PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eck Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian dos Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

dos Santos
vs
Vongkhamchanh

180 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

175 cm
26
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eck Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt

and Vongkhamchanh counters by clinching up.
dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
dos Santos tries to circle away but Vongkhamchanh has him pinned against the cage.
dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vongkhamchanh blocks it with crossed arms.

Vongkhamchanh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vongkhamchanh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Vongkhamchanh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vongkhamchanh manages to kick dos Santos off! dos Santos jumps back into Vongkhamchanh's guard.

Vongkhamchanh has his foot on dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

dos Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Vongkhamchanh working for a triangle but dos Santos defends it easily.
dos Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Vongkhamchanh is looking for a triangle but dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
dos Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Vongkhamchanh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
dos Santos trying to control but Vongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.

dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vongkhamchanh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Vongkhamchanh blocks nicely.

Vongkhamchanh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
dos Santos trying to control but Vongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Vongkhamchanh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vongkhamchanh keeping moving, preventing dos Santos from controlling successfully.

dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
dos Santos trying to control but Vongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.

Vongkhamchanh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. dos Santos is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vongkhamchanh dives on top into guard.
Vongkhamchanh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Vongkhamchanh got a little sloppy there for a moment and dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vongkhamchanh has managed to get both his arms back between dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Vongkhamchanh stands and steps away. dos Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vongkhamchanh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
dos Santos jumps guard but Vongkhamchanh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Vongkhamchanh tightens his grip and picks dos Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. dos Santos manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

dos Santos with a poor takedown

and Vongkhamchanh counters by clinching up.
Vongkhamchanh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from dos Santos.

Vongkhamchanh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vongkhamchanh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Vongkhamchanh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
dos Santos throws a strike but Vongkhamchanh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vongkhamchanh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vongkhamchanh throwing strikes but missing.
dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
dos Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos controls Vongkhamchanh momentarily but Vongkhamchanh frees himself.
dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vongkhamchanh.
dos Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eck Vongkhamchanh has got the better of the ground game so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
dos Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vongkhamchanh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

dos Santos has an active guard here but Vongkhamchanh has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vongkhamchanh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. dos Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Vongkhamchanh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and dos Santos defends it well.

dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
dos Santos is pressing down on Vongkhamchanh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vongkhamchanh with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vongkhamchanh slips nicely into half guard.
Vongkhamchanh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
dos Santos trying to control but Vongkhamchanh postures up.
dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vongkhamchanh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vongkhamchanh prevents dos Santos from standing back up.

Vongkhamchanh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Vongkhamchanh eventually gives up the hold.

dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
dos Santos taking some punishment here, with Vongkhamchanh in his half guard.

Vongkhamchanh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Vongkhamchanh eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. dos Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Vongkhamchanh gets to his feet - dos Santos follows without any prompting.
dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vongkhamchanh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice kick to the body.
dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a head kick. dos Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
dos Santos tries to clinch up
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. dos Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice low kick that buckles dos Santos's knee momentarily.
dos Santos with a poor takedown

and Vongkhamchanh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vongkhamchanh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vongkhamchanh gets to his feet. dos Santos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Vongkhamchanh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Vongkhamchanh is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. dos Santos is trying to escape and Vongkhamchanh transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and dos Santos is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vongkhamchanh! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eck Vongkhamchanh!