PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dj Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Saintclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Paul
vs
Saintclair

170 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
201 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Heisenberg

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dj Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Saintclair!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saintclair scores with a takedown into Paul's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saintclair tries to free his leg and advance position but Paul is retaining full guard.

Saintclair drops back looking for a leg! Paul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paul manages to kick Saintclair off! Saintclair jumps back into Paul's guard.
Saintclair passes into half guard.
Paul trying to hold on to Saintclair's head to control him but Saintclair postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Saintclair seems to be looking for submissions.

Saintclair is looking for a kimura here.

Saintclair is looking for a kimura but Paul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saintclair to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul pushes Saintclair off looking to stand but Saintclair dives back in and keeps control.

Saintclair is looking for a kimura here.
Paul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paul is looking to improve his position.

Saintclair looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paul is positioning himself well to prevent Saintclair advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saintclair is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Paul as he works his way to full guard.
Saintclair wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.

Saintclair drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paul!
Paul lands a few punches from side control.
Saintclair is trying to improve his position.
Paul moves into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Paul has hold of Saintclair's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Saintclair manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paul looking to control but Saintclair is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Paul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Saintclair really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saintclair gets back to half guard.

Saintclair has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Paul. Oh but Saintclair has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Paul goes limp - he's gone! Saintclair jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrei Saintclair!
An out of breath Andrei Saintclair thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.