PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djamel Hammouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex De Paiva Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Hammouche
vs
De Paiva Santos

210 cm
25
269 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

189 cm
26
195 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Djamel Hammouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex De Paiva Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammouche lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammouche throws a low kick but De Paiva Santos avoids it.
De Paiva Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammouche.
Hammouche tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Djamel Hammouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammouche tries to clinch up

and De Paiva Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammouche wants to control but De Paiva Santos postures up.
Hammouche is trying to improve his position.
Hammouche holding on.

De Paiva Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Paiva Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos trying to control the action but Hammouche is working from the bottom.
De Paiva Santos misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammouche defending against the ground and pound.
Hammouche gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hammouche tries to roll over but De Paiva Santos keeps him under control.
Hammouche is working hard here to advance position.
Hammouche is staying active underneath De Paiva Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hammouche controlling the position well.
De Paiva Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammouche keeps working.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex De Paiva Santos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A left lands for De Paiva Santos.
De Paiva Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Paiva Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammouche.
De Paiva Santos ducks under a wild hook from Hammouche.
Hammouche throws a hook but De Paiva Santos avoids it easily.
Hammouche throws a chopping leg kick but De Paiva Santos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hammouche throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche tries to work over De Paiva Santos's front leg with a kick but De Paiva Santos checks it.
A jab from Hammouche misses.

De Paiva Santos scores with a takedown into Hammouche's guard.
Hammouche looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammouche, not yet.
De Paiva Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammouche trying to control the position.
Hammouche manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Paiva Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
De Paiva Santos is trying to keep Hammouche in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex De Paiva Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hammouche tries to land a body kick

and De Paiva Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammouche dodges the ground and pound from De Paiva Santos.
Hammouche tries to buck De Paiva Santos off but De Paiva Santos is having none of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for De Paiva Santos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Alex De Paiva Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammouche is trying to control De Paiva Santos's posture but De Paiva Santos avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammouche keeps working.
Hammouche manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hammouche is looking to control De Paiva Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammouche avoid being mounted?
Hammouche wants to get back to full guard.
De Paiva Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammouche is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Paiva Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hammouche has a hand on De Paiva Santos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. De Paiva Santos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche working to try and regain half guard.
Hammouche sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
De Paiva Santos winds up and cracks Hammouche with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hammouche is looking to control De Paiva Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammouche avoid being mounted?
De Paiva Santos wants to control but Hammouche is keeping him busy.
Hammouche is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

De Paiva Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche is looking to improve his position.
Hammouche trying to hold on to De Paiva Santos's head to control him but De Paiva Santos postures up.
Hammouche is positioning himself well to prevent De Paiva Santos advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche gets back to full guard.
Hammouche keeping moving, preventing De Paiva Santos from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Paiva Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Paiva Santos trying to control but Hammouche is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex De Paiva Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hammouche's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

De Paiva Santos slips under a jab.
Hammouche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hammouche finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hammouche throws a head kick that misses.
De Paiva Santos takes a swing at Hammouche's ribcage but misses.
Hammouche connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Paiva Santos. De Paiva Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hammouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammouche fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Paiva Santos checks it well.
De Paiva Santos avoids the head kick by Hammouche.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammouche looks to throw the jab but De Paiva Santos is out of range.
Hammouche misses with a looping right.
Hammouche walks into a stiff left hand from De Paiva Santos.
De Paiva Santos defending well as Hammouche loads up on a big left hand.
Hammouche swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammouche misses with a leg kick

and De Paiva Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hammouche!
De Paiva Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammouche keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hammouche's face as De Paiva Santos controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche is looking for a sweep.
De Paiva Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammouche keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammouche tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Paiva Santos wants to control but Hammouche is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammouche is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hammouche is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Paiva Santos off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche has the hooks in. De Paiva Santos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hammouche trying to control.

Hammouche is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
De Paiva Santos prevents Hammouche from getting a body triangle.

De Paiva Santos showing good submission defense here.
De Paiva Santos trying to control the hands but Hammouche breaks the grip.
Djamel Hammouche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex De Paiva Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammouche is looking to control De Paiva Santos but De Paiva Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy.

De Paiva Santos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hammouche.
Hammouche tries to keep control of the position but De Paiva Santos is staying busy.
Hammouche not allowing De Paiva Santos to control his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Paiva Santos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
De Paiva Santos tries to hold on but Hammouche postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Djamel Hammouche.
I think De Paiva Santos 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 Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex De Paiva Santos!
Our winner, Alex De Paiva Santos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.