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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Santos De Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hector Santos De Arroyo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hector Santos De Arroyo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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156 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Santos De Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Santos De Arroyo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonzales is in Santos De Arroyo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gonzales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos De Arroyo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales trying to control but Santos De Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Gonzales tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos De Arroyo is retaining full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Randy Gonzales hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice jab there from Santos De Arroyo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonzales lands in his opponent's guard.
Santos De Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Santos De Arroyo working for submissions but it's allowed Gonzales to get to half guard.
Santos De Arroyo actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos De Arroyo trying to control but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales is looking to take a break and control but Santos De Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos De Arroyo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is stalling here. Santos De Arroyo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gonzales seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Santos De Arroyo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos De Arroyo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos De Arroyo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Santos De Arroyo wants to take a breather but Gonzales manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Santos De Arroyo.
Santos De Arroyo throws a strike but Gonzales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santos De Arroyo is trying to keep Gonzales in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos De Arroyo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonzales's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Gonzales dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gonzales closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzales advances to mount.
Santos De Arroyo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gonzales is stalling here but it's allowed Santos De Arroyo to get half guard.
Randy Gonzales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos De Arroyo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos De Arroyo keeping full guard, as Gonzales tries to pass.
Gonzales slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gonzales has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Santos De Arroyo wants to hold on but Gonzales pushes him away.
Gonzales moves to the back position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales controlling well, preventing Santos De Arroyo from escaping the position.
Gonzales has got his arm under Santos De Arroyo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Santos De Arroyo has spun round into Gonzales's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzales is trying to keep Santos De Arroyo in close.
Santos De Arroyo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzales's guard.
Gonzales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos De Arroyo.
Santos De Arroyo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzales is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzales.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos De Arroyo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos De Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos De Arroyo stays in close to Gonzales's body and controls the position.
Santos De Arroyo wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Hector Santos De Arroyo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gonzales takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santos De Arroyo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Santos De Arroyo finds it's way through Gonzales's defenses.
Hector Santos De Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos De Arroyo dips to his left and cracks Gonzales with an uppercut!
Santos De Arroyo lands a nice hook to Gonzales's body. Gonzales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzales moves forwards but Santos De Arroyo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santos De Arroyo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Gonzales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzales drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santos De Arroyo.
Santos De Arroyo with a hook.
Gonzales gets a takedown into half guard.
Gonzales is keen to just control but Santos De Arroyo is a slippery customer.
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 Hector Santos De Arroyo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gonzales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santos De Arroyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santos De Arroyo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos De Arroyo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzales drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonzales scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gonzales is looking to take a break and control but Santos De Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzales goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santos De Arroyo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gonzales but great work by Santos De Arroyo.
Santos De Arroyo is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzales takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo grinds an elbow into Gonzales's temple.
Gonzales is trying to control Santos De Arroyo's posture but Santos De Arroyo avoids it.
Santos De Arroyo controlling the position from side mount.
Santos De Arroyo working away.
Santos De Arroyo wants to control but Gonzales is keeping him busy.
Gonzales struggling a bit here.
Santos De Arroyo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzales, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gonzales some visible discomfort.
Gonzales manages to get back to half guard.
Santos De Arroyo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep. Santos De Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzales keeping hold of Santos De Arroyo's head, controlling as best he can.
Gonzales tries to get to full guard but Santos De Arroyo has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo content to control rather than advance.
Santos De Arroyo trying to control from half guard but Gonzales is working away.
Gonzales trying to control but Santos De Arroyo postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzales scores a takedown into full mount!
Gonzales working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Santos De Arroyo wants to hold on but Gonzales pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gonzales looking to control but Santos De Arroyo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales is trying to control here but Santos De Arroyo has managed to regain half guard.
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 Hector Santos De Arroyo.
I think Santos De Arroyo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hector Santos De Arroyo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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