PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Nogueira Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodolfo Dos Santos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dos Santos
vs
Nogueira Junior

190 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
176 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Nogueira Junior!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior misses with a hook.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Junior circles away.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.

Dos Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Junior's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior wants to improve his position but instead Dos Santos has moved into half guard.
Junior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos not doing much here.
Dos Santos is nestled in close to Junior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dos Santos controlling the action here.
Dos Santos seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

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.
Dos Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dos Santos is controlling the pace.
Dos Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dos Santos landing punches.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot to the head.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.

Dos Santos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Junior is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Junior and Dos Santos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Dos Santos moved out of range.
Junior throws a looping overhand right but Dos Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Junior is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior cracks Dos Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Junior tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Junior strikes.
Junior might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A right-left combo lands from Junior.
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Junior throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Dos Santos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!

Dos Santos scores with a takedown into Junior's guard.
Dos Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
Dos Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dos Santos stands up and waves to Junior to follow him.
Junior misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Nogueira Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dos Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Junior scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
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Junior moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
Junior with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dos Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Junior's guard.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Junior wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Junior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Santos controls the pace.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Junior lands with a right hand.
Junior tries for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away easily

and Dos Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Rodolfo Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Dos Santos!