PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aris God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't be Touched. Jose Santos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

God
vs
Santos

193 cm
20
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aris God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Santos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
God swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.

God dives in and scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
God stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
God controlling from the top position.
God throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
God with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
God sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in God's guard.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. God swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos stops God from standing up.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but God is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos stops God from standing up.

Santos stands up from God's guard - Santos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Santos tries to clinch up but God circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but God swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Santos closes the distance and clinches.
God goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

God gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to God's face.
Santos is looking to control God's arms but God gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santos has his back to the cage.

Santos breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but God paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Santos closes the distance and pushes God back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santos obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
God has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
God looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aris God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and God avoids it.
God is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santos with a knee to the head.
God is breathing heavily.
Santos connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Aris God has been cut.
Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Santos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santos lands a knee to the head.
Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to God's face.
Santos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
God drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santos.
God tries for a takedown. No joy.
God takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Santos.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos lands a damaging elbow.
Santos lands a knee to the head.
God is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Santos breaks from the clinch.

Santos gets tackled into the cage by God. God maintains the clinch.
Santos lands an elbow just above God 's eye.
God is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
God takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. God fights it off and pushes away nicely.
God shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing God's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aris God seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
God has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
God takes a knee right on the jaw!
God drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. God won't want to take too many of those.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped God in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aris God's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A punch combination from God misses.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. God manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Santos moves into range and clinches up with God.
God wants a takedown.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but God is keeping busy.
God looking for a takedown.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
God drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aris God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos avoids the head kick by God.

Santos darts in and clinches God up against the cage.
God is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. God won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos lands a damaging elbow.
Santos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
God takes an elbow to the temple.

Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
God will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Santos moves into range and clinches up with God.
Santos with a knee to the head.
Santos connects with a knee to the head.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. God lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. God lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Santos.
God takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God looking for a takedown.
Santos blocks an elbow strike from God.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santos obliges.
Santos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Santos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through God's defenses.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but God is blocking nicely.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but God avoids the damage to the body.
God can't get the takedown.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
God wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
God wants a takedown.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from God.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. God lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.

God escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but God swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around God's waist but God gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.

God shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
God stops Santos from getting back to his feet.
God winds up and cracks Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Santos pushes God off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
God throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing God off to one side.

God moves into the clinch.
Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
God tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Jose Santos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
God is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
God goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Santos has God up against the cage in a clinch.
God tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos scores a nice knee to the body.
Santos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aris God's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

God circles away from the clinch attempt.

Santos pushes God up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Santos decides to pull guard.
God throws a big elbow that misses.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but God is one step ahead there.
God trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos is pulling down on God's head to control his posture.
God working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
God won't allow Santos to get back to his feet.

Santos manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but God manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
God fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
God avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - God circles away.
God throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos wants to clinch up but God keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
God leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from God, right into the meat.

God gets in close and instigates a clinch.
God changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aris God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
God shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with God, pushing him back against the cage.
God is looking for a takedown.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santos landing knees to the head.
God is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but God blocks it with crossed arms.
Santos taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
God is looking for a takedown.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
God managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.

Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
God looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santos wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. God lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
God tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
God has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
God tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Santos.
God takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but God blocks with his arms.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped God in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
God wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
God tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
God takes a knee right on the jaw!
God is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aris God has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos scores a nice knee to the body.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
God goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from God.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jose Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from God.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Santos!