PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Dzhumagaliev
vs
Dos Santos

185 cm
33
190 lbs
31 - 17 - 1

196 cm
34
194 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzhumagaliev shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dzhumagaliev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dos Santos did well to prevent Dzhumagaliev getting side control.
Dzhumagaliev stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dos Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Dzhumagaliev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dzhumagaliev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dzhumagaliev wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Dzhumagaliev postures up.
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dzhumagaliev is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Dzhumagaliev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage.
Dos Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to escape.
Dos Santos is thwarting Dzhumagaliev's attempts to control the position.
Dos Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dzhumagaliev tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Dzhumagaliev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Santos throwing shots but Dzhumagaliev is blocking nicely.
I've been told that Dos Santos has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Dos Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Dos Santos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but Dzhumagaliev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dzhumagaliev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.

Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dzhumagaliev looking for submissions off his back.
Dzhumagaliev gets back to full guard.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
Dzhumagaliev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Dzhumagaliev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Dzhumagaliev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dos Santos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dos Santos counters with a flying knee that drops Dzhumagaliev!
Dos Santos forces his way into half guard.

Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dzhumagaliev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos wants to take a breather but Dzhumagaliev is having none of it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Dos Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dzhumagaliev shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Dzhumagaliev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzhumagaliev has a takedown stuffed.
Dzhumagaliev dives in for a single leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Dzhumagaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzhumagaliev looks for a takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well.
Dos Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dzhumagaliev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a brutal head kick. Dzhumagaliev looks out on his feet and Dos Santos throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Oscar Dos Santos!
Oscar Dos Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.