PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkady Balagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Balagan
vs
Dos Santos

182 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arkady Balagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Balagan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dos Santos sprawls well initially but Balagan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Balagan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dos Santos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Balagan.

Dos Santos has an active guard here but Balagan has managed to pass into half guard.
Balagan working over Dos Santos with some ground and pound. Dos Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Balagan keeps him under control.
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balagan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balagan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balagan preventing the sweep.
Balagan scoring with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balagan manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Balagan controlling Dos Santos's posture.
Balagan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balagan tries to get out of the position.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Balagan is retaining full guard.

Dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Balagan dives on top into guard.
Balagan is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balagan throwing strikes but missing.
Balagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Balagan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balagan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Santos is stalling here but it's allowed Balagan to get half guard.

Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Balagan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Balagan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Dos Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Balagan working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Balagan tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos trying to advance position but Balagan counters by regaining guard.
Balagan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Dos Santos sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Balagan doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Dos Santos paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Balagan - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arkady Balagan!
A relieved looking Arkady Balagan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.