PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao De Santo Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter McBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Santo Cristo comes to the cage accompanied by Que país é esse?. McBain has chosen Harder Than You Think by Public Enemy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Santo Cristo
vs
McBain

174 cm
28
157 lbs
8 - 9 - 1

182 cm
40
150 lbs
26 - 17 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

EVOLUTION Clothing
KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao De Santo Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter McBain!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santo Cristo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Santo Cristo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Santo Cristo scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Peter McBain has been cut.
McBain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McBain counters with a left to the body.
McBain looks to land a combination but De Santo Cristo avoids it well.
McBain misses with a body kick.
McBain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Santo Cristo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McBain. That one must have hurt.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but McBain is just out of range.
De Santo Cristo missing with a left hand there. McBain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as McBain throws a body kick.
McBain blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from McBain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Santo Cristo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBain manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo blocks a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo misses with an uppercut. McBain saw that one coming.

McBain moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBain misses with a short punch on the inside.
McBain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McBain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McBain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McBain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBain lands an elbow just above De Santo Cristo 's eye.

It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
McBain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McBain tries to land knees in the clinch but De Santo Cristo avoids the damage to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by McBain.
A short uppercut from McBain.
A short right from McBain on the inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo cracks McBain with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
McBain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch in the clinch.
McBain lands a body shot.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBain's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBain lands a nice elbow.
De Santo Cristo lands a body shot.
McBain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by McBain.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands a body shot in the clinch.
McBain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo managing to block the knees to the body from McBain.
McBain effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for De Santo Cristo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
McBain tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santo Cristo.
McBain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain scores with a shoulder strike.
McBain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Santo Cristo avoiding damage as McBain throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for McBain to work.
De Santo Cristo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McBain is defending well.
McBain misses with a knee to the head.
McBain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by McBain.
McBain lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo lands a shot to the body.
McBain throws a head punch that misses.
McBain prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
McBain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBain pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBain scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
McBain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McBain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

De Santo Cristo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Santo Cristo lands with a punch from half guard.
McBain is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but McBain is defending well.
De Santo Cristo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBain tries to kick De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter McBain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

De Santo Cristo lands with a hook. McBain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the liver by De Santo Cristo. Beautiful body shot.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joao De Santo Cristo is winning the standup battle so far.
McBain misses with a looping left.
McBain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McBain duly obliges.

McBain has De Santo Cristo up against the cage in a clinch.
McBain pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but McBain manages to get underhooks.
McBain misses with an elbow over the top.
De Santo Cristo is trying to drag McBain to the mat but McBain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

De Santo Cristo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McBain sneaks out the side door and pushes De Santo Cristo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
De Santo Cristo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McBain on the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo loads up on a big right hand but McBain slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

McBain moves into range and clinches up with De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
McBain throws an elbow but it misses.
McBain throws an elbow but it misses.
McBain trying to stall but De Santo Cristo improves his position.
McBain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBain struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
McBain prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

De Santo Cristo has clasped his hands together around McBain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McBain tries to escape but De Santo Cristo is in control.
De Santo Cristo in side control, throwing shots but McBain defends.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McBain wants to get back to his feet.

De Santo Cristo swings around for an armbar but McBain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Santo Cristo's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Santo Cristo is proving hard to escape from.
De Santo Cristo is trying to keep McBain in close.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
De Santo Cristo has a closed guard, preventing McBain from standing up.
McBain won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here.
McBain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo is adopting a defensive guard.

McBain stands up from De Santo Cristo's guard - McBain perhaps looking for a knockout.
McBain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McBain thuds his right hand into De Santo Cristo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McBain throws a right and a left that De Santo Cristo avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Santo Cristo. McBain does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Santo Cristo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Santo Cristo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBain.
McBain lunges at De Santo Cristo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Santo Cristo's hand.
De Santo Cristo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBain fails to land with a series of punches.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at McBain's ribcage but misses.
McBain throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo lands the left hand.
McBain walks into a straight right hand from De Santo Cristo.
McBain tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Santo Cristo lands with an overhand left.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up but McBain circles away and keeps his distance.
De Santo Cristo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Santo Cristo blocks the body kick.
De Santo Cristo lands a lovely overhand right.
McBain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Santo Cristo. McBain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBain wants to slow De Santo Cristo down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from De Santo Cristo does no damage.
McBain blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter McBain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McBain'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.
McBain scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
A right hook to the body lands for McBain.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBain tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
McBain blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBain misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but McBain avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from McBain.
McBain misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from McBain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
McBain scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McBain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but McBain blocks it.
De Santo Cristo can't get the takedown.
McBain misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
McBain throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.

De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McBain is trying to keep an underhook but De Santo Cristo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
De Santo Cristo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

McBain has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but De Santo Cristo is on him like a limpet, forcing McBain back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBain scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter McBain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBain misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
McBain misses with a body punch.
McBain gets underhooks to prevent De Santo Cristo's takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo gets through McBain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
McBain is working De Santo Cristo over against the cage.
De Santo Cristo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McBain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McBain misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
McBain connects with a knee to the head.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo gets through McBain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from McBain.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McBain.
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McBain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBain tries to land a knee to the head but De Santo Cristo blocks with his arms.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
McBain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Santo Cristo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
McBain struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBain misses with the head strike.
McBain tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
McBain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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!
McBain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
McBain lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBain.
De Santo Cristo goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBain prevents it.
McBain gets underhooks to prevent De Santo Cristo's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joao De Santo Cristo.
I think McBain 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter McBain!
Our winner, Peter McBain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.