PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wentworth
vs
dos Santos

185 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Wentworth misses.
Wentworth throws the kick towards the body but dos Santos avoids it.
Wentworth stuffs the takedown attempt from dos Santos. dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
dos Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wentworth. That one must have hurt.
Al Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Wentworth misses its intended target.
dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Wentworth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Wentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago dos Santos.
Wentworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth throws a head kick but dos Santos moves out of range.
Wentworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wentworth throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Thiago dos Santos has been cut.

dos Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wentworth keeping full guard, as dos Santos tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Wentworth slips out almost immediately though and dives into dos Santos's guard.
dos Santos looks gassed!
Wentworth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wentworth passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wentworth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wentworth is taking a breather. dos Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Wentworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wentworth in particular looking to stall.
Wentworth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for dos Santos!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
dos Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wentworth content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dos Santos tries to reverse the position but Wentworth maintains control.
dos Santos tries to hold on but Wentworth postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Wentworth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago dos Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

dos Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wentworth. That one must have hurt.
Wentworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
Wentworth stuffs the takedown attempt from dos Santos. dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
dos Santos avoids the body shot from Wentworth.
Wentworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wentworth loads up on a big right hand but dos Santos slips the punch.
Wentworth with a jab.
dos Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wentworth throws a head kick but dos Santos moves out of range.
dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Al Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and dos Santos moves out of range easily.
dos Santos is breathing heavily.
dos Santos looks for a takedown but Wentworth sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wentworth tries to avoid it but dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wentworth to the ground. Wentworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Wentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago dos Santos.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Wentworth lands but dos Santos takes it in his stride.
dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wentworth but Wentworth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wentworth throws a head kick but dos Santos moves out of range.
Wentworth throws a head kick but dos Santos moves out of range.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Wentworth. No joy for dos Santos on that attempt.
Wentworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. dos Santos takes a step back to recover.
Wentworth catches dos Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wentworth.
Wentworth scores with a spinning back kick!
dos Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wentworth. That one must have hurt.
dos Santos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wentworth.
dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Wentworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wentworth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
dos Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wentworth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
dos Santos moves out of range as Wentworth throws a body kick.
Al Wentworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wentworth lands a slapping body shot.
Wentworth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Wentworth lands with a nice body kick.
dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wentworth misses.
dos Santos moves out of range as Wentworth strikes.
dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentworth pinned against the cage. Wentworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wentworth scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
dos Santos blocks a jab.
Wentworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wentworth is fending him off so far but dos Santos persists. Nope, Wentworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Wentworth throws a leg kick which misses dos Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as dos Santos tries to avoid it.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to de liver by Wentworth. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Wentworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wentworth scores with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by dos Santos.
dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Wentworth throws a nice head kick!
dos Santos avoids the head kick by Wentworth.

dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wentworth!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

dos Santos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wentworth turns into him and now he's in dos Santos's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Wentworth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thiago dos Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

dos Santos blocks the body kick.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Wentworth misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wentworth circles away.
Al Wentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago dos Santos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wentworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
dos Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wentworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wentworth lands with a nice body kick.
dos Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wentworth.
dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wentworth tries to avoid it but dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wentworth to the ground. Wentworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wentworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wentworth.
Al Wentworth is winning the standup battle so far.
dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wentworth - that will leave a mark!
Wentworth works over dos Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
Wentworth misses with a looping right.
dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Wentworth.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wentworth swivels and escapes.
Wentworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentworth pinned against the cage. Wentworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wentworth misses with a wild body shot.
Wentworth lands a head kick!
dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wentworth circles away.
Wentworth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a right hand that dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Wentworth as dos Santos shoots in.
Wentworth thuds his shin into the meat of dos Santos's side.
Wentworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Wentworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wentworth throws a series of punches but dos Santos moves out of range.
dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Wentworth sprawls well. He's pushed dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wentworth.
Wentworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. dos Santos takes a step back to recover.
Wentworth lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth misses with a looping right.
Wentworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by dos Santos.
Wentworth throws the kick towards the body but dos Santos avoids it.

dos Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
dos Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wentworth controlling the position well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Wentworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wentworth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Wentworth!