PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Badauu Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and elvis manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badauu Santiago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Santiago
vs
manuel

176 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Badauu Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, elvis manuel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
Santiago lands an elbow just above manuel 's eye.
Santiago with a knee to the head.
Santiago with a knee to the head.
manuel blocks the elbow strike.
Santiago landing knees to the body.
manuel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santiago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago looking to throw knees to the head but manuel is blocking nicely.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but manuel blocks it.
Santiago scores with a knee to the head.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but manuel blocks it.
manuel takes an elbow to the temple.
Santiago stops a takedown attempt from manuel.
manuel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santiago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Badauu Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of elvis manuel.
manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santiago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santiago lands a nice knee to the body.
manuel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
manuel is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
manuel looks gassed!
manuel goes for a takedown attempt but Santiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Santiago clinches up with manuel and pushes him back against the cage.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section. manuel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santiago slows down the pace here.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santiago has managed to clinch.
Santiago taking a breather.
manuel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santiago scores a nice knee to the body.
manuel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago cracks manuel with a nice body shot.
manuel tries to score a body lock takedown but Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to manuel's face.
Santiago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santiago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
manuel is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.

Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Santiago has manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
manuel has Santiago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santiago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
manuel takes a knee right on the jaw!
manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santiago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santiago gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from manuel.
manuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago scores with a knee to the head.
Santiago prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago with a knee to the head.
manuel wants a takedown.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
manuel has Santiago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santiago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
manuel looking for a takedown.
Santiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
manuel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santiago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
manuel looking for a takedown.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
manuel shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
manuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Santiago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
manuel looks for a takedown but Santiago sprawls well.
manuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santiago swivels and escapes.

Santiago pushes manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
manuel has Santiago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santiago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.

manuel tries to keep at a distance but Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
manuel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
manuel goes for a takedown attempt but Santiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santiago fails to land with a series of punches.
manuel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from manuel.
manuel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santiago pinned against the cage. Santiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago. No joy for manuel on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looks to land a combination. manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
manuel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Santiago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
manuel looking for a takedown.
Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
manuel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santiago pulls his leg out and moves away.
manuel tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
manuel fails to land the takedown.
Santiago misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Santiago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santiago is pressed up against the cage. manuel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santiago down to the mat. Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santiago misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badauu Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Santiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

manuel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santiago circles away.
manuel shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santiago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Santiago forces manuel back against the cage and clinches.

Santiago manages to break the clinch.

Santiago clinches up against the cage.
Santiago gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from manuel.
Badauu Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of elvis manuel.
Santiago lands a knee to the head.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
manuel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santiago is pressed up against the cage. manuel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santiago down to the mat. Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
manuel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santiago circles away.
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
manuel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but manuel persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
manuel goes for a takedown attempt but Santiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
manuel shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
manuel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to avoid it but manuel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santiago to the ground. Santiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
manuel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Santiago instigates a clinch.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
manuel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santiago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santiago scores with a knee to the head.
manuel wants a takedown.
manuel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santiago controlling the action here for a moment.
manuel has Santiago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santiago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
manuel wants a takedown.
Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to manuel's face.
Santiago is pressed up against the cage. manuel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santiago down to the mat. Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
manuel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
manuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
manuel tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
manuel has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
manuel tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
elvis manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for manuel with that takedown attempt.

Santiago rushes manuel and presses him up against the cage.
Santiago scores with a knee to the head.
manuel is working for takedown but Santiago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santiago lands a knee to the head.
manuel is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Badauu Santiago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but manuel blocks with his arms.
manuel tries for a takedown but Santiago manages to get underhooks.
Santiago lands a hook that snaps the head of manuel backwards.
manuel can't get the takedown.
manuel wants a takedown but no success here.
Santiago prevents the takedown attempt.
manuel tries to score a body lock takedown but Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Santiago for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
manuel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
manuel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santiago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
manuel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santiago just leaning against manuel, taking a breather.
manuel wants a takedown but no success here.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
manuel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
manuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Santiago. manuel shrugs it off though.
manuel shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense.
manuel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.

Santiago pushes manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago scores with a knee to the head.
Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a knee to the head.
Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santiago gets underhooks to prevent manuel's takedown attempt.
manuel can't get the takedown.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Santiago moves into range and clinches up with manuel.
Santiago landing knees to the head.
Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
manuel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
manuel fails with the takedown.
manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
manuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santiago swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
manuel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santiago prevents it.

Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
manuel shoots for a takedown but Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badauu Santiago dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from manuel. manuel gets slowly back to his feet.

Santiago has manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
manuel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Santiago is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for manuel.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Santiago gets a clinch.
Santiago with a knee to the head.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
manuel tries for a takedown but Santiago manages to get underhooks.
Santiago pressing his opponent against the cage.
Santiago stops a takedown attempt from manuel.
Badauu Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of elvis manuel.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section. manuel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santiago prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago landing knees to the head.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
manuel goes for a takedown attempt but Santiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Santiago rushes manuel and presses him up against the cage.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but manuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
manuel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santiago pressing his opponent against the cage.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
manuel fails with the takedown.
manuel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Santiago clinches.
manuel tries for a takedown but Santiago manages to get underhooks.
manuel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
manuel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santiago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
manuel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
manuel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Badauu Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santiago has taken the fight to the clinch.
manuel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santiago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Santiago.
Still in the clinch, Santiago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that manuel can do to turn this around?
manuel dodges an elbow strike from Santiago.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santiago scores with a shoulder strike.
manuel looking for a takedown.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as manuel shoots in.
manuel shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.
manuel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but manuel persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
manuel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santiago pinned against the cage. Santiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santiago misses with a wild combination.
manuel shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for manuel with that takedown attempt.
manuel shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.

Santiago rushes manuel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
manuel has Santiago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santiago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but manuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
manuel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santiago pulls his leg out and moves away.
manuel closes the distance and clinches up with Santiago, looking for a takedown. manuel pushes Santiago against the cage but Santiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
manuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santiago swivels and escapes.
Badauu Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
manuel shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense.

Santiago moves into the clinch successfully.
Santiago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santiago stalling.
Santiago prevents the takedown attempt.
manuel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santiago pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from manuel. manuel gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
manuel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
manuel shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.

Santiago moves into the clinch.
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago stops a takedown attempt from manuel.
A knee to the head by Santiago.
manuel letting Santiago take a breather here.
manuel goes for a takedown attempt but Santiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by manuel.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
manuel misses with a takedown attempt - Santiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Santiago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
elvis manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from manuel fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badauu Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santiago has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badauu Santiago!