PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fredson Da Silva Junior (ranked 6331 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Dos Santos (ranked 3863 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva Junior has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Leonardo Dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Da Silva Junior
vs
Dos Santos

177 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredson Da Silva Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Dos Santos !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dos Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva Junior is breathing heavily.
Da Silva Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dos Santos to keep the fight standing.
Da Silva Junior is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.

Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Da Silva Junior tries to pull guard but Dos Santos won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dos Santos pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dos Santos has Da Silva Junior pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva Junior defends it easily.
Da Silva Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dos Santos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Da Silva Junior wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dos Santos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva Junior thows a leg kick but Dos Santos checks it
and Dos Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Dos Santos moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva Junior.
Dos Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Dos Santos .
Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Da Silva Junior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fredson Da Silva Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Dos Santos .
Da Silva Junior blocks a head kick by Dos Santos .
Da Silva Junior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Silva Junior pinned against the cage. Da Silva Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos shoots in but Da Silva Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick

and Da Silva Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Da Silva Junior.

Dos Santos pushes Da Silva Junior off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Silva Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Silva Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Dos Santos moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Da Silva Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Da Silva Junior missing with knees to the body.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Da Silva Junior stands there with Dos Santos around his waist. Dos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da Silva Junior wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Da Silva Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Dos Santos drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Dos Santos breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Dos Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Da Silva Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Silva Junior pinned against the cage. Da Silva Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva Junior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dos Santos swivels and escapes.
Dos Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Da Silva Junior gets double underhooks and turns Dos Santos into the cage.
Fredson Da Silva Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Dos Santos .
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown.
Da Silva Junior avoids the head kick by Dos Santos .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Junior throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dos Santos .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva Junior slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Da Silva Junior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva Junior fails with the takedown.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Silva Junior circles away.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown.

Dos Santos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Da Silva Junior manages to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Da Silva Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos .
Da Silva Junior is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Da Silva Junior is defending it quite comfortably.

Dos Santos stands up and beckons Da Silva Junior to join him on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva Junior as Dos Santos shoots in.

Dos Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva Junior, pushing him back against the cage.
Dos Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Silva Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos .
Fredson Da Silva Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva Junior.
Da Silva Junior is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Dos Santos 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Da Silva Junior stuffs the takedown.

Dos Santos has Da Silva Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva Junior misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dos Santos stalling.
Da Silva Junior avoids a wild elbow strike from Dos Santos .
Dos Santos taking a breather.

Da Silva Junior is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dos Santos can't fight it off and eventually Da Silva Junior manages to take the fight to the floor. Dos Santos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Dos Santos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Da Silva Junior has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Dos Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos .
Da Silva Junior shoots and misses

and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
Da Silva Junior being controlled against the cage.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos scores with a nice strike.
Leonardo Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Dos Santos drives through and clinches with Da Silva Junior against the cage.
Da Silva Junior tries to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva Junior fails to land.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fredson Da Silva Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Dos Santos .

Dos Santos 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dos Santos lands a jab to Da Silva Junior's midsection.
Da Silva Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva Junior is looking to clinch.
Da Silva Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos has Da Silva Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Silva Junior walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva Junior.
Da Silva Junior blocks the body kick.
Da Silva Junior tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Da Silva Junior bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Da Silva Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Da Silva Junior.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Da Silva Junior misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Da Silva Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos as he avoids it easily.

Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dos Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos lands with a right to the head.
Da Silva Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Silva Junior avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dos Santos has clasped his hands together around Da Silva Junior's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva Junior prevents Dos Santos from improving position.
Fredson Da Silva Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo Dos Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Silva Junior tries to escape but Dos Santos is in control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dos Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

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