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Event: AKT 16     
Date:   Mar 08, 2020
#R1#
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos lands a nice hook to Miles Iii's body. Miles Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miles Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miles Iii slips a straight right by Santos.
Miles Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miles Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Miles Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Miles Iii is just out of range.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
A left lands for Santos.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miles Iii ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Santos throws a body punch but Miles Iii moves out of range.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Miles Iii's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Santos cracks Miles Iii with a good jab.
Miles Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Miles Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.#T1#
Santos takes a swing at Miles Iii's ribcage but misses.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miles Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miles Iii on the side of the head.
Miles Iii cracks Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Miles Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miles Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santos.
Miles Iii jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miles Iii backs up against the ropes.
Miles Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Miles Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos scores with a hook to the body. Miles Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.#T2#
Miles Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Santos coming out on top.
Miles Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Miles Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Santos jabs at Miles Iii's body.
A slow jab from Miles Iii misses its intended target.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miles Iii.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miles Iii.
Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santos.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miles Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miles Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos throws a body punch but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
Miles Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos throws a low kick but Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Miles Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miles Iii.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miles Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Miles Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Santos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miles Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Santos.
Miles Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miles Iii might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miles Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.#KD2#
Miles Iii staggers Santos with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Santos looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles Iii ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
A big right from Santos misses.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miles Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miles Iii! But no joy.
Miles Iii misses with a body shot.
Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Santos misses with a double jab.
Miles Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
Gustavo Santos's cut is getting worse.
Santos digs a good hook to Miles Iii's body.
Miles Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos is looking to chop away at Miles Iii's legs.
Santos swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Miles Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Miles Iii misses with a straight left.
Santos tests Miles Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos throws a low kick but Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos throws a series of punches but Miles Iii avoids them all with ease.
Miles Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miles Iii.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miles Iii.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos looks to land a combination but Miles Iii avoids it well. #T2#
Santos scores with a three punch combo!
Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Miles Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miles Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Miles Iii misses with a body shot
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Miles Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos lunges at Miles Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miles Iii's hand.
Miles Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
Gustavo Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles Iii can do to turn this around?
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos scores with a hook to the body. Miles Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMiles Iii.
Miles Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Miles Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santos cracks Miles Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos moves out of range as Miles Iii strikes.
Miles Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miles Iii throws a low kick but Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boobie Miles Iii takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miles Iii misses the jab.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miles Iii lands an overhand right.
Gustavo Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii wants to clinch.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Miles Iii counter with a right hand.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Miles Iii counters with a beautiful hook that drops Santos to the mat! Will Santos be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Miles Iii to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Santos is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC2#
Santos is rocked!
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!
Miles Iii closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Santos out cold! Santos corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boobie Miles Iii!
Boobie Miles Iii opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: Grand Prix SYDNEY     
Date:   Feb 14, 2020
#R1#
Santos throws a leg kick which misses Doss's front leg but catches the back leg as Doss tries to avoid it.
Doss swinging wildly here.
Doss avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos misses with a left hand
letting Doss counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos slips under a jab from Doss.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Doss's head back.
Doss looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Doss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Doss does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santos misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Doss counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Santos goes down! Will Santos beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Doss is out of range.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Doss connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Santos is rocked!#CUT2#
Gustavo Santos's cut is getting worse.
Doss checks a low kick from Santos.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doss lands an overhand right.
Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doss cracks Santos with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Santos is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Santos is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Santos could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dick Doss!
Dick Doss decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: AKT 13     
Date:   Jan 24, 2020
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos moves out of range as Blackmane 🐺 throws a body kick.
Blackmane 🐺 looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos tries to bum rush Blackmane 🐺 with a series of wild strikes but Blackmane 🐺 uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Blackmane 🐺 clinches. #BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a body shot.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackmane 🐺 circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a wild body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackmane 🐺 sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blackmane 🐺 darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Blackmane 🐺 cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santos throws a right and a left that Blackmane 🐺 avoids nicely.
Santos is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Blackmane 🐺 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackmane 🐺 slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Blackmane 🐺 moves into the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santos is trying to push Blackmane 🐺 away but Blackmane 🐺 has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Blackmane 🐺 keeps him there for the moment.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a jab to the head.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That kick from Blackmane 🐺 tenderised Santos's leg. Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Blackmane 🐺 .
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
A left and a right from Blackmane 🐺 both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blackmane 🐺 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
Blackmane 🐺 sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Santos is rocked!
Blackmane 🐺 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Blackmane 🐺 thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackmane 🐺 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackmane 🐺 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blackmane 🐺 .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Santos throws a series of punches but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blackmane 🐺 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Blackmane 🐺 throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Blackmane 🐺 cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Blackmane 🐺 lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a big counter combination but Santos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blackmane 🐺 wants to clinch
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustavo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackmane 🐺 avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackmane 🐺 appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackmane 🐺 swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blackmane 🐺 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Blackmane 🐺 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Blackmane 🐺 bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackmane 🐺 doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Blackmane 🐺 closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackmane 🐺 went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Blackmane 🐺 slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackmane 🐺 with a jab.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a hook.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackmane 🐺 finish him?
Blackmane 🐺 dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 thumps Santos with a low kick.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackmane 🐺 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a front kick.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Santos scores with a four punch combination!
Blackmane 🐺 throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackmane 🐺 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santos under the eye.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Blackmane 🐺 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
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 Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Blackmane 🐺 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Blackmane 🐺 instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Blackmane 🐺 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackmane 🐺 throws out the jab.
Santos looks to land a combination but Blackmane 🐺 avoids it well.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch up.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackmane 🐺 sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a jab to the head.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Santos throws a right and a left that Blackmane 🐺 avoids nicely.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Santos counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Blackmane 🐺 .
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a punch to the head.
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a single shot there.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a front kick that sends Santos stumbling back into the ropes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a punch to the head.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Santos's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Santos - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 !
As Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: HoWwwwwlllllll.'.

