PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salath Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos has chosen No Church In The Wind as his entrance music. Salath Sar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Dos Santos's chin.

Sar
vs
Dos Santos

185 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

196 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salath Sar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sar looks to land a left hand but Dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown by Sar or perhaps it was just good defense by Dos Santos which made him look bad.
Dos Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sar. That did some damage!
Sar fails with the takedown.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that Sar semi-blocks.
Sar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salath Sar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sar swings widly with a right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sar shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Sar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dos Santos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sar scrambles back to his feet.
Salath Sar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Sar keeps it at a distance.
Sar throws a lazy uppercut
and Dos Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Sar misses.
Sar throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sar closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Sar pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos lands a jab.
Sar dives in for a single leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Sar blocks with his arms.
Dos Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Sar is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos scores with a knee to the head.

Sar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oscar Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sar is defended easily by Dos Santos.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.

Sar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dos Santos's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.

Dos Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Sar.

Sar is looking for submissions but instead, Dos Santos has regained full guard.
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 is trying to keep Sar in close.

Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Sar pushes his legs off easily.

Sar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dos Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sar, into his guard.
My spies in Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(50 member cap) inform me that Dos Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Dos Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sar throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Sar.
Sar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos as he avoids it easily.
Sar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Dos Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos slips a straight right by Sar.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Santos.
Sar with a jab.

Dos Santos pushes Sar up against the cage in a clinch.
Sar takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Dos Santos.

It looks like Salath Sar has been cut.
Sar is breathing heavily.
Sar tries to score a body lock takedown but Dos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salath Sar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sar shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense.
Sar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sar misses with a hook.
Dos Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Santos counters with a two punch combo.

Dos Santos clinches up against the cage.

Dos Santos has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Sar goes down! Dos Santos dives on top of him - Sar manages to get guard.

Sar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Sar won't let him.
Oh Sar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sar is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sar seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Santos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Sar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Santos wanted to stand there but Sar had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sar, not yet.
Dos Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sar is proving hard to escape from.

Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sar wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sar looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Sar won't let him.

Sar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sar.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Sar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dos Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Sar tries to improve position but can't.

Dos Santos stands up and beckons Sar to his feet.
Sar throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Sar is having none of it.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Sar ducks under and follows up with a left that Sar also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Salath Sar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dos Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sar tries for a takedown but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sar throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Sar.
A good leg kick by Dos Santos.

Sar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dos Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.

Sar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dos Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos Santos is trying to stand.
Sar wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sar is looking for a kimura but Dos Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sar to get the leverage.
Sar prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Sar is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Sar eventually gives up the hold.

Sar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dos Santos is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

Sar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dos Santos is now in Sar's guard. A big mistake from Sar there, giving up the dominant position!

Sar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dos Santos stacks Sar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dos Santos!

Dos Santos stands up.
Oscar Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos walks into a jab.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that Sar semi-blocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dos Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Sar on that attempt.
Sar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salath Sar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sar misses with an uppercut.
Dos Santos connects with a body shot.
Sar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Sar shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oscar Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sar throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Salath Sar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Salath Sar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sar is defended easily by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos digs a good hook to Sar's body.
Sar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dos Santos delivers a nice body kick.
Sar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sar.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Sar avoids it well.

Dos Santos clinches up against the cage.
Dos Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sar is defending well for now.
Dos Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sar's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Dos Santos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Dos Santos missing with knees to the body.
Sar wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dos Santos missing with knees to the body.
Dos Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sar's efforts to push away.
Dos Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dos Santos obliges.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sar looking for a takedown.
Sar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Santos stalling against the cage.
Dos Santos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sar wants to break free but Dos Santos has control.
Dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Sar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dos Santos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos working Sar over with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Sar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sar is working for takedown but Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salath Sar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the body.
Dos Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sar's face.
Dos Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sar up against the cage.
Dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sar avoiding damage as Dos Santos throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dos Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sar somewhat.
Sar throws a lazy right hand but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sar shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Dos Santos dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Salath Sar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dos Santos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos Santos momentarily.
Dos Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sar has a takedown stuffed.

Sar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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 get back to half guard.
Sar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!
Dos Santos is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sar takes Dos Santos's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dos Santos is in trouble.
Dos Santos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dos Santos trying to get back to his feet but Sar is in full control for now.

Sar looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dos Santos is controlling Sar 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Dos Santos tries to stand but Sar is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sar.
Dos Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sar's guard.

Sar is looking for a triangle here but Dos Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar has his arm trapped.
Sar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dos Santos's best efforts.
Sar wants to get back to full guard.
Sar manages to get to full guard.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sar is proving hard to escape from.
Sar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sar, not yet.
Dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salath Sar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Sar's legs - danger averted.
Sar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Sar has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dos Santos stands up from Sar's guard - Dos Santos perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salath Sar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Oscar Dos Santos!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Oscar Dos Santos!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Oscar Dos Santos!

Oscar Dos Santos wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Oscar Dos Santos took to the microphone: 'This is my first win fighting in Cornell Cage Fighting, hopefully it will be the first of many!'.