|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Monzer Al Kassar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
30
175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
30
170 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monzer Al Kassar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silva Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Kassar is fending him off so far but Santiago persists. Nope, Al Kassar circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Kassar tries to clinch
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santiago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santiago wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Kassar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Kassar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santiago throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kassar looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Kassar, not yet.
Al Kassar keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Al Kassar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santiago is controlling him.
Al Kassar keeping full guard, as Santiago tries to pass.
Al Kassar wants to stand up but Santiago is controlling him.
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Kassar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Kassar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Kassar!
Al Kassar controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Kassar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Al Kassar decides to stand back up. Al Kassar steps back and let's Santiago get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Kassar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Kassar scores with a nice strike.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Al Kassar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monzer Al Kassar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Santiago.
Al Kassar darts in and clinches Santiago up against the cage.
Al Kassar lands with a left to the head.
Al Kassar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santiago is defending well for now.
Santiago prevents a body shot from Al Kassar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Kassar presses Santiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al Kassar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Al Kassar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santiago's defenses.
It looks like Silva Santiago has been cut.
Al Kassar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Kassar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Kassar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Kassar tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Al Kassar back against the cage.
Al Kassar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Kassar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Al Kassar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al Kassar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monzer Al Kassar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silva Santiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Al Kassar scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Al Kassar misses.
Santiago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santiago walks into a straight right hand from Al Kassar.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Kassar - that will leave a mark!
Santiago shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santiago showed some decent athleticism there.
Al Kassar wants to control but Santiago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kassar is trying to control but can't.
Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santiago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Al Kassar trying to control but Santiago postures up.
Al Kassar is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Kassar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Kassar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santiago.
Al Kassar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Al Kassar trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago slips nicely into half guard.
Al Kassar taking some punishment here, with Santiago in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Al Kassar is trying to maintain the position but Santiago is very close to passing his half guard.
Santiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Kassar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santiago scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Kassar sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Kassar gets back to full guard.
Al Kassar is pulling down on Santiago's head. It's preventing any offense from Santiago, at least for the moment.
Santiago throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Kassar is pulling down on Santiago's head to control his posture.
Al Kassar wants to sweep here but Santiago controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Silva Santiago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Silva Santiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Kassar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from Al Kassar.
Al Kassar with a nice cross.
Al Kassar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santiago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Kassar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santiago.
Al Kassar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Al Kassar.
Al Kassar missing with knees to the body.
Al Kassar gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Kassar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santiago avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kassar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santiago wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Kassar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Monzer Al Kassar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Santiago.
Al Kassar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Kassar lands an elbow inside that Santiago shrugs off.
Al Kassar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Kassar.
Al Kassar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Kassar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Kassar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Kassar trying to land knees to the body.
Santiago wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Kassar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santiago takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Silva Santiago's cut even more.
Al Kassar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Al Kassar pushes Santiago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Kassar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Kassar lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Kassar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Monzer Al Kassar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santiago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Kassar after a bit of a struggle.
Al Kassar gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Kassar scores with a shoulder strike.
The cut above Silva Santiago's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
Al Kassar lands an elbow just above Santiago 's eye.
Al Kassar lands a hook that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
Al Kassar lands with a left to the head.
Santiago is rocked!
Santiago managing to block the knees to the body from Al Kassar.
Santiago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Kassar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Al Kassar scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Kassar finish him?
Al Kassar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Santiago looking for a takedown.
Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Kassar lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Kassar tries to land knees in the clinch but Santiago avoids the damage to the body.
Santiago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Kassar.
Al Kassar pushes Santiago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Kassar lands an elbow just above Santiago 's eye.
Silva Santiago's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Silva Santiago's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Monzer Al Kassar!
During a confident post fight interview, Monzer Al Kassar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
