PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Santiago's choice of entrance music: Rick Ross - Superhigh. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

RunningRabbit
vs
Santiago

179 cm
29
195 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

190 cm
26
195 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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5th Round Clothing

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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith RunningRabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RunningRabbit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
RunningRabbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santiago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
RunningRabbit ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Santiago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
RunningRabbit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Santiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
RunningRabbit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santiago.
A good leg kick by Santiago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
RunningRabbit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Santiago cracks RunningRabbit with an open hand slap.
RunningRabbit looks to land a combination but Santiago avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from RunningRabbit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santiago has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santiago and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
RunningRabbit looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit shoots in but no luck this time.
Santiago throws a series of punches but RunningRabbit avoids them all with ease.
RunningRabbit just misses with a punch to the body.

Santiago shoots in and bounces RunningRabbit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Santiago's corner is telling him to maintain position.
RunningRabbit controls Santiago momentarily but Santiago frees himself.
Santiago is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricardo Santiago hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Santiago moves into range and clinches up with RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.
Santiago lands a left hand.
Santiago tries to work over RunningRabbit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
RunningRabbit lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Santiago.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but RunningRabbit avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the cage.
A short right from Santiago on the inside.
Santiago slows down the pace here.
RunningRabbit is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith RunningRabbit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
RunningRabbit trying to control the position but instead, Santiago has worked for underhooks and has pushed RunningRabbit into the cage.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as RunningRabbit controls his hands.
Santiago lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by RunningRabbit.
Santiago tries a body shot but RunningRabbit blocks it.
RunningRabbit scores with a shoulder strike.
Santiago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
RunningRabbit cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santiago.
Santiago tries a body shot but RunningRabbit blocks it.
Santiago prevents a body shot from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit is trying to stall.
Santiago is pressed up against the cage. RunningRabbit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santiago down to the mat. Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
RunningRabbit fails with the takedown.
RunningRabbit throws a hook but Santiago blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santiago throws a wild body kick that RunningRabbit sees coming a mile off.

RunningRabbit dives in and scores a takedown into Santiago's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! RunningRabbit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

RunningRabbit walks into a stiff left hand from Santiago.
RunningRabbit looks to land a combination. Santiago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
RunningRabbit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santiago. Santiago obviously looking to wear him down.

Santiago moves into range and clinches up with RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit looking for a takedown.
RunningRabbit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santiago scores with a shoulder strike.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with RunningRabbit's elbow.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Santiago - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
RunningRabbit struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Santiago prevents a body shot from RunningRabbit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
RunningRabbit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by RunningRabbit.

Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santiago pushes RunningRabbit away with a front kick.
Ricardo Santiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santiago walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. RunningRabbit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Santiago walks forward, straight into a front kick from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from RunningRabbit.

Santiago pushes RunningRabbit up against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
RunningRabbit misses with a body punch.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to work over RunningRabbit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
RunningRabbit misses with an uppercut.
Santiago connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for RunningRabbit.
Santiago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricardo Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santiago looks to land a left hand but RunningRabbit moved out of range nicely.
Santiago throws out a loose jab but RunningRabbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago throws a front kick aimed at RunningRabbit's knee but RunningRabbit avoids it well.
RunningRabbit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
Santiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
RunningRabbit misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit missing with a left hand there. Santiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santiago is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
RunningRabbit circles away from the clinch attempt.
RunningRabbit connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santiago. RunningRabbit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Santiago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
RunningRabbit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santiago slips under a jab from RunningRabbit.
Santiago has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut lands for RunningRabbit. That snapped Santiago's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for RunningRabbit.
Santiago connects with a good right hand that stumbles RunningRabbit. RunningRabbit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santiago jabs RunningRabbit to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Santiago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for RunningRabbit!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RunningRabbit is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago content just to control the position here.
Santiago tries to control but RunningRabbit wriggling away.
Santiago takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
RunningRabbit is desperately trying to improve his position but Santiago has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from RunningRabbit. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Santiago - that will leave a mark!
RunningRabbit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
RunningRabbit looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
A big right from Santiago misses.

Santiago scores with a takedown into RunningRabbit's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago wants to control from the top but RunningRabbit keeps moving.
RunningRabbit 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.
Santiago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santiago's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Santiago was stalling too much, according to the referee.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
Santiago avoids the head kick by RunningRabbit.
Santiago swings for the body but RunningRabbit moves out of range.
RunningRabbit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
RunningRabbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santiago swings for the body but RunningRabbit moves out of range.
Santiago misses the body punch
and RunningRabbit counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Santiago tenderised RunningRabbit's leg. RunningRabbit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santiago scores with a three punch combo!
RunningRabbit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santiago wants to land a leg kick but RunningRabbit is out of range.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
RunningRabbit fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago slips under a jab from RunningRabbit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for RunningRabbit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
RunningRabbit looks for the body kick but Santiago saw that one coming.
RunningRabbit throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago slips under a jab.
A left lands for Santiago.
RunningRabbit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
RunningRabbit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
Santiago lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters circling a little - Santiago finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Santiago throws a hook to the side of RunningRabbit's head but RunningRabbit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Santiago.
RunningRabbit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
RunningRabbit shoots for a takedown but Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ricardo Santiago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago connects with a looping right hand.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RunningRabbit on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

RunningRabbit gets caught flat footed, as Santiago shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santiago sitting in guard, not really doing much.
RunningRabbit keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Santiago advances position into side control!
Keith RunningRabbit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RunningRabbit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
RunningRabbit is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santiago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Santiago!
After the big win, Ricardo Santiago made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.