PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitecoat is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seven Nation Army. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

dos Santos
vs
Whitecoat

180 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
27
187 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt

and Whitecoat counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in dos Santos's guard now.
Whitecoat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whitecoat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whitecoat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitecoat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whitecoat wants to pass the guard but dos Santos is keeping the position.
Whitecoat cracks dos Santos with a solid left hand.
Whitecoat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitecoat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitecoat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whitecoat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of dos Santos's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whitecoat got a little sloppy there for a moment and dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitecoat has managed to get both his arms back between dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Whitecoat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitecoat with a nice head shot there.
Whitecoat stopping the sweep attempt from dos Santos.
Whitecoat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whitecoat wants to pass the guard but dos Santos is keeping the position.
Whitecoat stopping the sweep attempt from dos Santos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitecoat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Whitecoat slips an elbow through the middle.
Whitecoat is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whitecoat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whitecoat lands a couple of elbows.

Whitecoat stands up from dos Santos's guard - Whitecoat perhaps looking for a knockout.
dos Santos has his takedown stuffed

and Whitecoat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whitecoat pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitecoat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Whitecoat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whitecoat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitecoat lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Whitecoat lands a couple of digs.
dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Whitecoat from controlling successfully.
dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitecoat is pushing down on dos Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. dos Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Whitecoat has managed to sneak the leg through.
dos Santos is looking to control Whitecoat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can dos Santos avoid being mounted?
Whitecoat not doing much here.
dos Santos wants to control but Whitecoat is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Whitecoat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitecoat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Whitecoat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Whitecoat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitecoat drops an elbow to the side of dos Santos's head.
dos Santos wants to control but Whitecoat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whitecoat working over dos Santos with some ground and pound. dos Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whitecoat trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Whitecoat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Whitecoat connects with a single shot there.
Whitecoat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whitecoat connects with a good right hand that stumbles dos Santos. dos Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitecoat is just out of range.
dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whitecoat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whitecoat counters with a two punch combo.
Christian dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitecoat connects with a right hand. dos Santos shakes it off.
Christian dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitecoat cracks dos Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

dos Santos is rocked!

Whitecoat moves into the clinch.
dos Santos is trying to drag Whitecoat to the mat but Whitecoat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitecoat working hard to break the clinch.
Whitecoat prevents the takedown attempt.
dos Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Whitecoat.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but Whitecoat blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitecoat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whitecoat manages to break the clinch.
dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whitecoat counters with a left to the body.
Whitecoat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. dos Santos eats them both and turns towards Whitecoat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Whitecoat closes the distance and pushes dos Santos back into the cage.

Whitecoat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whitecoat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
dos Santos seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Whitecoat shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! dos Santos is backing up but Whitecoat catches him with a final right hook that drops him! dos Santos covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Whitecoat Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Whitecoat!