PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Godfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Godfrey
vs
Santana

174 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Godfrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Santana!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Godfrey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Godfrey pushes off an throws an elbow but Santana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santana avoids the elbow strike from Godfrey, against the cage.
Santana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santana scores a nice knee to the body.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Godfrey trying to land knees to the body.
Godfrey misses with an elbow strike.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Godfrey avoids the damage to the body.
Godfrey tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Godfrey lands an elbow that stopped Santana in his tracks for a moment.
Santana avoids a wild elbow strike from Godfrey.
Godfrey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Godfrey.
Santana lands an elbow that stopped Godfrey in his tracks for a moment.
Santana avoiding damage as Godfrey throws knees to the body.
Santana dodges an elbow strike from Godfrey.
Godfrey throws an elbow that misses.
Santana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Godfrey.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana blocks an elbow strike.
Santana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Godfrey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Godfrey trying to land knees to the body.
Godfrey landing knees to the body.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godfrey avoids it.
Santana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Godfrey.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santana avoids the elbow strike from Godfrey, against the cage.
Godfrey looking to throw knees to the head but Santana is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Godfrey as Santana tries to tie him up.
Godfrey missing with knees to the body.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Godfrey avoids the damage to the body.
Santana avoids a wild elbow strike from Godfrey.
Godfrey looking to throw knees to the head but Santana is blocking nicely.
Godfrey is breathing heavily.
Godfrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Godfrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Godfrey tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Santana crunches a lovely knee into Godfrey's ribcage.
Santana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Santana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santana avoiding damage as Godfrey throws knees to the body.
Santana trying to stall but Godfrey improves his position.
Godfrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Godfrey looking to throw knees to the head but Santana is blocking nicely.
Godfrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Santana misses with an elbow over the top.
Godfrey avoids the elbow strike from Santana, against the cage.
Godfrey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Godfrey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santana avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Santana.
Santana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santana is working Godfrey over against the cage.
Godfrey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santana avoids it.
Santana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santana works on Godfrey's body with a couple of short punches.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Godfrey.
Santana misses with an elbow over the top.
Santana trying to land knees to the body.
Santana misses with an elbow strike.
Santana trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santana can't find room to land a body shot as Godfrey controls the action.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godfrey avoids it.
Santana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Godfrey.
Santana looking to slow down the pace here.
Santana working Godfrey over with knees to the body.
Godfrey takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Santana on the inside.
Santana avoids a wild elbow strike from Godfrey.
Santana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Godfrey managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
Santana trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Santana.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana dodges an elbow strike from Godfrey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santana clinches up with Godfrey and pushes him back against the cage.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
Godfrey misses with an elbow strike.
Santana looking to stall.
Godfrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Santana blocks the elbow strike.
Godfrey managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
Santana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Godfrey as Santana tries to tie him up.
Godfrey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Santana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Godfrey is keeping busy.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana trying to stall but Godfrey improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antonio Santana.

Godfrey tries to keep at a distance but Santana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santana tries to stall but Godfrey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Santana seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Godfrey missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antonio Santana.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Santana lands a nice elbow.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Godfrey controls his hands.
Godfrey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Godfrey avoids the damage to the body.
Santana is trying to maintain a safe position but Godfrey gets an underhook and turns Santana into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santana takes an elbow to the temple.
Godfrey lands a nice elbow.
Godfrey missing with knees to the body.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Godfrey is defending well for now.
Santana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana misses with a knee to the head.
Santana tries to stall but Godfrey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Godfrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godfrey avoids a wild elbow strike from Santana.
Santana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Godfrey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Godfrey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Godfrey lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trying to stall.
Godfrey trying to land knees to the body.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Godfrey.
Santana blocks an elbow strike from Godfrey.
Santana avoids the elbow strike from Godfrey, against the cage.
Godfrey managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
Godfrey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Santana pushes Godfrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santana misses with some punches.
Godfrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Godfrey tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Godfrey controls his hands.
Godfrey tries a knee to the head but Santana blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Godfrey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santana misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Santana - that landed with a thud.
Santana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santana blocks the elbow strike.
Santana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godfrey backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santana throws an elbow that misses.
Santana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Godfrey is keeping busy.
Santana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Godfrey as Santana tries to tie him up.
Godfrey missing with knees to the body.
Santana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Godfrey blocks a head kick by Santana.

Santana instigates a clinch.
Godfrey misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Godfrey.
Godfrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Santana tries a body shot but Godfrey blocks it.
Godfrey missing with knees to the body.
Godfrey trying to land knees to the body.
Santana misses with a knee strike.
Godfrey lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Santana.
Antonio Santana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Godfrey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Godfrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godfrey misses with an elbow strike.
Santana looking to throw knees to the head but Godfrey is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Godfrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Godfrey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santana lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana avoiding damage as Godfrey throws knees to the body.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Godfrey is defending well for now.
Santana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Godfrey trying to land knees to the body.
Santana lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Santana fails to land.
Godfrey managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santana.
A short right from Santana.
Santana avoiding damage as Godfrey throws knees to the body.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godfrey avoids it.
Godfrey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santana.
Santana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santana wants to stall.
Godfrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Santana swings wildly with an uppercut but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roger Godfrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santana misses with a knee to the head.
Santana avoiding damage as Godfrey throws knees to the body.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Godfrey.
Santana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santana throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana pushes off an throws an elbow but Godfrey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Godfrey avoids the damage to the body.
Santana working Godfrey over with knees to the body.
Santana is trying to maintain a safe position but Godfrey gets an underhook and turns Santana into the cage.
Santana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Santana trying to stall but Godfrey improves his position.
Godfrey avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santana is stalling here.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Godfrey avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana taking a breather.
Godfrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Godfrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana lands with a short shot to the head.
Santana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Godfrey is defending well for now.
Santana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Godfrey blocks it with crossed arms.
Santana tries a knee to the head but Godfrey blocks it.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Godfrey is defending well for now.
Santana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Godfrey blocks it with crossed arms.
Santana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Godfrey trying to land knees to the body.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Godfrey avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Godfrey.
Godfrey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana managing to block the knees to the body from Godfrey.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santana obliges.
Nice elbow from Santana.
Antonio Santana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godfrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Santana - that landed with a thud.
Godfrey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Santana.
Santana avoids the elbow strike from Godfrey, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santana obliges.
Santana tries to stall but Godfrey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Santana looking to throw knees to the head but Godfrey is blocking nicely.
Santana has Godfrey pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Santana!
Antonio Santana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.