PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayar Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flair kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slayer - Reign In Blood. Jayar Dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Flair
vs
Dos Santos

200 cm
27
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

208 cm
19
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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ORANJE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ric Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jayar Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Flair throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flair is in Dos Santos's guard.
Flair wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Flair passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Flair is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Flair tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Flair looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flair pulls Dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.

Flair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Flair is keeping the position.

Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Flair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flair manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Flair's guard.

Flair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flair has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Dos Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flair is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Flair defends easily.

Flair drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flair jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flair sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flair tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flair pushes down on Dos Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flair pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flair wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Flair is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flair is trying to control. Dos Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flair pulls his head out easily.

Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Flair moves nicely into side control.
Dos Santos is looking to reverse the position.

Flair is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Flair has hold of Dos Santos's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dos Santos seems comfortable defending it but Flair has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dos Santos is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dos Santos is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Flair couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ric Flair!
Ric Flair made sure to mention his sponsor, Malicious Intent Fight Gear in his post fight interview.