PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierwszy Debil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Santos looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Santos
vs
Debil

200 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

150 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pierwszy Debil!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Debil throws a head kick that misses
and Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.

Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Debil tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Debil's guard.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos wants to stand but Debil has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Santos stops Debil from standing up.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorge Santos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick by Debil misses
letting Santos counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Debil misses
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Debil misses with a head kick.
Debil throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.

Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Debil makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Debil misses with a head kick.
Santos avoids the head kick by Debil.
Debil throws a lazy head kick
and Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Debil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos blocks a head kick by Debil.
Debil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Debil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierwszy Debil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos blocks a head kick by Debil.
Debil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Debil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Debil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Debil tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Debil to the ground. Debil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Debil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Debil misses with a head kick.
Debil throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Debil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Debil tries a head kick but it misses.
Debil should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Debil throws a head kick that misses

and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Debil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Debil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jorge Santos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Debil misses with a head kick.
Debil throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Debil misses with a head kick.
Santos blocks a head kick by Debil.
Debil throws a lazy head kick
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Debil will be more careful next time no doubt.
Debil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Debil throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
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.
Debil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos avoids the head kick by Debil.
Debil throws a lazy head kick

and Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Debil keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A head kick by Debil misses
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Debil misses
and Santos counters with a leg kick.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Debil sprawls well. Debil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Debil throws a lazy head kick
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Debil throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Debil tries a head kick but it misses.
Debil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Debil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Debil throws a head kick that misses.
Debil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Debil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Debil throws a head kick that misses
and Santos counters with an outside leg kick.
Debil throws a lazy head kick
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Debil tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Santos jumps guard but Debil turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Debil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Debil's efforts to push away.
Santos keeps control of Debil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Debil is trying to break free.
Debil tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Debil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Debil's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Santos breaks the clinch.
Debil checks a low kick from Santos.
Debil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pierwszy Debil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debil throws a head kick that misses.
Debil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jorge Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Debil throws a sloppy head kick
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Debil misses
and Santos counters with a head kick.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Debil throws a sloppy head kick
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Debil throws a sloppy head kick
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Santos pushes Debil up against the cage in a clinch.
Debil wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Debil tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Debil tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Debil wants to break the clinch but can't.
Debil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santos has Debil pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Debil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debil can't break the clinch.
Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Debil has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Santos keeps control of Debil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Debil has eaten all the pies!
Debil tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Debil wants to break free but Santos has control.
Debil tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Debil's efforts to push away.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Debil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Debil tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Debil prevents it.
Debil wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debil wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Debil is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
Debil wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Debil tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Debil gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Debil wants to break the clinch but can't.
Debil can't break the clinch.
Debil wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Debil gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Debil wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Debil is trying to break free.
Debil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierwszy Debil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Debil throws a head kick that misses.
Debil misses with a head kick.
Debil throws a head kick that misses
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Debil throws a sloppy head kick

and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Debil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Debil working hard to break the clinch.
Debil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Debil is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
Debil is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Debil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Debil has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Debil wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Santos keeps control of Debil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Debil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Debil is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
Debil is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos prevents Debil from breaking the clinch.
Santos keeps control of Debil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Santos has hold of one of Debil's legs. Debil is fighting the takedown attempt but Santos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Debil wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.

Debil pushes Santos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Debil in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Debil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Debil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santos prevents Debil from standing back up.
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!
Santos stalling away here and it's allowed Debil to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Santos prevents Debil from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jorge Santos.
Santos blocks a head kick by Debil.
Debil throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Debil throws a lazy head kick
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Debil.
Debil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Debil swivels and escapes.
Debil throws a head kick that misses.
Debil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos avoids the head kick by Debil.
Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Santos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Debil napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Debil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jorge Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Debil is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to advance to mount but Debil denies him.
Santos throws an elbow but Debil slips to the side and avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pierwszy Debil.
I think Debil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!