PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stable Genius (ranked 4825 p4p, 432 weight class) and Luiz Santos (ranked 1678 p4p, 190 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Genius
vs
Santos

185 cm
23
181 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

182 cm
24
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stable Genius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos scores with a takedown into Genius's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos passes Genius's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Genius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Genius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Santos seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Genius defends it.

Santos 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.

Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Santos seems to be looking for submissions.

Santos is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Genius as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Genius manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Genius in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Genius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Genius would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Genius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Genius has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.

Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Santos is looking for a triangle but Genius pushes his legs off easily.

Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing Genius from standing up.

Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Santos looking for a guillotine here but Genius defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Genius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Genius throws a combination. Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Santos got wobbled bad by a big combination! Genius presses forward with punches and knees until Santos stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Santos closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stable Genius!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stable Genius waved his t-shirt featuring Forge Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.