PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maximilien Robespierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Robespierre
vs
dos Santos

170 cm
23
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximilien Robespierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robespierre's waist but Robespierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing dos Santos off to one side.

Robespierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with dos Santos, pushing him back against the ropes.
Robespierre lands an elbow inside that dos Santos shrugs off.

It looks like Rafael dos Santos has been cut.
Robespierre lands an elbow inside that dos Santos shrugs off.
Robespierre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robespierre lands an elbow just above dos Santos 's eye.
Robespierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robespierre lands a nice elbow.
Robespierre lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Rafael dos Santos's cut even more.
Robespierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through dos Santos's defenses.
dos Santos fails to pull guard.
Maximilien Robespierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael dos Santos.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
dos Santos fails to pull guard.
Robespierre lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Rafael dos Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
dos Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robespierre stalling in the clinch.
dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robespierre smiles and moves away.
dos Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Robespierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
dos Santos swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robespierre throws a solid leg kick but dos Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robespierre.
Maximilien Robespierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Robespierre moves into range and clinches up with dos Santos.
Robespierre lands an elbow inside that dos Santos shrugs off.

Rafael dos Santos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rafael dos Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maximilien Robespierre!