PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nardong Putik (ranked 3866 p4p, 509 weight class) and Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 8163 p4p, 800 weight class). The key to victory for Nardong Putik has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Putik
vs
Dos Santos

178 cm
27
170 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nardong Putik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cicero Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Putik's guard.
Dos Santos lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Putik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dos Santos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Putik.
Dos Santos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Putik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jitsu Jim that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Putik tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
Dos Santos lands a nice forearm strike.
Dos Santos is putting a hurting on Putik here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Putik's face as Dos Santos controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Putik is trying to work for a sweep but Dos Santos has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putik is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dos Santos lands a couple of good shots and Putik has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Putik trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in full control for now.
Dos Santos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dos Santos gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Putik trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in full control for now.
Dos Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Putik rolls, trying to escape but Dos Santos keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putik is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Dos Santos.
Putik is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dos Santos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dos Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Putik is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dos Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dos Santos has the hooks in. Putik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has good solid back control here.
Dos Santos is punishing Putik with some ground and pound.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Putik is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Putik wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dos Santos controlling the positon.
Dos Santos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Putik up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putik is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dos Santos.
Putik is in bad spot here.
Putik is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cicero Dos Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Putik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice cross by Putik.
Putik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Putik finds it's way through Dos Santos's defenses.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Putik.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Putik is looking to counter punch.

Putik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dos Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dos Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dos Santos stops Putik from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dos Santos pushes down on Putik's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Putik actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Putik wants to get back to his feet.
Putik wants to sweep but Dos Santos has passed to side control!
Putik wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is dominant here and he's now got Putik's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putik is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dos Santos lands with a hammerfist to the side of Putik's head.
Putik is trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Putik has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dos Santos controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Putik right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands with a hammerfist to the side of Putik's head.
Dos Santos scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Putik is trying to stand back up.
Putik can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dos Santos controlling the positon.
Dos Santos is continuing to stall.
Putik wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dos Santos controlling the positon.
Putik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Putik.
Putik is trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Putik has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dos Santos just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Putik rolls, trying to escape but Dos Santos keeps control of the position.
Dos Santos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos is working the ground and pound. Can Putik escape?
Putik trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cicero Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Putik throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
The fighters circling - Putik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Putik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Putik as he connects with a hook.
Putik leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Putik.
Putik misses the jab.
Putik lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Putik, which made it look bad.
Nardong Putik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cicero Dos Santos.
Putik lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Cicero Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Putik throwing a counter right hand but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Jab by Putik.
Nardong Putik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Putik.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dos Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Putik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cicero Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putik throws a poor cross that misses

and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Putik!
Putik tries to buck Dos Santos off but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos controls the position from side control.
Putik is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos avoids the strikes from the bottom by Putik.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putik is being controlled here.
Putik is looking to get back to his feet here but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's managed to take Putik's back.
Dos Santos lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Putik hold on?!
Putik covers up after that shot from Dos Santos.
Putik is covering up but some of the strikes from Dos Santos are getting through and doing damage.
Putik is trying to stand back up.
Dos Santos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Putik.
Putik tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a shot to the body.
Dos Santos is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Putik. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Putik is trying to stand back up.
Dos Santos is hanging on to Putik's back as he tries to escape.
Dos Santos biding his time, looking for the opening.
The adventures of Dos Santos the control monster continue. Boring.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nardong Putik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cicero Dos Santos!