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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santi Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bible Basher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bible Basher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Santi Santoro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bible Basher!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro has his takedown stuffed
and Basher counters with a low kick, right behind Santoro 's knee.
Santoro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Basher is fending him off so far but Santoro persists. Nope, Basher circles away and we're back to standing.
Santoro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santoro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Basher pushes Santoro away with a front kick.
Basher fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santoro checks it well.
Santoro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santi Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santoro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Basher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Santoro is controlling the pace.
Santoro working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basher is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basher wants to sweep but Santoro has passed to side control!
Santoro working the strikes but Basher uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Santoro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Santoro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Basher defending well though.
Santoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Basher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Basher wants to control but Santoro is keeping busy.
Santoro is looking for a kimura here.
Santoro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basher keeps trying to improve his position.
Santoro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Santoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Basher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Santoro is thwarting Basher's attempts to control the position.
Basher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Basher.
Santoro landing with the ground and pound.
Santoro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santoro throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Santoro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro throwing strikes from guard but Basher blocks nicely.
Santoro postures up and lands a big shot to Basher's brow.
Basher keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully.
Basher wants to sweep but no luck.
Santoro chips away with some ground and pound.
Santoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Basher has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santoro landing with the ground and pound.
Santoro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santoro landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santoro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Basher.
Santoro lands an elbow.
Santoro scoring with punches from side control.
Basher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Basher looks to move to half guard but instead Santoro has passed into mount! Damn!
Santoro avoids the attempt from Basher to control.
BOOM! Santoro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santoro is landing with some decent strikes but Basher is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Basher is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santi Santoro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Basher tests Santoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Santoro misses.
Santi Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Basher dips to his left and cracks Santoro with an uppercut!
Basher throws a low kick but Santoro avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Basher. That snapped Santoro's head back.
Santi Santoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Basher. No joy for Santoro on that attempt.
Basher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santoro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santoro blocks a head kick by Basher.
Santoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basher can do to turn this around?
Santoro shoots in for a takedown but Basher shows good takedown defense.
Basher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Basher throws a leg kick but Santoro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santoro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santi Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basher connects with a nice looking jab.
Basher scores with a hook to the body. Santoro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro shoots in for a double leg but Basher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santoro fails to land with a series of punches.
Santoro misses with a double jab.
Santoro misses with a two punch combination.
Basher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Basher scores with a decent looking hook.
Santoro feints and as Basher raises his hands in defense, Santoro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Basher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santoro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santoro trying to control but Basher is working from the bottom.
Santoro lands a couple of digs.
Basher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santoro is one step ahead there.
Basher is looking for a triangle but Santoro pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basher can't keep his opponent in guard - Santoro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santoro is thwarting Basher's attempts to control the position.
Basher is not content to let Santoro control the position.
Basher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santoro is working away from the top position though.
Santoro working over Basher with some ground and pound. Basher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basher moves into full guard.
Santi Santoro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santoro stopping the sweep attempt from Basher.
Basher working for a triangle but Santoro defends it easily.
Santoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Basher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santoro chips away with some ground and pound.
Santoro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santoro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Santoro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santoro works over Basher with some ground and pound from guard.
Santoro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Basher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santoro defends it easily.
Santoro chips away with some ground and pound.
Basher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santoro throwing strikes from guard but Basher blocks nicely.
Basher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Santi Santoro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Basher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santoro misses with a combination
and Basher counters with an outside leg kick.
Santoro misses with a wild body shot.
Santoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basher moves away.
Basher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santoro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Basher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santoro throws a big elbow that misses.
Basher looking for a guillotine here but Santoro defends easily.
Santoro lands a couple of digs.
Basher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santoro is aware though and is defending well.
Basher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro is in close to Basher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santoro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santoro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Basher keeps moving.
Santoro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santoro lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro chips away with some ground and pound.
Basher is still in real trouble! Can Santoro finish him?
Santoro won't allow Basher to sweep him here.
Basher seems to have recovered his senses.
Basher trying to control the position.
Santoro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Basher keeps moving.
Santoro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Basher is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Santoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Basher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santoro has managed to get both his arms back between Basher's legs - danger averted.
Santoro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Basher's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santoro pushing down on Basher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santoro thows a huge punch but Basher dodges it nicely.
Basher trying to hold on to Santoro's head to control him but Santoro postures up.
Santoro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Basher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Basher wants to get back to full guard.
Basher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Basher keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Basher is trying to get back to full guard.
Santoro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santoro is looking to take a break and control but Basher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santoro is trying to work for a kimura but Basher is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santoro is looking for a kimura but Basher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santoro to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santi Santoro clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Basher connects with a high kick.
Basher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Santoro. Those never looked like landing.
Basher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Basher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Basher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Santoro will feel that in the morning.
No luck for Santoro with that takedown attempt.
Santoro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Basher.
Basher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Basher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santoro in his tracks.
Basher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santoro shoots for a double leg takedown but Basher sprawls well. He's pushed Santoro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Basher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santoro shoots in and drives through. Basher sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santi Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santoro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Basher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santoro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santoro feints and as Basher raises his hands in defense, Santoro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santoro landing with the ground and pound.
Santoro passes into half guard.
Basher looking for submissions off his back.
Basher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Basher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santoro scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santoro connects with a nice short shot to Basher's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Santoro.
Santoro is trying to control. Basher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Basher tries to roll over but Santoro keeps him under control.
Basher looking for submissions off his back.
Santoro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Basher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santoro is working away from the top position though.
Santoro working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro drops an elbow to the side of Basher's head.
Santoro trying to control the action but Basher is working from the bottom.
Santoro working Basher over with strikes.
Santoro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Basher's head.
Santoro is thwarting Basher's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santoro in particular looking to stall.
Santoro throwing shots but Basher is blocking nicely.
Basher is pressing down on Santoro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Basher is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro throwing strikes from guard but Basher blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santoro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santoro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santoro is stalling in the full guard.
Santoro throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Basher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Basher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santoro blocks an uppercut.
Santoro wants to take the fight to the mat but Basher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Basher lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bible Basher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Basher does it's job there.
Basher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Basher.
Santoro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Basher counters with a good low kick that Santoro was not able to check.
Santoro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Santoro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Santoro looks to land a combination but Basher avoids it well.
Bible Basher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santoro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santoro lands in his opponent's guard.
Basher wants to sweep here but Santoro controlling him for the moment.
Basher controls Santoro momentarily but Santoro frees himself.
Santoro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Basher keeps moving.
Basher trying to control the position.
Basher is looking for a triangle but Santoro pushes his legs off easily.
Santoro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santoro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Santoro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Basher to see if he's OK.
Santoro lands a strong strike to the head of Basher. That's dazed him! Santoro looking to finish here. Basher is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Santoro lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santi Santoro!
Santi Santoro is the new lightweight champion!
Santi Santoro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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