PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Badauu Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Jonsson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Santiago
vs
Jonsson

176 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

198 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Badauu Santiago!
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, Glen Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Jonsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santiago doesn't seem phased though.
Santiago throws a right and a left that Jonsson avoids nicely.

Jonsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jonsson tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Santiago as the two fighters clinch.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jonsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jonsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santiago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jonssons head.
Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santiago stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Santiago for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Santiago keeps control of Jonsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
Jonsson is trying to break free.
Santiago slowing the pace effectively.
Jonsson tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jonsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jonsson counters with a left and a right that stings Santiago.
Jonsson throws a front kick that sends Santiago stumbling back into the cage.
Santiago is breathing heavily.

Jonsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santiago, pushing him back against the cage.

Jonsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santiago tries to clinch up
and Jonsson counters with a head kick.
Jonsson throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago looks to clinch
and Jonsson counters with a leg kick.
Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Badauu Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Santiago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jonsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Glen Jonsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santiago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jonsson counters with a solid body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jonsson!
Nice body kick from Jonsson.
Jonsson throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Santiago takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jonsson thuds his shin into the meat of Santiago's side.

Santiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santiago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards.
Jonsson can't break the clinch.
Jonsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santiago landing knees to the body.

Jonsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santiago scores with a three punch combo!
Santiago tries to clinch up
and Jonsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jonsson.
A combination from Jonsson does no damage.

Santiago pushes Jonsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jonsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago looking to throw knees to the head but Jonsson is blocking nicely.
Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jonsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jonsson is trying to break the clinch but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Jonsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jonsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Santiago scores with a knee to the head.
Santiago pushes Jonsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santiago looking to throw knees to the head but Jonsson is blocking nicely.
Santiago is looking to break free of the clinch but Jonsson has double underhooks.
Santiago will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Jonsson breaks from the clinch.
Santiago takes one on the button.
Jonsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonsson misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses
and Jonsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jonsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jonsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jonsson connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Jonsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Santiago tries to clinch but Jonsson moves out of range.
Jonsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Santiago tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jonsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Santiago thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Santiago cracks Jonsson with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Glen Jonsson has been cut.
Jonsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago tries to clinch there but Jonsson circles away.
Santiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Santiago pushes Jonsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jonsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Santiago.
Jonsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santiago is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santiago lands a nice uppercut.
Santiago is trying to maintain a safe position but Jonsson gets an underhook and turns Santiago into the cage.

Jonsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jonsson.
Jonsson thuds his shin into the meat of Santiago's side.
Jonsson tries to clinch there but Santiago circles away.
Jonsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Santiago tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jonsson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Santiago is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Santiago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jonsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Santiago shrugs it off.

Santiago moves into the clinch successfully.
Jonsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Jonsson can't break the clinch.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
Jonsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.

Jonsson breaks from the clinch.
Glen Jonsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jonsson, right into the meat.
Santiago wants to clinch but Jonsson slips to the side
and Jonsson counters with a nice body kick.
Santiago tries to clinch but Jonsson moves out of range.
Santiago throws a low kick, looking for Jonsson's leg but Jonsson calmly moves out of range.
Jonsson lands a head kick!
Jonsson wants to clinch but Santiago slips to the side
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Santiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Jonsson.

Jonsson closes the distance and clinches.
Jonsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Santiago.
Jonsson can't break the clinch.
Jonsson can't break the clinch.

Jonsson breaks from the clinch.
Santiago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jonsson counters with a big head kick but Santiago shrugs it off.
Santiago tries to clinch but Jonsson moves away
and Jonsson counters with a solid body kick.
Jonsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jonsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Badauu Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Santiago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Santiago decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jonsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jonsson can pounce on him.
Santiago misses with a combination
and Jonsson counters with a two punch combo.
Jonsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santiago tries to clinch but Jonsson is having none of it.

Jonsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jonsson can't break the clinch.
Santiago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santiago has Jonsson pushed against the cage.
Jonsson is trying to break the clinch but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Badauu Santiago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glen Jonsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Santiago tries to clinch there but Jonsson circles away.
Jonsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jonsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Santiago really felt that one!
Santiago wants to clinch but Jonsson slips to the side
and Jonsson counters with a low kick, right behind Santiago 's knee.
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Jonsson circles away.
Jonsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santiago closes the distance but Jonsson moves to the side
and Jonsson counters with a slapping leg kick.

Santiago tries to keep at a distance but Jonsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jonsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks it.
Jonsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jonsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santiago tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonsson avoids the damage to the body.
Jonsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch but Jonsson keeps him there for the moment.
Jonsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santiago keeps control of Jonsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.

Jonsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crunch! Jonsson slams his shin into Santiago's torso.
Jonsson throws a front kick that sends Santiago stumbling back into the cage.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jonsson swivels and escapes.
Jonsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jonsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jonsson connects with a high kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jonsson.
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jonsson's waist but Jonsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago wants to clinch
and Jonsson counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jonsson moves into the clinch.
Santiago with a knee to the head.
Santiago is struggling to control the position.
Santiago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jonsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jonsson is trying to break the clinch but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jonsson is trying to break the clinch but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.

Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Santiago has managed to clinch.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks it.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santiago keeps control of Jonsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Santiago.
Jonsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santiago throws an elbow that misses.

Santiago manages to break the clinch.
Jonsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jonsson misses with a double jab

and Santiago counters by clinching up.
Santiago slows down the pace here.
Jonsson can't break the clinch.
Jonsson can't break the clinch.
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santiago taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jonsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.
Jonsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Jonsson tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
Santiago stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jonsson wants to break free but Santiago has control.
Santiago looking to throw knees to the head but Jonsson is blocking nicely.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Santiago keeps control of Jonsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santiago trying to land knees to the body.
Jonsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.
Jonsson blocks an elbow strike from Santiago.
Santiago has Jonsson pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Jonsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jonsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Jonsson!