PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jorge Santiago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Santiago
vs
Condit

185 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
176 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Santiago !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Condit!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Santiago . That snapped Condit's head back.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santiago as he jumps to the side.
Condit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Condit somewhat.
Santiago misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Jorge Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Condit.
Condit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago thuds a left hand into Condit's body.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Condit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Condit.
Condit misses with a takedown attempt - Santiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santiago scores with a sloppy right hand. Condit should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Santiago . Those never looked like landing.
Santiago lands an overhand right.
Santiago jabs at Condit's body.
No luck for Condit with that takedown attempt.
Santiago with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Condit walks into a jab.
Condit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Condit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago throws a series of punches but Condit avoids them all with ease.
Condit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santiago .
Condit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to avoid it but Condit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santiago to the ground. Santiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Condit shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Condit fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Condit.
Condit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santiago 's waist but Santiago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Condit off to one side.
Condit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santiago circles away.
Condit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santiago .
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Condit dives in and grabs Santiago 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Condit's head and hops out.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Condit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Condit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Condit.
Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santiago lands with a straight right. Condit didn't see that one coming.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Condit tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santiago lands a jab to Condit's midsection.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago connects with the punch.
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Condit fails to land the takedown.
Santiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Condit.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands a jab.
Condit is trying desperately to land a takedown but Santiago is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Condit.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Condit dives in and grabs Santiago 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Condit's head and hops out.
Santiago connects with a good right hand that stumbles Condit. Condit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Condit closes the distance and clinches up with Santiago , looking for a takedown. Condit pushes Santiago against the ropes but Santiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santiago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Condit fails with the takedown.
Santiago throws a body punch but Condit moves out of range.
Condit moves out of range of the strikes.
Condit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looks to land a right hand but Condit moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santiago sprawls well. Santiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Condit. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Condit.
A cross from Santiago lands.
Nice uppercut there from Santiago .
Condit avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Condit.
Santiago throws a good cross that connects.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Condit shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.
Jorge Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Condit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Santiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Condit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Condit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Condit somewhat.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Condit tries to move into range but Santiago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Condit shoots in.
Condit slips a jab from Santiago .
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Santiago .
Condit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santiago .

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Condit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but Condit persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Condit dives in and grabs Santiago 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Condit's head and hops out.
A jab from Santiago finds it's way through Condit's defenses.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santiago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Condit.
Condit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Condit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.
Condit tries to move into range but Santiago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Condit shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Condit shoots in.
Condit fails with the takedown.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Condit. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
Santiago is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Santiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Condit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Santiago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Condit moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
Condit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Condit has a takedown stuffed.
Condit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to avoid it but Condit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santiago to the ground. Santiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santiago as he jumps to the side.
Santiago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Condit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santiago lands a nice shot that snaps Condit's head back.
Santiago with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Condit.
Condit shoots for a takedown but Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Santiago misses.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Condit shoots in.
Condit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Condit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Condit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Condit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santiago swivels and escapes.
Santiago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Condit's hands.
Santiago scores with a shot to the body.
Santiago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Condit back to the ropes. Santiago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Santiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Condit.
Condit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Condit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Condit ducks under a wild hook from Santiago .
A looping hook to the body misses from Santiago . Condit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Condit fails with the takedown.
Condit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Santiago swings for the body but Condit moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Condit.
Condit shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santiago scores with a nice right hand.
Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Condit moves away.
Santiago throws a right hand that Condit ducks under and follows up with a left that Condit also avoids with ease.
Condit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.
Santiago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Condit on the side of the head.
Condit fails to land the takedown.
Condit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santiago swivels and escapes.
Condit needs to keep his hands up - Santiago had a free shot at his head there.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago scores with a punch to the head.
Condit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Condit tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Santiago dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Condit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Condit stands up and beckons Santiago to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Santiago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Condit doesn't seem phased though.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown but Santiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Condit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Condit misses with a takedown attempt - Santiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jorge Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Condit.
Santiago connects with a jab.
Santiago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Santiago scores with a hook.
Santiago throws a series of punches but Condit avoids them all with ease.
Jorge Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Condit slips a straight right by Santiago .
Condit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Condit shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago throws the left hand but Condit avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit walks into a straight right hand from Santiago .
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Condit with that takedown attempt.
Condit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Santiago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Condit momentarily.
Condit has a takedown stuffed.
Condit slips a jab and a cross from Santiago .
Santiago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Condits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santiago throws out a loose jab but Condit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Condit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santiago with a hook.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense.
Condit avoids the body shot from Santiago .
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Condit shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Condit is defended easily by Santiago .
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Condit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Condit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Condit shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Condit shoots in but no luck this time.
Carlos Condit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Condit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Condit.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Condit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Condit fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Condit with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Condit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Condit takes one on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Condit looks for a takedown but Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago lands with a right hand.
Santiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Condit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santiago circles away.
Condit takes one to the chin there.
Condit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santiago circles away.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santiago sprawls well. Santiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
Condit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santiago pinned against the cage. Santiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Santiago as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santiago swivels and escapes.
Condit walks into a straight right hand from Santiago .
Condit fails with the takedown.
Santiago lands a right hook to the body.
Santiago lands a slapping body shot.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Condit. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Condit slips a jab and a cross from Santiago .
Santiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Condit.
Condit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Condit shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Condit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Santiago scores with a sloppy right hand. Condit should have avoided that one.
Condit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Condit somewhat.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Condit.
Condit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santiago connects with a body shot that sends Condit's belly button to the back.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Condit. Condit gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.
No luck for Condit with that takedown attempt.
Condit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Condit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.
Santiago clobbers Condit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Condit shoots for a takedown but Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santiago throws a combination. Condit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Condit fails to land the takedown.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Condit closes the distance and clinches up with Santiago , looking for a takedown. Condit pushes Santiago against the ropes but Santiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Condit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Santiago leaves Condit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Condit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Condit.
Santiago works Condit's body with a nice hook.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santiago as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Condit shoots in.
Santiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Condit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santiago pinned against the cage. Santiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santiago leaves Condit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Condit fails with the takedown.
Santiago connects with a body shot.
Santiago cracks Condit with a good jab.
Condit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to avoid it but Condit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santiago to the ground. Santiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santiago scores with a jab.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Santiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Condit.

Condit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Condit tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Santiago .

Condit escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Condit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santiago .
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Condit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Condit dives in and grabs Santiago 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Condit's head and hops out.
Condit fails to land the takedown.
Santiago scores with a hook to the body. Condit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Condit shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Condit can do to turn this around?
Condit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Condit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Condit shoots in but no luck this time.
Condit slips a straight right by Santiago .
Condit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santiago .
Santiago swings for the body but Condit moves out of range.
Condit shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago scores with a one two! Condit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Condit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Condit.
Condit has a takedown stuffed.
Condit walks into a left hand.
Condit looks for a takedown but Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago digs a good hook to Condit's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Condit is defended easily by Santiago .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santiago , as that shot connected.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but Condit slips the punch.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santiago as he jumps to the side.
Santiago connects with a good right hand that stumbles Condit. Condit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carlos Condit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Santiago which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago . No joy for Condit on that attempt.
Condit looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santiago 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jorge Santiago !
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jorge Santiago !
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jorge Santiago !

Jorge Santiago wins by unanimous decision!