PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taro Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana comes to the ring accompanied by Duke NukemTheme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Santana
vs
Mishima

182 cm
27
187 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

175 cm
32
186 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Revolution Fatigues

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 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Douglas Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taro Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima jabs Santana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mishima just misses with a punch to the body.
Mishima swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Mishima drives through and clinches with Santana against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mishima.
Santana pushes Mishima back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mishima.
A short body shot lands from Santana as the two fighters clinch.
Mishima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santana digs a right hand into Mishima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mishima's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Santana.
Mishima is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santana is defending well.
Santana is leaning against Mishima and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mishima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mishima looks gassed!
Mishima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santana blocking some punches.
Mishima misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Santana.
Mishima is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Mishima avoids it by throwing Santana back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santana.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Mishima avoids it by throwing Santana back against the ropes.
Santana tries to work over Mishima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santana lands a nice uppercut.
Santana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mishima backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santana.
Santana tries to work over Mishima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Santana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Santana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mishima doesn't seem phased though.
Mishima shoots in but no luck this time.
Douglas Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taro Mishima.
Santana stuns Mishima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mishima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to clinch up but Mishima keeps it at a distance.
Santana misses with a head kick.
Mishima moves out of range as Santana strikes.
Mishima swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Santana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santana connects with a single shot there.
Mishima doesn't manage to clinch there - Santana circles away.
Mishima thows a body shot but no joy.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mishima throws a hook to the side of Santana's head but Santana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santana avoids the body shot from Mishima.

Mishima gets a takedown into half guard.
Santana is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana gets full guard.
Santana tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Santana looking for a guillotine here but Mishima defends easily.
Mishima trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Santana dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Santana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mishima has time to react.
Santana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mishima.
Santana throws a big shot that misses.

Mishima drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mishima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Mishima from controlling successfully.
Santana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mishima chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santana is on top in guard.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Santana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mishima keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima keeping full guard, as Santana tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Douglas Santana just wasn't active enough.
Santana swats away the attempt to clinch by Mishima.
Mishima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santana looks to land a combination but Mishima avoids it well.
Santana misses the jab.
Santana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mishima.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Mishima.
Santana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santana.
Mishima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana doesn't manage to clinch there - Mishima circles away.
Mishima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Douglas Santana is winning the standup battle so far.

Santana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santana presses Mishima against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mishima is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santana is defending well.
Santana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglas Santana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santana presses Mishima against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santana tries a body shot but Mishima blocks it.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
Mishima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mishima has had enough of the clinch but Santana keeps him there for the moment.

Santana breaks from the clinch.
Santana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mishima crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santana - the referee stops the clock and Mishima gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santana. Mishima manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mishima is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands a really nice looking cross but Mishima seems unphased.
Mishima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Santana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Santana.
Mishima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santana works on Mishima's body with a couple of short punches.
Mishima is looking to break free of the clinch but Santana has double underhooks.
Mishima takes a shot to the head.
Mishima tries to score a body lock takedown but Santana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santana.
Santana lands a nice uppercut.
Mishima letting Santana take a breather here.
Mishima wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mishima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mishima.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Mishima controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Santana dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Santana lands a body shot.
Mishima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mishima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Santana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Santana gets tackled into the ropes by Mishima. Mishima maintains the clinch.
Mishima tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Mishima back against the ropes.
Santana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mishima tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Mishima back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santana.
Santana prevents a body shot from Mishima.
Santana lands with a short shot to the head.
Santana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mishima can't break the clinch.
Santana pushes Mishima back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Mishima avoids it by throwing Santana back against the ropes.
Mishima is looking for a takedown.
Santana lands a hook that snaps the head of Mishima backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mishima backwards.
Mishima prevents the takedown attempt.
Santana tries a body shot but Mishima blocks it.
Santana blocks a body shot from Mishima.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Mishima avoids it by throwing Santana back against the ropes.
Santana prevents a body shot from Mishima.
A head punch on the inside from Mishima fails to land.
Mishima can't break the clinch.
Santana misses with a body punch.
Santana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mishimas head.
Santana is pushing Mishima up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Santana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santana is leaning against Mishima and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mishima misses with a body punch.
Taro Mishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana digs a right hand into Mishima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mishima's gas tank.
Santana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mishima working aggressively here.
Santana tries a body shot but Mishima blocks it.
Mishima has Santana pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Santana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mishima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana lands with a short shot to the head.
Santana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Santana lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Santana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Santana controlling his opponent.
Santana lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santana looking to finish Mishima with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mishima!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santana cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Santana working Mishima over with strikes here.
Santana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mishima is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to control the pace but Mishima is squirming around nicely.
Santana is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mishima can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana wants to control the pace but Mishima is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana landing strikes from the mount and Mishima is in trouble!
Santana controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Santana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santana 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Santana!
A relieved looking Douglas Santana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.