PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh's entrance music is 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up. A fine choice. Santiago has chosen The Rza - Samurai Showdown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Singh
vs
Santiago

183 cm
26
148 lbs
23 - 8 - 2

179 cm
24
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

DC Unrivaled
Mohito Fightwear

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Santiago!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Singh.
Santiago has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Singh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Santiago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Singh can pounce on him.
Santiago throws a leg kick which misses Singh's front leg but catches the back leg as Singh tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Santiago.
Santiago connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singh. Singh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Singh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santiago throws a right hand that Singh ducks under and follows up with a left that Singh also avoids with ease.
Santiago throws a leg kick but Singh moved away.
Singh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses.
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Santiago.
Danga de danga de dang - Santiago scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Arshnoor Singh has been cut.
Santiago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Singh misses with a kick to the body
and Santiago counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Singh pinned against the cage. Singh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santiago misses with a low kick.
Singh throws a leg kick

and Santiago counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Singh controlling the position.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Santiago is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.

Santiago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santiago, into his guard.

Santiago looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santiago.
Santiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Singh checks a leg kick nicely.
Singh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jose Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Singh's hands.
Singh slips under a jab from Santiago.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh throws a jab when Santiago was well out of range.
Singh misses the body punch
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singh swings away with a body shot that misses

and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown. Singh fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santiago slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santiago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santiago trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Santiago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santiago looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Santiago throws his legs up looking for a submission but Singh uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Singh throws a chopping leg kick but Santiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Jose Santiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Singh misses with a jab to the body
letting Santiago counter with a right hand.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Singh!
Some wild striking there from Santiago.
Singh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a low kick as Santiago jumps back.
Santiago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Singh. Singh obviously looking to wear him down.
Santiago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santiago misses with a double jab.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santiago.
Singh half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Singh misses.
Santiago jabs Singh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Singh blocks a jab.
Singh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
Singh throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Singh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Santiago.
Santiago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Singh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Singh.
Santiago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Singh takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Singh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santiago.
Santiago throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Santiago cracks Singh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Santiago lands.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Santiago throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Santiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Singh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh connects with the punch.
Santiago misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Singh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santiago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santiago cracks Singh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Santiago tenderised Singh's leg. Singh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Singh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santiago.
Santiago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santiago there as he acknowledges the shot.
Singh is looking to wear down Santiago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
Singh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Singh.
Santiago scores with a leg kick.
Singh digs a good body shot into Santiago's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago thuds a left hand into Singh's body.
Singh swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Singh checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago checks a low kick from Singh.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh.
Santiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Santiago as he checks the leg kick.
Santiago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Singh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santiago throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santiago checks the leg kick.
Santiago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santiago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santiago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Santiago as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh throws a hook to the side of Santiago's head but Santiago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singh moves out of range of the leg kick from Santiago.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily.
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 Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Santiago connects with the punch.
Santiago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santiago scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Singh.
Singh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A clash of legs there as Santiago blocks the low kick.
Santiago misses with a straight left.
Santiago goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santiago throws a leg kick but Singh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Singh looks to land a body kick but Santiago moved away.
Singh tries to score with a low kick but Santiago moves his leg out of the way.
Santiago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Santiago throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Santiago responds with a good body kick, but Singh manages to step out the way in time.
No joy there for Santiago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Santiago misses with a kick to the body
and Singh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Santiago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh counters with a leg kick.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Singh moves away from the strike by Santiago.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Singh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santiago's calf.
Singh looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Santiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santiago can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a looping left.
Santiago staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago throws out a powerful jab.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
Santiago misses with a right hand
and Singh counters with a nice body shot.
Singh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santiago misses with a straight left.
Singh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santiago lands a nice hook to Singh's body. Singh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Singh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santiago misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Singh blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Santiago misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Singh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santiago.
A right-left combo lands from Singh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh lands a lovely overhand right.
Santiago throws a lazy head kick
and Singh counters with a low kick, right behind Santiago 's knee.
Singh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santiago checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Singh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santiago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Singh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santiago's hands.

Santiago is rocked!
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Some bone on bone action there as Singh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Singh blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Santiago takes one on the button.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a jab when Singh was well out of range.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Singh blocks the leg kick.
Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Singh throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Santiago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santiago goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santiago throws a front kick that sends Singh stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Singh.
Santiago tries to land a front kick but Singh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
Santiago feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arshnoor Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Singh 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arshnoor Singh!
Arshnoor Singh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.