PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Louis Santos Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Santos Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Santos Jr
vs
Stone

175 cm
19
135 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

183 cm
24
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Santos Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Stone!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
It looked like Santos Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
As Stone looks to move away, Santos Jr throws a big counter combo bu Stone just gets out of the way.

Stone moves into the clinch.
Santos Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Santos Jr decides to pull guard.
Santos Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos Jr wants to stand and escape but Stone is having none of it.
Stone trying to control but Santos Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a big elbow that misses.
Stone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stone wanted to stand there but Santos Jr had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone trying to control but Santos Jr is working from the bottom.
Stone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santos Jr's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stone wants to clinch up but Santos Jr keeps it at a distance.
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos Jr pinned against the cage. Santos Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santos Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.

Stone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stone controls the position.
Stone creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santos Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Santos Jr some visible discomfort.
Santos Jr is not content to let Stone control the position.
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That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stone wants to control but Santos Jr is keeping him busy.
Stone tries to advance to mount but Santos Jr denies him.
Santos Jr wants to control but Stone postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos Jr tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.
Stone trying to control the position but Santos Jr is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Santos Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Louis Santos Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Stone.

Santos Jr tries to sprawl but Stone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stone is trying to control. Santos Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone trying to advance position but Santos Jr counters by regaining guard.

Santos Jr is looking for a triangle but Stone pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Stone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos Jr swivels and escapes.

Santos Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos Jr is in Stone's guard.
Stone controls Santos Jr momentarily but Santos Jr frees himself.
Santos Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stone trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Jr postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos Jr preventing the sweep.

Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos Jr defends well.

Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos Jr 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Santos Jr is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Santos Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stone quickly recovers to half guard.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Santos Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone is doing well to control the position and prevent Santos Jr from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos Jr tries to pass to full mount but Stone defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos Jr stalling.
Stone wants to control but Santos Jr is keeping busy.
Santos Jr wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos Jr circles away.
Santos Jr is looking to counter the offense by Stone and move into the clinch.

Stone forces Santos Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Stone digs a right hand underneath Santos Jr's ribcage. Santos Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.

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.
Stone is trying to drag Santos Jr to the mat but Santos Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Louis Santos Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Stone.
Stone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stone has Santos Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santos Jr jumps guard but Stone stands there with Santos Jr around his waist. Santos Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Santos Jr breaks the clinch.
Santos Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Santos Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Santos Jr looking to score a takedown here. Stone is defending well but Santos Jr drives through and ends up in Stone's guard.
Stone controls Santos Jr momentarily but Santos Jr frees himself.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos Jr wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Santos Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Santos Jr trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Santos Jr from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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.
Santos Jr moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Santos Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Louis Santos Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Santos Jr moves into the clinch.
Santos Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Stone instigates a clinch.

Stone pulls guard.
Santos Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos Jr's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos Jr controlling the position.
Santos Jr working a defensive guard but Stone passes into half guard.
Stone wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Santos Jr uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Santos Jr keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone wants to stand but Santos Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stone trying to control but Santos Jr is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stone stops Santos Jr from standing up.
Santos Jr controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself.
Santos Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos Jr, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stone pushing down on Santos Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos Jr wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos Jr keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to CJ Stone.
I think Stone 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Stone!