TFL 2 : Santos vs Filipovic PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Galvao
vs
Santos

188 cm
22
186 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

225 cm
31
300 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
It looked like Galvao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Antonio Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Andre Galvao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Santos.
Nice sprawl there from Galvao as Santos shoots in.
Galvao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Galvao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Galvao wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos has his takedown stuffed

and Galvao counters with a crisp one two that drops Santos! Galvao thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Santos to his feet! Santos is in big trouble!

Santos is rocked!
Santos looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries for a takedown but Galvao circles away easily
and Galvao counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Santos off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Galvao follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Santos was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andre Galvao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royce Graice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Graice
vs
Dillashaw

150 cm
27
145 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

176 cm
22
147 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Graice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Dillashaw!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Graice clinches.

Graice drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillashaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graice trying to control the position.
Dillashaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Graice has wrist control.
Graice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dillashaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Graice has wrist control.
Dillashaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw throws a strike but Graice rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Dillashaw striking off his back but it's not causing Graice any problems.
Dillashaw is striking from the bottom but Graice uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Graice is breathing heavily.
Dillashaw punching from the bottom.
Graice blocks the strikes from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw missing with punches from the bottom.
Dillashaw tries to get to full guard but Graice has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillashaw avoids the head kick by Graice.

Dillashaw forces Graice back against the cage and clinches.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graice misses with a head kick.

Graice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillashaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Dillashaw misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalling in the clinch from Dillashaw.
Graice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graice tries to break free but Dillashaw pushes him back against the cage.
Dillashaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graice is defending well for now.
Graice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dillashaw to keep the fight standing.
Dillashaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillashaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Dillashaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graice blocks a low kick nicely.
Graice changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Dillashaw clinches with his opponent.
Graice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillashaw is pressed up against the cage. Graice has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dillashaw down to the mat. Dillashaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Graice. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dillashaw has managed to clinch.
Graice wants to break the clinch but can't.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillashaw throws a leg kick
and Graice counters with a series of strikes. Dillashaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dillashaw swings for the body but Graice moves out of range.
Graice is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillashaw.

Graice gets tackled into the cage by Dillashaw. Dillashaw maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Graice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dillashaw walks away with a smile on his face. Graice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Graice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillashaw misses with a knee to the head.
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!
Dillashaw trying to land knees to the body.
Dillashaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Graice up against the cage.

Dillashaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dillashaw takes the fight into the clinch.
Graice is trying to push Dillashaw away but Dillashaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dillashaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Graice up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Dillashaw will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

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

Dillashaw breaks the clinch.
Graice works Dillashaw's body with a nice hook.

Graice has managed to clinch.
Graice is trying to pull guard but Dillashaw has him pressed against the cage.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dillashaw in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

Dillashaw rushes Graice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillashaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graice is trying to pull guard but Dillashaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Graice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dillashaw has Graice pressed against the cage, preventing Graice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graice drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dillashaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Graice tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillashaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graice has had enough of the clinch but Dillashaw keeps him there for the moment.
Graice jumps guard but Dillashaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Graice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw backwards.
Graice can't get the takedown.
Graice letting Dillashaw take a breather here.

Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.

Dillashaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graice looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graice misses with a body kick.

Graice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graice tries to break free but Dillashaw pushes him back against the cage.
Dillashaw working aggressively here.

Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.
Graice displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Graice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillashaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graice defends it well.
Dillashaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graice checks it well.

Dillashaw closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillashaw throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick and Graice moves out of range easily.
Dillashaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillashaw throws a leg kick but Graice sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Graice moves into the clinch.
Dillashaw stalling.

Dillashaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Graice rushes Dillashaw and presses him up against the cage.
Graice tries to pull guard but Dillashaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Graice drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Dillashaw to work.
Dillashaw stalling in the clinch.
Dillashaw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw is pushing Graice up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Dillashaw's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Dillashaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Royce Graice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dillashaw clinches.
Graice is looking to break free of the clinch but Dillashaw has double underhooks.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillashaw motions for Graice to come forward. Dillashaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Graice misses with a body kick.

Dillashaw drives through and clinches with Graice against the cage.
Dillashaw throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Dillashaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dillashaw tries to keep at a distance but Graice has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Dillashaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Graice pushes Dillashaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillashaw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graice goes for a takedown attempt but Dillashaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Graice has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillashaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dillashaw motions for Graice to come forward. Dillashaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Royce Graice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graice checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Graice was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dillashaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graice throws a chopping leg kick but Dillashaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dillashaw wants to counter with a clinch but Graice pushes him away.

Graice rushes Dillashaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graice is trying to push Dillashaw away but Dillashaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dillashaw leaning his opponent against the cage.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Graice closes the distance and pushes Dillashaw back into the cage.
Graice tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillashaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Graice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillashaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Graice's efforts to push away.
Graice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.

Graice closes the distance and clinches.

Dillashaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Graice has Dillashaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Graice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillashaw has him pressed against the cage.
Graice has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dillashaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graice is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dillashaw is defending well.
Nice body punch from Graice.

Dillashaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw.

Dillashaw clinches up with Graice and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dillashaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Graice up against the cage.
Graice trying to control the position but instead, Dillashaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graice into the cage.
Graice stalling in the clinch but Dillashaw improves position.
Dillashaw tries to work over Graice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillashaw misses with the head strike.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch.
Graice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Dillashaw moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Dillashaw to work.

Dillashaw breaks from the clinch.

Dillashaw clinches up against the cage.

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

Dillashaw clinches with his opponent.
Dillashaw prevents a takedown attempt there.

