PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merce Poindexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Merce Poindexter was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dos Santos
vs
Poindexter

196 cm
28
278 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Merce Poindexter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poindexter moves into the clinch.
Poindexter'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.
Dos Santos stalling in the clinch but Poindexter improves position.

Poindexter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dos Santos regains guard immediately.
Poindexter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Poindexter wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Poindexter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Poindexter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.

Poindexter forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Poindexter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dos Santos up against the cage.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poindexter smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poindexter throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poindexter wants to clinch.

Poindexter closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos is trying to drag Poindexter to the mat but Poindexter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dos Santos is trying to push Poindexter away but Poindexter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poindexter wants a takedown.

Dos Santos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Poindexter uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poindexter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Poindexter wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Poindexter wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poindexter preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dos Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poindexter tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Merce Poindexter.
Poindexter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merce Poindexter.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poindexter doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.

Poindexter clinches with his opponent.
Dos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poindexter is trying to pull guard but Dos Santos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Poindexter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Poindexter jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Poindexter is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos stands and throws Poindexter's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poindexter can't do much from the bottom here.
Dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poindexter keeps working.
Poindexter is trying to improve his position.
Poindexter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dos Santos off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos trying to control but not successfully.
Poindexter keeps control of the position as Dos Santos tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Merce Poindexter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Poindexter counters with a solid body kick.
Poindexter moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poindexter sprawls well. Poindexter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Poindexter leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poindexter wants to clinch.
Poindexter looks for a takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well.
Poindexter tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poindexter clinches up with Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Poindexter is trying to break free.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Poindexter is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Poindexter.
Poindexter is trying to pull guard but Dos Santos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Merce Poindexter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poindexter swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Poindexter moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos.
Poindexter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dos Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Poindexter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dos Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poindexter off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos trying to control momentarily.
Poindexter is trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Poindexter has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dos Santos punches the canvas rather than the man.
Poindexter tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poindexter trying to control the position but Dos Santos manages to sink in the hooks.

Poindexter defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Junior Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poindexter has hold of Dos Santos's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Poindexter is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dos Santos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos has got one arm under Poindexter's chin. This could be trouble... Poindexter trying to control the other hand but Dos Santos gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Poindexter has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Dos Santos!