PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco DoSantos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lose Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dunn
vs
DoSantos

192 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco DoSantos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dunn forces DoSantos back against the cage and clinches.
Dunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dunn lands an elbow that stopped DoSantos in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Francisco DoSantos has been cut.
Dunn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dunn looking for a takedown.
Dunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dunn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dunn.
Nice body punch from Dunn.
DoSantos looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dunn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dunn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DoSantos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DoSantos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dunn.
Dunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Dunn jumps guard and drags DoSantos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DoSantos is looking to escape.
Dunn wants to take his opponent's back but DoSantos doesn't allow it.
Dunn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DoSantos is looking to escape.

Dunn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But DoSantos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from DoSantos!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dunn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DoSantos's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but DoSantos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunn stops DoSantos from standing up.
Dunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Dunn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but DoSantos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Dunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco DoSantos's cut.
That's time! Dunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by DoSantos.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DoSantos as he jumps to the side.
DoSantos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DoSantos throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DoSantos pinned against the cage. DoSantos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but DoSantos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DoSantos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DoSantos swinging wildly here.
Dunn fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from DoSantos misses.
DoSantos looks to land a combination but Dunn avoids it well.
Dunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DoSantos circles away from the clinch attempt.
DoSantos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Francisco DoSantos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DoSantos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DoSantos scores with a jab. Dunn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DoSantos with a nice cross.
DoSantos misses with a jab, cross combination.
DoSantos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from DoSantos.
Dunn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DoSantos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
DoSantos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn wants to clinch up but DoSantos keeps it at a distance.
DoSantos misses with a head kick.
DoSantos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunn slips a jab and a cross from DoSantos.
DoSantos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Dunn moves into range and clinches up with DoSantos.
DoSantos is trying to force a seperation but Dunn has the dominant position.
Dunn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DoSantos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunn has him pressed against the cage.
Dunn slows down the pace here.
Dunn misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dunn lands with a short shot to the head.
Dunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DoSantos just stands there and leans against the cage.

Dunn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dunn wants to sweep here but DoSantos controlling him for the moment.
Dunn is trying to control the position but DoSantos postures up.
DoSantos wants to stand but Dunn is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunn is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco DoSantos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francisco DoSantos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

DoSantos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Francisco DoSantos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DoSantos's waist but DoSantos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunn off to one side.

Dunn closes the distance and pushes DoSantos back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Dunn.

Dunn jumps guard.
Dunn is trying to control the position but DoSantos postures up.
DoSantos wanted to stand there but Dunn had control of the position.

Dunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dunn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DoSantos's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dunn looking to sit in guard and control but DoSantos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DoSantos preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunn looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from DoSantos misses.
Dunn dives in and grabs DoSantos's left leg, looking for a takedown. DoSantos pushes down on Dunn's head and hops out.
Dunn wants to clinch.
No luck for Dunn with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DoSantos lands a jab to the nose.
DoSantos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Dunn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DoSantos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dunn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DoSantos tries to escape but Dunn is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but DoSantos keeps working.
DoSantos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dunn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Dunn swings around for an armbar but DoSantos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dunn's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Dunn.
I think Dunn 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Dunn!