Dillashaw breaks from the clinch.
Kyle Dillashaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Graice rushes Dillashaw and presses him up against the cage.
Graice tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graice is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dillashaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kyle Dillashaw just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Graice tries to land a front kick but Dillashaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dillashaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graice defends it well.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Dillashaw closes the distance and clinches.
Dillashaw misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw stalling the fight.
Kyle Dillashaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Dillashaw breaks from the clinch.
Graice tries a head kick but it misses.

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

Dillashaw breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graice.

Graice moves into the clinch.
Graice is trying to pull guard but Dillashaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw slows down the pace here.

Dillashaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dillashaw has closed the distance and engaged Graice in a clinch.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillashaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Graice moves into the clinch.
Dillashaw is pressed up against the cage. Graice has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dillashaw down to the mat. Dillashaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Danga de danga de dang - Graice scores with a four punch combination!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graice is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillashaw is defending well for now.
Graice is trying to break the clinch but Dillashaw is controlling him.
Dillashaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Graice uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dillashaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dillashaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Graice takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Graice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graice lands a left hand.
Graice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillashaw smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Graice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillashaw tries to score with a low kick but Graice moves his leg out of the way.
Graice checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillashaw tried to score with a low kick but Graice checks it.

Dillashaw closes the distance and pushes Graice back into the cage.
Graice is trying to break the clinch but Dillashaw is controlling him.
Dillashaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dillashaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Graice is trying to pull guard but Dillashaw has him pressed against the cage.
Dillashaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Graice controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graice tries to pull guard but Dillashaw won't allow it.
Dillashaw misses with the head strike.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dillashaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.

Dillashaw closes the distance and pushes Graice back into the cage.
Dillashaw tries to throw a body punch but Graice avoids it by throwing Dillashaw back against the cage.
Dillashaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.

Graice has Dillashaw up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kyle Dillashaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dillashaw wants to slow Graice down by chopping away at his legs.

Dillashaw closes the distance and clinches.
Graice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Graice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dillashaw or not.
Graice wants to break free but Dillashaw has control.
Graice being controlled against the cage.
Graice tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillashaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dillashaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graice throws a head kick that misses.
Graice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw avoids the head kick by Graice.

Dillashaw closes the distance and pushes Graice back into the cage.
Dillashaw tries a body shot but Graice blocks it.
Graice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graice checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Graice scores with a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Graice checks a leg kick.

Graice takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graice has had enough of the clinch but Dillashaw keeps him there for the moment.
Graice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillashaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graice looking to stall.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch.
Dillashaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Graice drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dillashaw sprawls and moves away.

Dillashaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graice is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Graice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillashaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graice.

Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Graice misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillashaw rushes Graice and presses him up against the cage.
Dillashaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graice trying to control the position but instead, Dillashaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graice into the cage.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graice checks a low kick from Dillashaw.

Dillashaw rushes Graice and presses him up against the cage.
Dillashaw has Graice pushed against the cage.
Graice lands with a right to the head.

Dillashaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graice misses with a head kick.

Dillashaw closes the distance and pushes Graice back into the cage.
Dillashaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillashaw throws a low kick, looking for Graice's leg but Graice calmly moves out of range.
Dillashaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Graice pushes Dillashaw up against the cage in a clinch.

Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.

Graice moves into range and clinches up with Dillashaw.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillashaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dillashaw stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Dillashaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dillashaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Dillashaw!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shynoi Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Wilson
vs
Aoki

172 cm
18
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
27
155 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shynoi Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Aoki wants to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch position.
Don Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.
Wilson throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Wilson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
Wilson sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Wilson shakes him off and moves away.
Wilson swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wilson scores with a push kick.
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there

and Aoki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wilson lands a nice elbow.
Aoki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wilson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aoki avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Wilson shakes him off and moves away.
Wilson tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Wilson sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.
Wilson looks for the body kick but Aoki saw that one coming.
Wilson sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.
Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Wilson tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Wilson throws a wild body kick that Aoki sees coming a mile off.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aoki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Aoki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a left hand

and Aoki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Wilson holds him up against the cage and eventually Aoki drops back down to his feet.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson looks for the body kick but Aoki saw that one coming.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.
Wilson tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki wants to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch position.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki wants to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch position.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Aoki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson lands a front kick.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aoki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wilson.
Wilson throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut

and Aoki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Aoki jumps guard and drags Wilson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aoki blocks a low kick nicely.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Wilson shakes him off and moves away.
Wilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilson sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aoki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki wants to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch position.
Wilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aoki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Wilson shakes him off and moves away.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Don Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilson throws a series of strikes that have Aoki backpedaling.
Wilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Wilson shakes him off and moves away.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Aoki checks it

and Aoki moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Aoki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.

Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki pulls Wilson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Aoki is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.

Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki wants to control the position but Wilson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
Wilson wants to control his opponent's hands but Aoki gets his hands free.
Wilson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wilson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aoki's guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shynoi Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.

Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Aoki working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.

Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.

Wilson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aoki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wilson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aoki pulls down on the head and he's put Wilson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shynoi Aoki!
Shynoi Aoki is the new heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Santos
vs
Filipovic

175 cm
20
150 lbs
17 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos takes a swing at Filipovic's ribcage but misses.
Filipovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.

Filipovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filipovic trying to control the position.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos stands and throws Filipovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is staying tight to Filipovic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Filipovic is looking for a sweep.
Santos working away.

Santos stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santos connects with a jab.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Filipovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Santos is working for a kimura but Filipovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is looking to improve his position.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Filipovic is looking to escape.
Santos is taking a breather. Filipovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Santos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Filipovic defend it? Santos steps over the head and cranks it - Filipovic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustavo Santos!
Gustavo Santos is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gustavo Santos took some time post fight to say the following; 'Valeu galera queria agradecer ao meu treinador de boxe Luiz Dórea e mas uma coisa..Gustavo Santos gravem este nome é Brasil porra!!'.