PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drew Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Infamous comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlers Ambition. De Santos has chosen 25 Ta Life - Fight Dirty as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Infamous
vs
De Santos

169 cm
21
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Infamous Laundry 80%

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TJ De Santos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santos is looking to clinch but Infamous is avoiding it.
Infamous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Infamous.
De Santos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Infamous scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Infamous.
Infamous looks for a takedown but De Santos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Santos lands with a nice body punch.

De Santos has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infamous avoids a wild elbow strike from De Santos.
De Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Infamous.
De Santos gets through Infamous's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Infamous is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Santos is defending well.
De Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Infamous backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Infamous tries to score a body lock takedown but De Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Infamous is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Santos can't fight it off and eventually Infamous manages to take the fight to the floor. De Santos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Infamous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
De Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet De Santos, not yet.
Infamous working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Santos's head.
Infamous stops De Santos from standing up.
Infamous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Infamous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Infamous is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Santos's head.

De Santos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santos stuffs the takedown.

Infamous shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Infamous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Infamous there.
Infamous looks to land a strike but De Santos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Infamous being controlled here momentarily.
Infamous stops De Santos from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Infamous got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Infamous has managed to get both his arms back between De Santos's legs - danger averted.
De Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Infamous scoring with some ground and pound.
Infamous content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Santos is trying to keep Infamous in close.
Infamous postures up in De Santos's guard and throws a big left but De Santos blocks it.

De Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Infamous defends well.
De Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Infamous defends well.
Infamous scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Infamous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Infamous has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Infamous postures up and lands a big shot to De Santos's brow.
De Santos is trying to control the position but Infamous postures up.
Infamous working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Santos's head.
Infamous has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Infamous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Infamous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Infamous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Infamous throws a big right hand that misses.
De Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Infamous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Infamous wants to pass the guard but De Santos is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Drew Infamous will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

De Santos scores with a head kick.
De Santos cracks the inside of Infamous's front leg.
De Santos scores with a shot to the body.
De Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Infamous moves away.
Infamous shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Santos pinned against the cage. De Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Santos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Infamous darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Infamous misses with a takedown attempt - De Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TJ De Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.

De Santos scores with a takedown into Infamous's guard.
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!
Infamous is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Santos is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santos is looking to stand up but Infamous won't let him.

Infamous is working an open guard so De Santos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Infamous throws a jab but it's blocked by De Santos.
De Santos lands a nice hook to Infamous's body. Infamous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Infamous fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Infamous shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Infamous landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Infamous is one step ahead there.
De Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Infamous with a nice head shot there.
Infamous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Infamous postures up in De Santos's guard and throws a big left but De Santos blocks it.
De Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Infamous is one step ahead there.
Infamous is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drew Infamous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Infamous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous throwing strikes from guard but De Santos blocks nicely.
Infamous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Santos is looking to stand up but Infamous isn't so interested in that idea.
Infamous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Infamous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Infamous throwing strikes from guard but De Santos blocks nicely.
Infamous throws a big right hand that misses.
Infamous throwing strikes from guard but De Santos blocks nicely.
Infamous working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Santos's head.
Infamous throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous throws a strike but De Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Infamous is looking for a triangle but De Santos pushes his legs off easily.
De Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Infamous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Infamous is looking for a triangle but De Santos pushes his legs off easily.
De Santos is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santos trying to control but Infamous is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but TJ De Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Infamous changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Santos tries to avoid it but Infamous manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Santos to the ground. De Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Infamous shoots in looking for a takedown but De Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Infamous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Santos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Infamous was well out of range. Poor timing from De Santos.
A combination from De Santos does no damage.
De Santos misses the body punch
enabling Infamous to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Infamous or perhaps it was just good defense by De Santos, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous tries for a takedown but De Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Infamous shoots in and drives through. De Santos sprawls well.
Infamous stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Santos.
Infamous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos connects with a body shot.
De Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
De Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Infamous rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Santos as he jumps to the side.
De Santos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Infamous with a body shot.
De Santos cracks a nice hook into Infamous's ribs.
De Santos lands a body shot.
De Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Infamous closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Santos circles away.
De Santos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body kick from De Santos.

De Santos has closed the distance and engaged Infamous in a clinch.
De Santos misses with an elbow strike.
De Santos works on Infamous's body with a couple of short punches.
Infamous goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Santos prevents it.
De Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Infamous is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Santos is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Santos digs a right hand into Infamous's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Infamous's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Infamous being controlled against the cage.
De Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on De Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Infamous.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Santos throws an elbow but misses.
De Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Infamouss head.
De Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
De Santos scores with a shot to the side of Infamous's head.
De Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Infamous backwards.
De Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
De Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
TJ De Santos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Infamous takes a shot to the head.
De Santos lands with a light punch inside.
De Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Santos pushes Infamous back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Infamouss head.
De Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Infamous.

De Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by De Santos. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

De Santos has closed the distance and engaged Infamous in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is struggling to control the position.
De Santos is pressed up against the cage. Infamous has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Santos down to the mat. De Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

De Santos rushes Infamous and presses him up against the cage.

Infamous tightens his grip and picks De Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. De Santos manages to land in guard.

De Santos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Infamous off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

De Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Infamous is trying to defend but De Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Santos is trying to control. Infamous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Infamous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Infamous looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ De Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Santos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ De Santos!
TJ De Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.