PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ten Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago has chosen Undead - Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sixteen
vs
Santiago

180 cm
25
178 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

180 cm
30
167 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ten Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santiago has taken the fight to the clinch.

Sixteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sixteen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santiago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sixteen momentarily.
Santiago lands with a nice body kick.
Santiago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santiago jabs at Sixteen's body.
Santiago bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sixteen's head backwards.

It looks like Ten Sixteen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago misses with a hook. Sixteen ducked under it nicely.
Santiago throws a right and a left that Sixteen avoids nicely.
Sixteen lands a nice shot that snaps Santiago's head back.
Sixteen defending well as Santiago loads up on a big left hand.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago misses with a jab, cross combination.
A clash of legs there as Santiago blocks the low kick.
Sixteen avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Santiago misses with a two punch combination.
Santiago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sixteen counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago tries to bum rush Sixteen with a series of wild strikes but Sixteen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sixteen, right into the meat.
Sixteen blocks a leg kick.
Santiago throws a right and a left that Sixteen avoids nicely.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Nice cross by Santiago.
Santiago tries to clinch there but Sixteen circles away.
Santiago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sixteen moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago misses with a series of wild punches.
Sixteen lands with a nice body punch.

Sixteen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santiago to the mat! Santiago manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sixteen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Santiago has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sixteen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Santiago shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sixteen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sixteen trying to keep a closed guard but Santiago is proving a slippery customer.
Sixteen has a closed guard, preventing Santiago from standing up.

Santiago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santiago wants to stand but Sixteen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago won't allow Sixteen to sweep him here.
Santiago is looking to stand up but Sixteen won't let him.

Sixteen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sixteen has a closed guard, preventing Santiago from standing up.
Santiago being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santiago has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sixteen is proving hard to escape from.

Sixteen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santiago wants to get up but he can't break Sixteen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Sixteen.
Sixteen has a closed guard, preventing Santiago from standing up.
Santiago preventing the sweep.
Santiago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sixteen's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sixteen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Santiago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ten Sixteen's cut.
That's time! Sixteen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sixteen lands with an overhand left.
Santiago motions for Sixteen to come forward. Santiago throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Sixteen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Santiago is trying to stand back up but Sixteen is controlling him
Santiago is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Santiago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sixteen.
Santiago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sixteen.

Sixteen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santiago sees it coming and defends easily.
Santiago scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sixteen manages to mount him!
Santiago wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sixteen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Santiago because Sixteen loaded up on that one.
Ten Sixteen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sixteen.
Santiago tries to buck Sixteen off but he can't manage it.
Sixteen thowing shots but they're missing.
Santiago avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sixteen.
Sixteen throwing strikes here but Santiago is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sixteen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Santiago is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sixteen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Santiago trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sixteen thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sixteen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santiago hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sixteen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Santiago really wants to buck Sixteen off and get back to his feet.
Santiago is breathing heavily.

Sixteen is working for a guillotine from mount but Santiago frees his head quite easily.
Sixteen looking to ground and pound but Santiago is blocking nicely.
Sixteen misses with a head shot.
Santiago squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sixteen with the ground and pound from mount.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen landing punches.
Sixteen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sixteen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sixteen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sixteen punching from mount but Santiago doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixteen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sixteen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Santiago wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sixteen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Santiago trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sixteen unloads with some shots from mount but Santiago bucks and avoids them well.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
Sixteen trying to control but Santiago is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
Sixteen misses with a head shot.
Santiago is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sixteen looking to ground and pound but Santiago is blocking nicely.
Sixteen lands a heavy elbow.
Sixteen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sixteen throws some wild stikes that Santiago manages to avoid easily.

Sixteen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Santiago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sixteen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ten Sixteen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ten Sixteen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sixteen.
Santiago tries to clinch up but Sixteen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sixteen defending well as Santiago loads up on a big left hand.
Santiago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sixteen circles away quickly and effectively.
Santiago is looking to clinch.
Sixteen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santiago. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Sixteen there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santiago. Sixteen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dante Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixteen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Santiago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dante Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago lands with a cross.

Sixteen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sixteen stops Santiago from getting back to his feet.
Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sixteen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sixteen slips a nice elbow through Santiago's hands, connecting with Santiago's forehead.
Santiago pushes Sixteen off looking to stand but Sixteen dives back in and keeps control.
Sixteen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sixteen wants to free his trapped foot but Santiago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sixteen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santiago is looking to escape.

Sixteen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santiago defends it well.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santiago is looking to get back to is feet but Sixteen passes into side control.
Sixteen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Santiago is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Sixteen.
Santiago is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sixteen is controlling him well.
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!
Sixteen misses with the ground and pound.
Sixteen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sixteen landing a few strikes.
Santiago is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sixteen tries to score with some ground and pound. Santiago controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sixteen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Santiago down.
Sixteen throws a strike aimed at the side of Santiago's head but Santiago avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen prevents Santiago from escaping the position.
Santiago takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Sixteen drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Sixteen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Santiago is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sixteen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sixteen grinds an elbow into Santiago's temple.
Sixteen misses with the ground and pound.
Sixteen landing strikes.
Sixteen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Santiago is rocked!

Sixteen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santiago is still in real trouble! Can Sixteen finish him?
Santiago is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sixteen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago parries the strikes from Sixteen easily there. Sixteen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santiago to escape.
Sixteen landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sixteen.
Santiago defending against the ground and pound.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Sixteen cracks Santiago with a big elbow.

Sixteen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sixteen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sixteen scoring with punches from side control.
Santiago tries to escape but Sixteen is in control.
Sixteen in side control, throwing shots but Santiago defends.
Sixteen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dante Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sixteen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Santiago explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sixteen blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ten Sixteen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sixteen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!

Ten Sixteen wins by unanimous decision!