PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoeSon Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

dos Santos
vs
Do

178 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

170 cm
25
150 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JoeSon Do!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Do pinned against the cage. Do gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

dos Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.

Do's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Do ducks down and throws a hook to the body but dos Santos moves away.
dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Do bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from dos Santos misses.
No luck for dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Do lands a nice leg kick that just misses dos Santos's sensitive parts.
Do ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Do dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do shoots and misses
enabling dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Do takes a swing at dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Do lands with a good body shot.

Do closes the distance and pushes dos Santos back into the cage.
Do lands a body shot in the clinch.
Do stalls.
Still in the clinch, Do scores with a nice short uppercut.
dos Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do lands a right hand.
Do cracks dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Do scores with a nice hook to the head.
Do lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down dos Santos.
Do stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Do's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Do.
Do stalling the fight.
Do working some nice short punches in the 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 Do walks away with a smile on his face. dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Do attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Do. dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Do punishes dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Do lands an impressive looking overhand right. dos Santos doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Rafael dos Santos has been cut.
Do finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Do is looking to slow dos Santos down with leg kicks.
Do lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
dos Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Do.

Do is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in dos Santos's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do is figuring out what he wants to do next.
dos Santos won't allow Do to pass to mount.
dos Santos has his hands clasped together around Do's back. He's all about the action.
dos Santos is trying to control but can't.
dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Do controlling the action here.
dos Santos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Do has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Do avoids the attempt from dos Santos to control.
dos Santos is looking to get to half guard.
dos Santos 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.
dos Santos trying to hold on to Do's head to control him but Do postures up.

dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Do performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Do is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Do is keen to just control but dos Santos is a slippery customer.
Do is pressing down on dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. dos Santos is holding on for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Do throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
dos Santos misses with the combination.
dos Santos throws a series of punches but Do avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JoeSon Do dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael dos Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Do takes a swing at dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Do misses with a leg kick.
Do ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Do misses with a low kick.
dos Santos throws a series of punches but Do moves out of range.
dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Do paws at him with a jab and circles away.
dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
dos Santos avoids the body shot from Do.
dos Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Do counters with a nice leg kick.
dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Do shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with dos Santos but dos Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Do shoots for a double leg takedown but dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Do's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rafael dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JoeSon Do.

dos Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Do's half guard.

dos Santos is working for a kimura but Do is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do is refusing to be controlled, as dos Santos sits in half guard.

dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Do doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time dos Santos.

dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Do doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time dos Santos.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Do wants to improve his position but dos Santos is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
dos Santos is keen to just control but Do is a slippery customer.

dos Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Do is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Do trying to control from the bottom.

Do makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Do thows a body shot but no joy.
Do throws a nice inside leg kick.
dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Do's waist but Do gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing dos Santos off to one side.
Do scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do closes the distance and lands a one-two.
dos Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
dos Santos throws a series of punches but Do avoids them all with ease.

Do has taken the fight to the clinch.
dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Do lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
dos Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Do scores with a shot to the side of dos Santos's head.
Do lands a right hand that snaps the head of dos Santos backwards.
Do gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from dos Santos.
dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Do smiles and moves away.
Do stuns dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

dos Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Do to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Do passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do is looking to advance position but dos Santos won't allow it.
Do wants to lay and pray for a moment but dos Santos keeps working.
dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Do wants to lay and pray for a moment but dos Santos keeps working.

dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JoeSon Do showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael dos Santos's cut.
That's time! dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

dos Santos looks to land a combination but Do avoids it well.
Do defends well against a solid takedown attempt from dos Santos.

dos Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Do's guard.
Do controlling the position.

dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Do is trying to keep dos Santos in close.
dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Do is retaining full guard.
Do not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Do pulls dos Santos in to control the position.
Do is trying to control the position but dos Santos postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
dos Santos closes the distance but Do moves to the side
and Do counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps dos Santos thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
dos Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
JoeSon Do seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Do throws a big shot that misses.
dos Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Rafael dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Do shoots in for a double leg but dos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

dos Santos working for a submission but Do is keeping him at bay.
Do tries to hold on but dos Santos pushes him away.

dos Santos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Do has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Do!

Do avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Do got a little sloppy there for a moment and dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Do has managed to get both his arms back between dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Do pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dos Santos is keeping the position for now.

dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Do is aware though and is defending well.
dos Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet dos Santos, not yet.

dos Santos has his foot on Do's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Do works his way back into a safe position though.
Do 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Do advances to half guard.
dos Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Do is working away from the top position though.
Do wants to stand up but dos Santos has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Do sitting and controlling from the half guard.

dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Do prevents dos Santos from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
dos Santos trying to control here.
dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
JoeSon Do is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Do moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rafael dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Do instigates a clinch.
dos Santos jumps guard but Do stands there with dos Santos around his waist. dos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
dos Santos tries for a takedown but Do manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Do manages to break the clinch.
Do looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? dos Santos is fending him off so far but Do persists. Nope, dos Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
dos Santos looks for a takedown but Do sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Do 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JoeSon Do!