago is trying to break free.
Michihiro tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michihiro could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Santiago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santiago working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michihiro tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michihiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santiago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michihiro has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago is trying to break free.
Santiago is looking to break free of the clinch but Michihiro has double underhooks.
Michihiro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Michihiro is controlling him.
Santiago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michihiro backwards.
Santiago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santiago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michihiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santiago is pressed up against the cage. Michihiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santiago down to the mat. Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santiago scores with a hook to the body. Michihiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michihiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michihiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santiago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michihiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ronaldo Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago wants to land a leg kick but Michihiro is out of range.
A jab lands there for Santiago.
Santiago lands a nice shot that snaps Michihiro's head back.

Santiago drives through and clinches with Michihiro against the cage.
Santiago is trying to force a seperation but Michihiro has the dominant position.
Michihiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santiago's efforts to push away.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Michihiro has him pressed against the cage.
Michihiro prevents Santiago from breaking the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Michihiro. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Michihiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santiago smiles and moves away.
Michihiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santiago lands a jab.
No joy there for Santiago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Santiago as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Michihiro's head.
Santiago lands with an uppercut that bounces Michihiro off the cage and back into rage.
Santiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santiago dips to his left and cracks Michihiro with an uppercut!
Donk. Santiago catches Michihiro right on the button with a cross.
Michihiro checks a leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Michihiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santiago's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Santiago.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michihiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michihiro blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Santiago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Santiago throws out a powerful jab.
Santiago tries to land a leg kick but Michihiro saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Santiago does it's job there.

Santiago moves into the clinch successfully.
Michihiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Michihiro is controlling him.
Santiago can't break the clinch.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Michihiro.
Santiago is trying to break free.
Michihiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santiago smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Santiago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Michihiro doesn't seem phased though.
Santiago throws a leg kick
and Michihiro counters with a body kick that stops Santiago in his tracks momentarily.
Michihiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Michihiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago jabs Michihiro right on the nose. Michihiro blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santiago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michihiro wants to clinch
and Santiago counters with a straight right hand.
Santiago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Michihiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to avoid it but Michihiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santiago to the ground. Santiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Santiago has managed to clinch.
Santiago is looking to break free of the clinch but Michihiro has double underhooks.
Michihiro has Santiago pressed against the cage, preventing Santiago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santiago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santiago.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but Michihiro blocks it.
Michihiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santiago working hard to break the clinch.
Michihiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santiago's efforts to push away.
Michihiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santiago scores with a shoulder strike.
Michihiro keeps control of Santiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to get back to striking at distance but Michihiro won't allow it.
Santiago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michihiro backwards.
Santiago wants to break free but Michihiro has control.
Michihiro prevents Santiago from breaking the clinch.
Santiago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michihiro backwards.
Santiago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santiago tries to break free but Michihiro pushes him back against the cage.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch but Michihiro keeps him there for the moment.
Michihiro prevents Santiago from breaking the clinch.
Santiago wants to break free but Michihiro has control.
Santiago digs a right hand into Michihiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Michihiro's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Santiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santiago tries to circle away but Michihiro has him pinned against the cage.
Santiago digs a right hand underneath Michihiro's ribcage. Michihiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santiago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Michihiro is controlling him.
Santiago is trying to break free.
Santiago wants to get back to striking at distance but Michihiro won't allow it.
Santiago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michihiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santiago's efforts to push away.
Santiago gets underhooks to prevent Michihiro's takedown attempt.
Santiago wants to break free but Michihiro has control.
Santiago is trying to break free.
Santiago tries to circle away but Michihiro has him pinned against the cage.
Santiago is trying to force a seperation but Michihiro has the dominant position.
Santiago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santiago can't break the clinch.
Santiago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Michihiro prevents Santiago from breaking the clinch.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Michihiro has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Santiago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santiago lands a hook that snaps the head of Michihiro backwards.
Santiago is trying to force a seperation but Michihiro has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A frustrated look appears on Santiago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santiago will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Michihiro up against the cage.
Michihiro keeps control of Santiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santiago lands a right hand.
Michihiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santiago works the jab nicely.
Michihiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santiago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Michihiro's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michihiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.

Michihiro tries to keep at a distance but Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Santiago's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Santiago scores with a shot to the body.
Michihiro looks for a takedown but Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Santiago.
A jab from Santiago does it's job there.
Santiago lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Santiago clinches with his opponent.
Santiago lands with a light punch inside.
Michihiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Michihiro has him pressed against the cage.
Michihiro tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Michihiro back against the cage.
Michihiro avoids the elbow strike from Santiago, against the cage.

Michihiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Santiago as he connects with a hook.
Michihiro takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Santiago misses.
A left lands for Santiago.
Santiago cracks Michihiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Michihiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Santiago misses with a series of wild punches.
Michihiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santiago lands an overhand right.
Michihiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Santiago.
Santiago scores with a jab. Michihiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Santiago rushes Michihiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Michihiro is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michihiro takes a shot to the head.
Michihiro keeps control of Santiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santiago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Michihiro prevents Santiago from breaking the clinch.

Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Santiago rushes Michihiro and presses him up against the cage.
Michihiro tries for a takedown but Santiago manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Michihiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago lands a right hand.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santiago wants to break free but Michihiro has control.
Santiago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santiago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Santiago.
A frustrated look appears on Santiago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santiago lands a shoulder strike.
Michihiro fails to pull guard.
Michihiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santiago walks away with a smile on his face. Michihiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Santiago rushes Michihiro and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michihiro ducks right into an uppercut from Santiago.
Michihiro throws an off balance right hand

and Santiago counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Santiago.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Michihiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Michihiro has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch but Michihiro keeps him there for the moment.
Santiago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago is trying to push Michihiro away but Michihiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Michihiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santiago connects with a right hand. Michihiro shakes it off.
Jab from Santiago.
Santiago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Santiago moves into the clinch.

Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Michihiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santiago scores with a decent looking hook.

Santiago has closed the distance and engaged Michihiro in a clinch.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santiago pushes Michihiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santiago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Michihiro is controlling him.
Michihiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santiago smiles and moves away.
Michihiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago cracks Michihiro with a good jab.
Santiago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Michihiro circles away quickly and effectively.
DJ Michihiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michihiro throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Santiago!