PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Santos
vs
Santos

205 cm
29
286 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

225 cm
29
300 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Geronimo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emerson Santos!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Geronimo Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emerson Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Geronimo Santos circles away.
Emerson Santos fails with the takedown

and Geronimo Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Geronimo Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Emerson Santos, who protects the arm well.
Emerson Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Geronimo Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Geronimo Santos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geronimo Santos laying and praying for a moment but Emerson Santos takes advantage and regains half guard.
Geronimo Santos is pressing down on Emerson Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emerson Santos is holding on for now.
Emerson Santos trying to control but Geronimo Santos postures up.

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.
Geronimo Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Geronimo Santos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emerson Santos looks a forlorn figure.

It looks like Emerson Santos has been cut.
Emerson Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo Santos controlling the position easily from mount.

Geronimo Santos goes for an armbar but Emerson Santos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Emerson Santos.

Geronimo Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Geronimo Santos being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson Santos postures up.
Emerson Santos wants to control from the top but Geronimo Santos keeps moving.
Emerson Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emerson Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Geronimo Santos is retaining full guard.
Emerson Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Geronimo Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emerson Santos is fighting to break Geronimo Santos's control of his arms but Geronimo Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Emerson Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Emerson Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geronimo Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Geronimo Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geronimo Santos gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geronimo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emerson Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Emerson Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Geronimo Santos is fending him off so far but Emerson Santos persists. Nope, Geronimo Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Geronimo Santos avoids the head kick by Emerson Santos.
Geronimo Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Geronimo Santos checks a low kick from Emerson Santos.
Geronimo Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geronimo Santos shoots for a takedown but Emerson Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emerson Santos tries for a takedown but Geronimo Santos circles away easily

and Geronimo Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Emerson Santos won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geronimo Santos wants to take a breather but Emerson Santos manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Geronimo Santos.
Emerson Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Geronimo Santos!
Geronimo Santos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Emerson Santos is not going to allow Geronimo Santos to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emerson Santos is punishing Geronimo Santos with some ground and pound.
Geronimo Santos is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emerson Santos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Geronimo Santos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Geronimo Santos for a finish.
Geronimo Santos is trying to get back to his feet but Emerson Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Geronimo Santos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Geronimo Santos breaks Emerson Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Geronimo Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emerson Santos looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geronimo Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Geronimo Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emerson Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Geronimo Santos is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Emerson Santos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Emerson Santos stuns Geronimo Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Geronimo Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Emerson Santos's guard.
Emerson Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Geronimo Santos trying to control but Emerson Santos is working from the bottom.
Geronimo Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo Santos looking to pass the guard.
Geronimo Santos trying to control but Emerson Santos is working from the bottom.

Geronimo Santos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Geronimo Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emerson Santos tries to roll over but Geronimo Santos keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Geronimo Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emerson Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Emerson Santos as Geronimo Santos shoots in.
Emerson Santos fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Emerson Santos.
Emerson Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Emerson Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Geronimo Santos.

Geronimo Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Emerson Santos's guard.
Emerson Santos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Geronimo Santos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson Santos is concentrating on defense, preventing Geronimo Santos from advancing position.
Geronimo Santos wants to control but Emerson Santos is keeping him busy.

Emerson Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Geronimo Santos seems content to control.
Geronimo Santos moves nicely into side control.
Geronimo Santos is looking to take a break and control but Emerson Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson Santos is looking for a sweep.
Emerson Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Geronimo Santos tries to roll over but Emerson Santos keeps him under control.
Geronimo Santos is positioning himself well to prevent Emerson Santos advancing to mount.
Geronimo Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Geronimo Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Geronimo Santos keeping moving, preventing Emerson Santos from controlling successfully.
Emerson Santos looking to pass the guard.
Emerson Santos throwing strikes from guard but Geronimo Santos blocks nicely.
Emerson Santos advances position into side control!

Emerson Santos stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice takedown defense from Geronimo Santos. No joy for Emerson Santos on that attempt.
Geronimo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Santos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Geronimo Santos.

Geronimo Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Emerson Santos's guard.
Emerson Santos wants to hit a switch here but Geronimo Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Emerson Santos there!
Emerson Santos tries to hold on but Geronimo Santos pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geronimo Santos lands a heavy elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geronimo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Geronimo Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

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