PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Belshiknolav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Santiago's choice of entrance music: You're Going Down. Ivan Belshiknolav has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Belshiknolav
vs
Santiago

190 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

177 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Belshiknolav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belshiknolav throws a leg kick which misses Santiago's front leg but catches the back leg as Santiago tries to avoid it.
Belshiknolav throws a head kick that half lands.
Belshiknolav misses with a lunging right hand

and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santiago prevents Belshiknolav from standing back up.
Santiago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belshiknolav is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard.
Santiago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Belshiknolav won't allow Santiago to pass to mount.
Santiago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belshiknolav defending well though.
Santiago is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago is nestled in close to Belshiknolav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belshiknolav is trying to stand up here but Santiago is controlling him well.
Belshiknolav trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ground and pound from Santiago.
Belshiknolav is trying to stand up here but Santiago is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is nestled in close to Belshiknolav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santiago working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Santiago lands strikes from half guard.
Belshiknolav tries to kick Santiago off but Santiago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santiago keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santiago connects with a nice short shot to Belshiknolav's temple.
Belshiknolav looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santiago connects with a nice short shot to Belshiknolav's temple.
Belshiknolav is trying to stand back up but Santiago is controlling him
Santiago is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Santiago in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belshiknolav wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belshiknolav is breathing heavily.
Santiago working Belshiknolav over with strikes here.
Belshiknolav is bucking up trying to escape but Santiago cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Belshiknolav is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Santiago! Belshiknolav is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Santiago!
Alex Santiago thanked the fans post fight for their support.