PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helmut Kohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desman DeSantos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kohl
vs
DeSantos

199 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helmut Kohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Desman DeSantos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSantos keeps the fight on the outside.
DeSantos with the counter takedown but Kohl avoids it easily.
Kohl throws a combination that misses

and DeSantos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Kohl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Kohl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kohl circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSantos blocks a leg kick.

Kohl closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeSantos did well to prevent Kohl getting side control.
DeSantos is looking to improve his position.
Kohl really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Still in half guard, Kohl seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kohl is looking for a kimura but DeSantos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kohl to get the leverage.
Kohl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kohl is looking to advance position but DeSantos won't allow it.
Kohl performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohl is keen to just control but DeSantos is a slippery customer.
DeSantos is trying to stand up here but Kohl is controlling him well.
DeSantos wants to control but Kohl is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeSantos dives in for a single leg takedown but Kohl sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DeSantos pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Kohl manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DeSantos on his heels. He'll look to pass DeSantos's guard now, I'm sure.

DeSantos working for a triangle but Kohl defends it easily.
Kohl tries to free his leg and advance position but DeSantos is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSantos trying to control the position.
Kohl chips away with some ground and pound.
DeSantos trying to control the position.
Kohl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DeSantos keeping moving, preventing Kohl from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kohl scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

DeSantos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
DeSantos throws a series of punches but Kohl moves out of range.
Kohl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
DeSantos scores with a shot to the body.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DeSantos gets caught napping as Kohl dives in and scores a takedown. DeSantos manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kohl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kohl won't allow DeSantos to get back to his feet.
Kohl wants to stand but DeSantos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kohl is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohl has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeSantos is proving hard to escape from.
Kohl wants to pass the guard but DeSantos is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kohl trying to stand up but can't free himself from DeSantos's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Kohl decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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 Helmut Kohl will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeSantos.
DeSantos throws a right hand that Kohl ducks under and follows up with a left that Kohl also avoids with ease.
DeSantos shoots in but no luck this time.

DeSantos forces Kohl back against the cage and clinches.

Kohl decides to pull guard.
DeSantos stopping the sweep attempt from Kohl.

Kohl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kohl trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSantos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kohl trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kohl throws his legs up looking for a submission but DeSantos uses it to pass to side control.
DeSantos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kohl keeps working.
DeSantos staying calm.
Kohl tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kohl is working hard here to advance position.
Kohl tries to control but DeSantos manages to take his back.
Kohl is really stuck here.
DeSantos struggling to keep hold of the position.
DeSantos keeps control of the position as Kohl tries to break free.

Kohl preventing the rear naked choke attempt from DeSantos.
Kohl tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohl wants to control but DeSantos is having none of it.
DeSantos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kohl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kohl sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kohl is staying active underneath DeSantos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helmut Kohl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

DeSantos is looking for a kimura but Kohl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeSantos to get the leverage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSantos misses with a double jab.
DeSantos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeSantos wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on DeSantos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
DeSantos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kohl in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeSantos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeSantos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKohl.
DeSantos fails to land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSantos misses with a body kick.
DeSantos tries to clinch up.
Kohl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeSantos as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desman DeSantos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

DeSantos tries to clinch but Kohl moves out of range.
DeSantos wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeSantos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kohl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kohl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kohl is looking to counter the offense by DeSantos and move into the clinch.
DeSantos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helmut Kohl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kohl jumps guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kohl tries to pull guard but DeSantos won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohl scores with a shot to the side of DeSantos's head.
DeSantos controlling the action here for a moment.
DeSantos is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSantos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeSantos wants to get back to striking at distance but Kohl won't allow it.
Kohl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Kohl manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
DeSantos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeSantos wants to stand but Kohl has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kohl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSantos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSantos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kohl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kohl looking for a sweep. Not yet Kohl, not yet.
DeSantos wants to control from the top but Kohl keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kohl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeSantos.
Kohl tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeSantos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kohl somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helmut Kohl. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeSantos clinches up with Kohl and pushes him back against the cage.
Kohl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeSantos to keep the fight standing.
Kohl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kohl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Kohl breaks the clinch.
Kohl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSantos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kohl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kohl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeSantos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeSantos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohl takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

DeSantos moves into the clinch successfully.
Kohl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeSantos to keep the fight standing.
DeSantos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kohl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSantos's efforts to push away.
Kohl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSantos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kohl pushes off an throws an elbow but DeSantos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
DeSantos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeSantos blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desman DeSantos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeSantos 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desman DeSantos!