PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Sarnoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Sarnoso will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Domingo
vs
Sarnoso

188 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Island Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorge Domingo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stan Sarnoso!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarnoso shoots in looking for a takedown but Domingo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sarnoso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sarnoso shoots in looking for a takedown. Domingo tries to sprawl out of it but Sarnoso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Domingo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarnoso.
Jorge Domingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Sarnoso.
Sarnoso throws a series of punches but Domingo avoids them all with ease.
Sarnoso's coach down at Elite Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sarnoso's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sarnoso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarnoso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Domingo lands with a cross.
Sarnoso shoots in looking for a takedown. Domingo tries to sprawl out of it but Sarnoso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Domingo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sarnoso misses with a double jab.

Domingo lands a left and a right that send Sarnoso crashing to the mat, dazed. Domingo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Sarnoso is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarnoso dives in for a single leg takedown but Domingo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Sarnoso is still on wobbly legs! Can Domingo finish him?

Domingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarnoso shoots in but no luck this time.
Sarnoso looks winded!
Domingo shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sarnoso takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Domingo sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sarnoso bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Domingo!
Jorge Domingo retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jorge Domingo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.