PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dravik Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Warrior- Disturbed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stone
vs
Santiago

188 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
27
170 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dravik Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silva Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stone scores a takedown into full mount!
Santiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stone throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Santiago manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santiago defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stone won't allow Santiago to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santiago looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santiago looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santiago!
Santiago is trying to ground and pound but Stone uses the momentary lack of control by Santiago to regain half guard.
Stone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stone manages to get to full guard.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santiago manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Santiago working for a triangle but Stone defends it easily.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Santiago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stone has picked Santiago up and slammed him! Santiago can't keep hold of the triangle and Stone manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stone tries for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.

Stone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santiago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santiago is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is just content to waste time from the top position. Santiago takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stone throws a big right hand that misses.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Santiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Santiago looking for submissions off his back.

Stone is working for a kimura but Santiago is defending it quite comfortably.

Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santiago regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stone.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Stone throws a big right hand that misses.
Dravik Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stone wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stone slips nicely into half guard.

Stone is looking for a kimura but Santiago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stone to get the leverage.
Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stone trying to control from Santiago's half guard. Santiago has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Stone postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dravik Stone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Stone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

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

Stone working for submissions but it's allowed Santiago to get to half guard.

Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
Stone gets full guard.
Santiago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Santiago slips nicely into half guard.

Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone trying to get back to full guard but Santiago takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stone wants to control but Santiago is having none of it.

Stone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santiago.

Santiago jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stone and Santiago has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stone is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Stone wants to control but Santiago is keeping busy.

Stone actively working from the bottom here.

Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santiago pulls his head out easily.
Stone tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Santiago trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
Stone trying to hold on to Santiago's head to control him but Santiago postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Santiago is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Stone to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

Santiago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stone dives on top into guard.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Santiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santiago defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santiago manages to get himself to full guard.
Dravik Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stone wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dravik Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dravik Stone!
Dravik Stone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.