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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silviu Alex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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214 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Silviu Alex!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alex tries to clinch up but Santiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Alex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alex somewhat.
Alex closes the distance and clinches up with Santiago, looking for a takedown. Alex pushes Santiago against the cage but Santiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hank Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silviu Alex.
Santiago has managed to clinch.
Alex lands a body punch.
Alex can't break the clinch.
Alex misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Alex to work.
Alex stops a takedown attempt from Santiago.
Alex misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alex is trying to stall.
Alex prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santiago manages to pull guard.
Alex seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Alex might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Silviu Alex.
Alex closes the distance and clinches up with Santiago, looking for a takedown. Alex pushes Santiago against the cage but Santiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santiago.
Alex tries to bench press Santiago off him but Santiago keeps the position.
Alex is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Santiago is thwarting Alex's attempts to control the position.
Alex looking for submissions off his back.
Santiago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alex looking for submissions off his back.
Alex tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Alex wants to get back to his feet.
Santiago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alex regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alex looks winded!
Alex throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santiago really is a fat lump.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santiago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alex looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santiago has picked Alex up and slammed him! Alex can't keep hold of the triangle and Santiago manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silviu Alex will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alex throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago looking to score a takedown here. Alex is defending well but Santiago drives through and ends up in Alex's guard.
Alex has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santiago has passed into side control.
Santiago grinds an elbow into Alex's temple.
Alex controls the position for a moment.
Santiago in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alex regains half guard.
Alex tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alex trying to control but Santiago postures up.
Alex tries to get to full guard but Santiago has control of the leg.
Alex is trying to stand.
Alex is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santiago's back!
Alex is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santiago is defending well though. Alex let's go of the attempt for now.
Alex is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alex's guard. Nice work there by Santiago.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Alex. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Santiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santiago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alex had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santiago defends it easily.
Alex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alex might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santiago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alex is looking to sweep but instead, Santiago has passed into half guard.
Santiago landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silviu Alex has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santiago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alex trying to hold on to Santiago's head to control him but Santiago postures up.
Santiago lands with a punch from half guard.
Alex is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alex moves into full guard.
Alex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santiago stands up over Alex, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Silviu Alex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alex throws a head kick that misses
and Santiago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alex's guard.
Alex wants to stand but Santiago is controlling the position.
Alex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santiago defends well.
Santiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alex wants to stand and escape but Santiago is having none of it.
Alex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santiago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alex has momentary wrist control but Santiago slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alex working for submissions but it's allowed Santiago to get to half guard.
Alex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alex looking for a kimura from the bottom but Santiago passes into side control!
Santiago creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alex sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Santiago working the ground and pound but Alex is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Santiago crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is putting a hurting on Alex here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alex manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santiago's best efforts.
Alex taking some punishment here, with Santiago in his half guard.
Santiago drops an elbow to the side of Alex's head.
Alex trying to control but Santiago postures up.
Alex is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Santiago jumps into side control!
Alex is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Santiago has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alex taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alex is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santiago off and has taken his back!
Santiago controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alex doesn't have the hooks in and Santiago manages to turn into his guard.
Alex wants to improve his position but instead Santiago has moved into half guard.
Alex wants to improve his position but Santiago is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alex is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santiago scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santiago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santiago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alex strikes from the bottom but Santiago passes into mount!
Alex sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alex is looking to improve his position.
Santiago stops Alex from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alex 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silviu Alex!
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energy
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RATING
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