PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao O Dragao de Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Brazilian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

O Dragao de Santos
vs
Brazilian Experiment I

187 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Joao O Dragao de Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Brazilian Experiment I!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from O Dragao de Santos does no damage.
O Dragao de Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Dragao de Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like The Brazilian Experiment I has been cut.
O Dragao de Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Dragao de Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brazilian Experiment I shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Dragao de Santos defends it nicely.
O Dragao de Santos misses with a wild combination.
Brazilian Experiment I is looking to clinch.
O Dragao de Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a head kick.
O Dragao de Santos swinging wilding here.
O Dragao de Santos misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Dragao de Santos throws a right and a left that Brazilian Experiment I avoids nicely.
Brazilian Experiment I takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left and a right from O Dragao de Santos both land. Nice combination.
Brazilian Experiment I ducks right into an uppercut from O Dragao de Santos.
O Dragao de Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Joao O Dragao de Santos has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brazilian Experiment I fails to land the takedown.
O Dragao de Santos is looking to clinch but Brazilian Experiment I is avoiding it.
O Dragao de Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Dragao de Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Dragao de Santos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brazilian Experiment I shoots in for a double leg but O Dragao de Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joao O Dragao de Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Brazilian Experiment I.
Some wild striking there from O Dragao de Santos.
O Dragao de Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brazilian Experiment I tries a head kick but it misses.
O Dragao de Santos with a poor takedown
and Brazilian Experiment I makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Dragao de Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brazilian Experiment I slips under a jab from O Dragao de Santos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Dragao de Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to de liver by O Dragao de Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Joao O Dragao de Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Dragao de Santos throws a hook to the side of Brazilian Experiment I's head but Brazilian Experiment I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Dragao de Santos misses with a combination

so Brazilian Experiment I counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brazilian Experiment I must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Dragao de Santos is breathing heavily.

O Dragao de Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brazilian Experiment I can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Brazilian Experiment I decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on O Dragao de Santos, up you get!
O Dragao de Santos misses with a combination
and Brazilian Experiment I counters with a big head kick but O Dragao de Santos shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Dragao de Santos looks to land a combination. Brazilian Experiment I sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Dragao de Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brazilian Experiment I counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a head kick.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a sloppy head kick and O Dragao de Santos moves out of range easily.
Brazilian Experiment I tries to clinch there but O Dragao de Santos circles away.
Brazilian Experiment I scores with a decent looking hook.
Brazilian Experiment I connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Dragao de Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Brazilian Experiment I darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brazilian Experiment I tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Brazilian Experiment I dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brazilian Experiment I slips under a jab.
Brazilian Experiment I tries a head kick but it misses.
O Dragao de Santos misses with a combination

and Brazilian Experiment I counters with a shoot takedown. O Dragao de Santos fights it but they end up in guard.

O Dragao de Santos working for a triangle but Brazilian Experiment I defends it easily.

Brazilian Experiment I avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brazilian Experiment I really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Dragao de Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Dragao de Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brazilian Experiment I is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Dragao de Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brazilian Experiment I can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brazilian Experiment I is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Dragao de Santos has a closed guard, preventing Brazilian Experiment I from standing up.

O Dragao de Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brazilian Experiment I is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brazilian Experiment I sitting in guard, not really doing much.

O Dragao de Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brazilian Experiment I gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Brazilian Experiment I avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brazilian Experiment I sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Dragao de Santos looking to control.

O Dragao de Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brazilian Experiment I is aware though and is defending well.
Brazilian Experiment I slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
O Dragao de Santos working a defensive guard here.

O Dragao de Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Dragao de Santos keeping full guard, as Brazilian Experiment I tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

O Dragao de Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brazilian Experiment I doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brazilian Experiment I manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Dragao de Santos has a closed guard, preventing Brazilian Experiment I from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brazilian Experiment I fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Dragao de Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Dragao de Santos counters with a series of strikes. Brazilian Experiment I will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brazilian Experiment I lands a head kick. O Dragao de Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Brazilian Experiment I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

O Dragao de Santos with a poor takedown
and Brazilian Experiment I counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Dragao de Santos thinking.
O Dragao de Santos misses with a combination
and Brazilian Experiment I counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Brazilian Experiment I.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brazilian Experiment I tries to clinch but O Dragao de Santos moves out of range.
O Dragao de Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brazilian Experiment I explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Brazilian Experiment I darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
O Dragao de Santos won't allow Brazilian Experiment I to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Dragao de Santos wants to control but Brazilian Experiment I is keeping busy.
O Dragao de Santos wants to get back to his feet.

O Dragao de Santos looking for submissions off his back.
O Dragao de Santos wants to control but Brazilian Experiment I passes into side.

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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
O Dragao de Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brazilian Experiment I's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. O Dragao de Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Brazilian Experiment I avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brazilian Experiment I won't allow O Dragao de Santos to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazilian Experiment I looking to pass the guard.
O Dragao de Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brazilian Experiment I controls the pace.
Brazilian Experiment I postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.
Brazilian Experiment I wants to stand but O Dragao de Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Joao O Dragao de Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

O Dragao de Santos rushes Brazilian Experiment I and presses him up against the cage.
O Dragao de Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
O Dragao de Santos is trying to force a seperation but Brazilian Experiment I has the dominant position.
The Brazilian Experiment I is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Dragao de Santos keeps control of Brazilian Experiment I as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Dragao de Santos is trying to break the clinch but Brazilian Experiment I has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Dragao de Santos can't break the clinch.
O Dragao de Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Dragao de Santos is looking to control Brazilian Experiment I's arms but Brazilian Experiment I gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Dragao de Santos has his back to the cage.

Brazilian Experiment I pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Brazilian Experiment I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brazilian Experiment I winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Brazilian Experiment I!