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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Messinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Undead - Hollywood Undead. The crowd seem to be enjoying Messinger's choice of entrance music: Huckleberry by Ichabod. 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Messinger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Santiago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Messinger eats them both and turns towards Santiago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Messinger throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Messinger circles away.
Messinger dodges the punch combination from Santiago.
Santiago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Messinger counters with a left to the body.
Santiago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santiago as Messinger tries to tie him up.
Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Santiago moves to clinch but Messinger breaks away
and Messinger moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dante Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago blocks a head kick by Messinger.
Santiago works over Messinger's head and body with a nice combination.
Santiago misses with the combination.
Messinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santiago.
Santiago misses with a two punch combination.
Messinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Messinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Messinger circles away.
Santiago misses with the combination.
Santiago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Messinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santiago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago throws a combination. Messinger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago throws a right hand that Messinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Messinger also avoids with ease.
Santiago throws a series of strikes that have Messinger backpedaling.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Santiago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Messinger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messinger is controlling him.
Santiago manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Messinger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santiago is trying to defend but Messinger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santiago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Messinger prevents Santiago from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santiago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Messinger.
Messinger stops Santiago from getting back to his feet.
Santiago pushes Messinger off and gets back to his feet.
Santiago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santiago misses with a series of wild punches.
Santiago throws out a loose jab but Messinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Messinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Messinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Messinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.
Santiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Messinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Messinger throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely.
Messinger stops Santiago from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Messinger lands a couple of elbows.
Messinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Messinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Messinger won't allow Santiago to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messinger.
Messinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messinger is controlling him.
Messinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Messinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messinger.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messinger is controlling him.
Messinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Messinger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Santiago 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.
Santiago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santiago.
Santiago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santiago gets underhooks to prevent Messinger's takedown attempt.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Messinger is controlling him.
Messinger breaks from the clinch.
Santiago tries to clinch up but Messinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Santiago throws a combination that misses
and Messinger counters with a good low kick that Santiago was not able to check.
Santiago swings widly with a right hand
and Messinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Santiago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Messinger counters with a leg kick.
Santiago tries to bum rush Messinger with a series of wild strikes but Messinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago scores with a punch to the head.
Santiago works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago misses with the combination.
Santiago works over Messinger's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Santiago tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santiago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Messinger counters with a nice body shot.
Messinger lands with a nice combination. Santiago backs away looking to recover.
Santiago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Messinger counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Messinger throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Messinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Messinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Messinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dante Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Messinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Santiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Messinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dante Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.
Messinger dodges the punch combination from Santiago.
Messinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
Dante Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Messinger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Messinger feints and as Santiago raises his hands in defense, Messinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Messinger postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago is looking to stand up but Messinger isn't so interested in that idea.
Messinger postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Messinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Messinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Messinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messinger is controlling him.
Messinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.
Messinger stops Santiago from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Santiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Messinger throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely.
Messinger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Messinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Messinger gets to his feet - Santiago follows without any prompting.
Messinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santiago misses with a hook. Messinger ducked under it nicely.
Santiago misses with a left hand
and Messinger counters with a low kick, right behind Santiago 's knee.
Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messinger.
Santiago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Messinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Messinger shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santiago throws a right hand that Messinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Messinger also avoids with ease.
Dante Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messinger takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Messinger pushes him off.
Santiago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Messinger counters with a series of strikes. Santiago will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Messinger with that takedown attempt.
Santiago looks to land a combination but Messinger avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Messinger tenderised Santiago's leg. Santiago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Messinger.
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 Dante Santiago will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Santiago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Messinger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santiago throws a combination that misses
letting Messinger counter with a right hand.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.
Santiago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Messinger tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Messinger throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Messinger slips under a jab.
Messinger shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Messinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Santiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Messinger.
Santiago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Messinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messinger misses with a head kick.
Messinger gets a clinch.
Santiago avoiding damage as Messinger throws knees to the body.
Messinger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santiago is keeping busy.
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
Santiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Messinger scores with a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Messinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Messinger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santiago's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.
Messinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Messinger postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Messinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messinger.
Messinger won't allow Santiago to get back to his feet.
Santiago trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Messinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Messinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Messinger prevents Santiago from getting back to his feet.
Messinger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Messinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Messinger throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messinger scoring with some ground and pound.
Messinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Santiago wants to stand but Messinger is controlling the position.
Messinger postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messinger is controlling him.
Messinger throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely.
Messinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
Messinger is working Santiago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Messinger won't allow Santiago to get back to his feet.
Messinger working some strikes from top position.
Santiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Messinger postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Messinger prevents Santiago from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Messinger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Messinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Messinger prevents Santiago from getting back to his feet.
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messinger.
Dante Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Messinger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Messinger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Messinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Messinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Messinger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messinger throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely.
Santiago has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Messinger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Will Messinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Santiago. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Messinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santiago 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dante Santiago!
An out of breath Dante Santiago thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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