PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boston Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes into the arena with GSP - Not Impressed blaring out of the sound system. Dallas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bo-lieve. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Palmer
vs
Dallas

175 cm
30
170 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

188 cm
29
178 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boston Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas misses with a straight right.
Palmer tries to counter with a takedown but Dallas is quick to defend against it.
Dallas throws a series of strikes that have Palmer backpedaling.
Dallas slips under a jab from Palmer.
Dallas throws a combination that misses

and Palmer counters with a shoot takedown. Dallas fights it but they end up in guard.
Palmer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Palmer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas wants to stand and escape but Palmer is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palmer with a hook.
Dallas misses with a wild body shot.
Palmer loads up on a big right hand but Dallas slips the punch.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Palmer's head but Palmer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boston Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
Palmer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palmer misses with a takedown attempt - Dallas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palmer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palmer throws a body punch but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas throws a series of strikes that have Palmer backpedaling.
Dallas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas scores with a jab to the body.
Dallas lands a lovely overhand right.

Palmer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Palmer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dallas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Palmer tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dallas has escaped the position, nice work there.

Palmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dallas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer trying to control the position but Dallas is working away.

Palmer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dallas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palmer is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Palmer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Palmer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dallas wants to get back to his feet but Palmer drags him back down.
Palmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dallas keeps working.

Palmer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dallas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Palmer but great work by Dallas.
Palmer taking a bit of punishment here - Dallas scoring with strikes.
Palmer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boston Dallas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dallas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dallas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Dallas throws out a counter right but Palmer avoids it with no problem.
Palmer takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Palmer.
Dallas bucks up and tries to throw Palmer off but instead Palmer has got his back!
Dallas trying to get back to his feet but Palmer is in full control for now.

Dallas showing good submission defense here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Palmer looking for the choke from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas is trying to stand back up.
What can Dallas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dallas is trying to stand back up.

Palmer looking to break Dallas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dallas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Palmer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Dallas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Dallas is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Palmer manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Dallas is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santiago Palmer!
Santiago Palmer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The losing streak is over! Fuck yeah! Thanks Boston for the fight again. You are always my good opponent.'.