PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Progbeniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos has chosen Metallica - Whiskey In The Jar as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Progbeniak
vs
Santos

225 cm
33
300 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

200 cm
28
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandr Progbeniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonard Santos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Progbeniak counters with a right hand to the body.
Progbeniak lands with a right hand.

It looks like Leonard Santos has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Progbeniak is defended easily by Santos.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Aleksandr Progbeniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Progbeniak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Aleksandr Progbeniak has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Progbeniak has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Progbeniak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Progbeniak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Progbeniak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Progbeniak tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily

and Santos counters with a right hand that sends Progbeniak tumbling to the canvas! Can Santos finish him? He dives into Progbeniak's guard looking to do just that!
Progbeniak is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santos trying to control but Progbeniak is working from the bottom.

Progbeniak has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Progbeniak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santos trying to control but Progbeniak is working from the bottom.
Progbeniak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santos.
Santos postures up in Progbeniak's guard and throws a big left but Progbeniak blocks it.
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Progbeniak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Progbeniak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progbeniak tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Progbeniak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos won't allow Progbeniak to get back to his feet.
Progbeniak keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Progbeniak kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Progbeniak's brow.
Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leonard Santos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Progbeniak drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Progbeniak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Progbeniak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Progbeniak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.

Progbeniak tightens his grip and picks Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. Santos manages to land in guard.
Progbeniak works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Progbeniak manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Santos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Progbeniak has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Santos is looking to defend but Progbeniak has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Santos! Progbeniak pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Santos taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksandr Progbeniak!