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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uadab Santiago (ranked 4315 p4p, 0 weight class) and vh ff (ranked 6726 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as vh ff enters the cage!
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149 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uadab Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, vh ff!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago fails with the takedown
so ff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
ff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santiago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ff has Santiago in his guard.
ff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
ff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santiago showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago has gone for a leg lock! ff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santiago's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago keeping full guard, as ff tries to pass.
Santiago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
ff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! ff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. ff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from ff!
ff tries for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
Santiago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
ff swings around for an armbar but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into ff's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control but ff is working from the bottom.
ff looking to control.
ff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santiago defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santiago trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but ff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Santiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santiago is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago slips nicely into half guard.
ff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ff actively working from the bottom here.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santiago is looking to advance position but ff won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
ff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
ff is trying to control but can't.
Santiago looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
ff gets full guard.
ff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santiago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! ff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! ff has escaped and now he's on top!
ff tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ff's guard.
ff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
ff keeping full guard, as Santiago tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but vh ff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but ff circles away.
ff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santiago defends it well.
Santiago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
ff looking for submissions off his back.
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but ff defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ff is pressing down on Santiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! ff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. ff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from ff!
ff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no ff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
ff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no ff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
ff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santiago regains half guard.
ff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santiago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santiago trying to control but ff postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santiago tries to roll over but ff keeps him under control.
vh ff has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santiago manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
ff passes Santiago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santiago is staying active underneath ff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
ff is working for a submission of some sort.
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
ff is working for a submission of some sort.
ff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santiago wants to improve his position but ff is controlling well.
ff passes the guard and advances to mount!
Santiago tries to reverse the position but ff maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ff looking for a guillotine from mount but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago stops ff from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Santiago manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santiago manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
ff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now.
Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ff is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is looking to improve his position.
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vh ff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Santiago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
ff is trying to control Santiago's posture but Santiago avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago tries for a kimura but ff is defending well.
ff stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santiago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santiago trying to control the position but ff is working away.
ff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santiago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. ff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
ff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
ff trying to hold on to Santiago's head to control him but Santiago postures up.
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
ff actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but ff sees it coming and defends easily.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santiago is thwarting ff's attempts to control the position.
ff is looking for a sweep. Santiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santiago wants to work for an arm triangle but ff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
ff is trying to maintain the position but Santiago is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uadab Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ff 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... vh ff!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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