PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Saintclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Condemned 84 - Face the agression kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Saintclair
vs
Mies

188 cm
25
201 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
186 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Heisenberg
Mango Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Saintclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pit Mies!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saintclair blocks a low kick nicely.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saintclair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mies doesn't manage to clinch there - Saintclair circles away.
Mies will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Mies gets a takedown into half guard.
Mies controlling the pace.

Saintclair actively working from the bottom here.
Saintclair is trying to get back to full guard.

Saintclair actively working from the bottom here.

Saintclair looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mies pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saintclair is working to get back to half guard.
Saintclair manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saintclair is in trouble now - Mies has advanced to mount!
Saintclair keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mies trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saintclair regains half guard.
Saintclair is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mies scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saintclair has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mies trying to control the action but Saintclair is working from the bottom.
Mies is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Saintclair is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mies pulls his head out easily.
Mies should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Saintclair looking for submissions off his back.
Mies is trying to control the action in half guard but Saintclair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saintclair won't allow Mies to pass to mount.

Saintclair actively working from the bottom here.

Saintclair looking for submissions off his back.
Saintclair is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mies scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Saintclair actively working from the bottom here.
Saintclair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mies.
We've been informed that Mies has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Saintclair moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Saintclair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Saintclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mies can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saintclair keeping full guard, as Mies tries to pass.
Mies is stalling in the full guard.

Saintclair looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mies has picked Saintclair up and slammed him! Saintclair can't keep hold of the triangle and Mies manages to pass to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Saintclair is looking to regain half guard here but Mies keeps moving and retains side control.
Mies working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saintclair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mies wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mies wants to control but Saintclair is keeping him busy.
Saintclair manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mies is trying to control the action in half guard but Saintclair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mies passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mies tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mies looks winded!
Saintclair is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pit Mies will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mies throws a leg kick that misses.
Saintclair shoots in but Mies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saintclair shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mies sprawls well. Mies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saintclair gets slowly back to his feet.
Saintclair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mies circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Saintclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saintclair fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Saintclair manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mies on his heels. He'll look to pass Mies's guard now, I'm sure.
Saintclair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saintclair stopping the sweep attempt from Mies.
Mies keeping full guard, as Saintclair tries to pass.
Saintclair is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies wants to sweep here but Saintclair controlling him for the moment.

Saintclair drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mies looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mies looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mies!
Saintclair is not content to let Mies control the position.
Mies tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mies tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Saintclair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mies wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saintclair keeps working.
Mies working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saintclair tries to improve position but can't.
Saintclair sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Saintclair is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mies pulls his head out easily.
Saintclair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mies wants to free his trapped foot but Saintclair is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saintclair wants to improve his position but Mies is controlling well.
Mies looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Saintclair actively working from the bottom here.

Saintclair actively working from the bottom here.
Mies is keen to just control but Saintclair is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saintclair wants to get back to full guard.
Saintclair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mies.
Mies is looking to take a break and control but Saintclair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Saintclair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Saintclair is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mies pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mies prevents Saintclair from improving his position.
Mies looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saintclair with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saintclair taking some punishment here, with Mies in his half guard.
Mies lands strikes from half guard.

Mies is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saintclair defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saintclair manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mies wants to control from the top but Saintclair keeps moving.

Saintclair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Saintclair has his foot on Mies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mies works his way back into a safe position though.
Mies wants to control from the top but Saintclair keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mies stopping the sweep attempt from Saintclair.
Mies postures up in Saintclair's guard and throws a big left but Saintclair blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andrei Saintclair will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mies misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saintclair slaps away a takedown attempt from Mies, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saintclair misses with a takedown attempt - Mies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Saintclair shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saintclair was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mies is looking for a sweep.

Saintclair tries for a kimura but Mies is defending well.
Andrei Saintclair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Saintclair is trying to get an arm triangle but Mies is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saintclair advances to mount.
Saintclair avoids the attempt from Mies to control.
Mies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Saintclair working for a submission but Mies is keeping him at bay.
Saintclair wants to take his opponent's back but Mies doesn't allow it.
Mies is working to get back to half guard.
Mies tries to hold on but Saintclair postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies tries to reverse the position but Saintclair maintains control.
Mies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Saintclair is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mies can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Saintclair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Saintclair working for a submission but Mies is keeping him at bay.

Saintclair goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mies is on top in guard.

Saintclair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mies wants to control from the top but Saintclair keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mies preventing the sweep.
Mies tries to free his leg and advance position but Saintclair is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Saintclair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mies defends well.

Saintclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mies can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mies wants to control from the top but Saintclair keeps moving.
Mies throwing strikes from guard but Saintclair blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saintclair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Saintclair is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mies is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mies trying to control the position from guard on top but Saintclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mies is looking to stand up but Saintclair won't let him.

Saintclair has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mies is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saintclair.
Mies scores with a couple of short elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saintclair tries to buck Mies off but Mies is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Saintclair's face as Mies controls the position.
Mies scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saintclair to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Saintclair showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saintclair 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Andrei Saintclair!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Andrei Saintclair!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Andrei Saintclair!

Andrei Saintclair wins by unanimous decision!
Andrei Saintclair was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Pit Mies stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger!'.