PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Get Back. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Santiago
vs
Kirk

190 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Kirk!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk is looking to chop away at Santiago's legs.
Santiago takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Kirk tries to clinch but Santiago is having none of it.
Kirk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kirk doesn't manage to clinch there - Santiago circles away.
Santiago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kirk on the side of the head.
Kirk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santiago is able to avoid easily.
Santiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago swings for the body but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk is looking to clinch.
Kirk misses with a hook to the body
and Santiago counters with a nice body shot.
Santiago throws a shot to the body.
Kirk looks gassed!
Kirk motions for Santiago to come forward. Kirk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Santiago scores with a hook to the body. Kirk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Santiago is predictable there
and Kirk counters with a left to the body.
Kirk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santiago to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santiago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kirk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santiago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirk doesn't seem bothered though.
Santiago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Isaac Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santiago, as that shot connected.
Santiago scores with a shot to the body.
Kirk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Santiago as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Santiago lands.
Kirk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago lands with an overhand left.
Santiago moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Santiago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kirk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Santiago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santiago lands a glancing blow to the side of Kirk's head.
Nice uppercut there from Santiago.
Nice body punch from Santiago.
Santiago lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Santiago works Kirk's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Santiago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Santiago smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santiago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kirk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santiago is looking to wear down Kirk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Santiago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirk at a distance.
Santiago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santiago is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santiago scores with a nice strike.
Santiago lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santiago lands a nice hook to Kirk's body. Kirk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santiago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Santiago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santiago's corner calls for a 1-2. Santiago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santiago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kirk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santiago scores with a shot to the body.
Kirk ducks right into an uppercut from Santiago.
Santiago connects with the punch.
Santiago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirk at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kirk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santiago is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Santiago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santiago digs a good body shot into Kirk's ribs.
Santiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Santiago.
Santiago scores with a shot to the body.
Santiago bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kirk's head backwards.
Santiago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago lands a really nice looking cross but Kirk seems unphased.
Santiago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santiago cracks the inside of Kirk's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Santiago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kirk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santiago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Santiago.
Santiago lands a nice hook to Kirk's body. Kirk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kirk blocks the leg kick.
Santiago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santiago throws out a powerful jab.
Santiago lands with a good body shot.
Isaac Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santiago lands with a right hand.
Santiago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago works Kirk's body with a nice hook.
Santiago lands a lovely overhand right.
Santiago connects with a nice looking jab.
Santiago lands with a cross.
Good exchange - Santiago coming out on top.
Kirk is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santiago scores with a hook to the body. Kirk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santiago thumps Kirk with a low kick.
Kirk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santiago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santiago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santiago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirk at a distance.
Santiago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kirk's head.
Santiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Kirk.
Santiago works Kirk's body with a nice hook.
Santiago jabs at Kirk's body.
Kirk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santiago stuns Kirk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santiago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santiago.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Santiago.
Santiago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Santiago. Beautiful body shot.
Kirk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santiago throws a good cross that connects.
Kirk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Santiago catches Kirk right on the button with a cross.
Santiago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santiago, as that shot connected.
Santiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Santiago jabs at Kirk's body.
Santiago scores with a one two! Kirk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Santiago scores with a jab.
Ricardo Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Santiago.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santiago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kirk backs up against the cage.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kirk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago punishes Kirk's body with a nice straight punch.
Santiago throws out a powerful jab.
Kirk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Santiago lands a body shot.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago's corner calls for a 1-2. Santiago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Santiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santiago lands with a straight right. Kirk didn't see that one coming.
Santiago throws a series of strikes that have Kirk backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santiago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kirk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Santiago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kirk misses with an uppercut. Santiago saw that one coming.
Santiago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santiago lands a jab to the head.
Santiago works over Kirk's head and body with a nice combination.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santiago connects with a body shot.
Santiago is working the combinations to good effect here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santiago.
Santiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santiago scores with a one two! Kirk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Santiago dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Santiago cracks Kirk with a good jab.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santiago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santiago lands a jab-cross combination.
Kirk takes one to the side of the head.
Santiago cracks a nice hook into Kirk's ribs.
Santiago is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago scores with a shot to the body.
Santiago lands a jab to Kirk's midsection.
Santiago clobbers Kirk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kirk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santiago throws a combination. Kirk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kirk on the side of the head.
Santiago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Santiago.
Santiago scores with a body shot.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirk can do to turn this around?
Kirk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santiago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Kirk is rocked!
Kirk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santiago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santiago scores with a body shot.
Santiago lands a jab to the head.
Kirk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santiago lands with a straight right. Kirk didn't see that one coming.
Kirk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Santiago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago clobbers Kirk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Santiago lands a really nice looking cross but Kirk seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looks to land a combination but Kirk avoids it well.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santiago connects with a body shot.
Santiago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santiago tests Kirk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santiago lands with a shot to the body.
Santiago sizes up Kirk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santiago connects with a nice looking jab.
Santiago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santiago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Santiago connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santiago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirk doesn't seem bothered though.
Santiago's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Santiago duly obliges.
Santiago lands with a good body shot.
Kirk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago punishes Kirk's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Santiago. Beautiful body shot.
Santiago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirk doesn't seem bothered though.
Santiago lands with a nice combination. Kirk backs away looking to recover.
Santiago lands with a nice body punch.
Kirk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santiago scores with a one two! Kirk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Santiago stuns Kirk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santiago counters with a left to the body.
Santiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for Santiago. That snapped Kirk's head back.
Santiago cracks Kirk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ricardo Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kirk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Santiago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kirk has time to react.
Isaac Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Santiago lands.
Santiago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santiago connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santiago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Santiago finds it's way through Kirk's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santiago has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Santiago!