 

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Drawers (ranked 3611 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 15053 p4p, 283 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!




169 cm
30 yrs
146 lbs



175 cm
39 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Chester Drawers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Drawers clinches with his opponent.
Drawers goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Drawers clinches up against the cage.
Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drawers after a bit of a struggle.

Drawers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Drawers (4) vs (0) Santos
Santos is trying to control Drawers's posture but Drawers avoids it.
Drawers tries to move to mount but Santos blocks the move with his legs.

Drawers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is not content to let Drawers control the position.

Drawers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drawers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drawers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos is trying to control Drawers's posture but Drawers avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is not content to let Drawers control the position.
Santos wants to control but Drawers postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Drawers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Drawers tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Drawers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drawers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drawers's guard! Nice work there by Santos!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (4) vs (2) Santos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drawers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (6) vs (2) Santos
Drawers looking to pass the guard.

Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drawers is aware though and is defending well.
Drawers trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Drawers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (6) vs (4) Santos

Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (6) vs (7) Santos

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drawers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Drawers (6) vs (9) Santos
My spies in Montreal Community Gym inform me that Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drawers is trying to escape the mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Santos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Drawers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Drawers!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (8) vs (9) Santos
Drawers trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Santos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Drawers has passed into half guard!
Santos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Santos looking for submissions off his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Drawers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Santos looking for subs from the bottom but Drawers mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (11) vs (9) Santos
Drawers tries to control but Santos wriggling away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Drawers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Santos is surviving well by controlling Drawers's body position as best he can.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Santos regains half guard.

Drawers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drawers.
Drawers trying to control from Santos's half guard. Santos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Drawers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santos!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drawers (11) vs (13) Santos

Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drawers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drawers tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Santos tries for a kimura but Drawers is defending well.
Drawers can't do much from the bottom here.
Drawers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Drawers is defending well.
Drawers trying to control but Santos postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Santos is looking for a kimura but Drawers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.

Drawers actively working from the bottom here.

Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drawers trying to control here.

Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drawers sees it coming and defends easily.
Drawers moves into full guard.
Drawers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Drawers.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is trying to keep Santos in close.

Santos has gone for a leg lock! Drawers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (13) vs (13) Santos
Santos is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

Santos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drawers stacks Santos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drawers!
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (16) vs (13) Santos

Drawers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drawers but great work by Santos.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drawers (16) vs (17) Santos
Drawers is not content to let Santos control the position.
Drawers is looking for a sweep.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Santos tries for a kimura but Drawers is defending well.
Drawers is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
Drawers tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.

Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drawers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santos but great work by Drawers.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drawers (20) vs (17) Santos
Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drawers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drawers is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
Drawers is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drawers prevents Santos from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drawers takes the fight on points by 20 to 17.
A very excited looking Chester Drawers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CACC 25     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 4358 p4p, 225 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 7553 p4p, 281 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!




176 cm
25 yrs
146 lbs



175 cm
39 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jennings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos with a poor takedown

and Jennings counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jennings gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jennings (2) vs (0) Santos
Santos tries to get to full guard but Jennings has control of the leg.
Santos is looking to control Jennings's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?

Jennings is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Santos is looking to get back to full guard here but Jennings has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jennings (5) vs (0) Santos

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Jennings is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jennings wants to control for a moment but Santos uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jennings is stalling here. Santos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jennings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Santos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (5) vs (4) Santos

Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking for a sweep.
Jennings struggling a bit here.
Jennings is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jennings, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jennings reaches up around Santos's neck trying to control. But Santos takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Jennings! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Jennings is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Santos celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: CACC 14     
Date:   Nov 03, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 3260 p4p, 156 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 6885 p4p, 251 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baka Survivor. Gustavo Santos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.




163 cm
31 yrs
143 lbs



175 cm
39 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Santos

Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki is looking to get back to full guard here but Santos has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Santos
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Santos 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.

Aoki actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.

Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.

Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves into full guard.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.

Aoki is looking for a triangle here but Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Santos
Aoki manages to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.

Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.

Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.

Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Santos content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Aoki has locked up a guillotine! Aoki's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Santos is holding on here and Aoki must be using up a lot of energy. Santos has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Aoki gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takeya Aoki!
A victorious Takeya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CACC 9     
Date:   Oct 20, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 36 p4p, 2 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 6409 p4p, 232 weight class). Fuujin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is a lot of Asian swag in this young man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.




175 cm
40 yrs
139 lbs



175 cm
39 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Fuujin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fuujin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fuujin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fuujin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Santos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fuujin is trying to keep an underhook but Santos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (0) vs (2) Santos

Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuujin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fuujin dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (2) Santos

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin controlling from the top position.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santos looking for subs off his back but Fuujin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fuujin controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fuujin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (2) Santos

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Fuujin controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Fuujin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Fuujin isn't that keen on the idea.
Fuujin controlling his opponent.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuujin trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos tries to reverse the position but Fuujin maintains control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Fuujin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.

Fuujin goes for an armbar but Santos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Santos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (5) vs (4) Santos
Fuujin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (7) Santos

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Fuujin is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Fuujin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuujin is looking for a sweep.

Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin regains half guard.
Fuujin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuujin (9) vs (7) Santos
Fuujin tries to get the hooks in deep but Santos pushed the leg off.

Santos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Fuujin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to escape but Fuujin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Fuujin looking for the RNC.
Santos turns into Fuujin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (9) vs (9) Santos
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Fuujin wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Fuujin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santos has picked Fuujin up and slammed him! Fuujin can't keep hold of the triangle and Santos manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (9) vs (12) Santos

Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fuujin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santos's guard! Nice work there by Fuujin!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (11) vs (12) Santos

Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuujin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuujin looking to pass the guard.

Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuujin defends well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to sweep here but Fuujin controlling him for the moment.

Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuujin passes into half guard.
Fuujin is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (14) vs (12) Santos
Fuujin content just to control the position here.
Fuujin trying to control but Santos is having none of it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fuujin prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Fuujin is stalling here but it's allowed Santos to get half guard.

Fuujin 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.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin content to control rather than advance.
Fuujin is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuujin is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Fuujin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Fuujin seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fuujin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fuujin takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
An out of breath Kazuka Fuujin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Complex tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex is controlling Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Complex is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Complex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Complex is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving.
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Complex trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Complex looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Complex lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
An inside leg kick from Complex misses. #TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Complex napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Complex tries to improve position but can't.
Complex sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Complex has a hand on Santos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Santos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Complex is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Complex is working hard here to advance position.
Complex throwing hammer fists to the chest of Santos. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex is looking to get to half guard.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Complex is looking to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos lands a couple of good shots and Complex has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Complex trying to control but not successfully.
Complex is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Complex tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Complex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos throws a series of punches but Complex avoids them all with ease.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Complex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Complex tried to counter with a leg kick but Santos avoided it.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Complex takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Complex swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex keeps Santos at a distance using the push kick.
Complex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Military Industrial Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Santos.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Complex is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Complex circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Complex throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Complex digs a good hook to Santos's body.
Complex misses with a low kick as Santos jumps back.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Complex.
Complex feints and then cracks Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santos down.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Complex misses its target.
Complex lands with an uppercut that bounces Santos off the cage and back into range.
Complex works the jab nicely.
Complex keeps Santos at a distance using the push kick.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Complex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Complex was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Complex is trying to defend but Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Complex is working away. #T2#
Complex trying to control here. #SUB#
Complex looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Complex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Complex is concentrating on defense, preventing Santos from advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Complex is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Complex avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Complex throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
Complex connects with an inside leg kick.
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Complex - that will leave a mark!
Complex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Complex bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Complex lands a right hook to the body.
Complex lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Complex circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Complex throws a solid leg kick but Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Complex.
Despite the aggression on Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gustavo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Complex throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Complex swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Complex misses.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Complex is looking to score with low kicks.
Santos goes for a double leg but Complex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Complex continues to drive forward.
Complex jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Complex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Military Industrial Complex dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Santos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Complex is looking for a sweep.
Complex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Complex is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
You can see the frustration on Complex's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Complex is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Complex manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Complex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Complex misses with a kick to the body.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Complex backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Complex manages to avoid it all.
Santos checks a leg kick.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Complex throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Complex as Santos shoots in.
It appears Complex was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Complex stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Complex misses the target.
Military Industrial Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Santos.
Complex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Complex swivels and escapes.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Complex sprawls well. Complex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Complex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
letting Complex counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Complex.
Complex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Complex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Complex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Complex moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Complex scores with a hook.
A jab from Complex does it's job there.
Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Complex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Complex connects with a nice looking jab.
Santos tries for a takedown but Complex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Complex scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Complex's guard.#T4#
Complex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Complex had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.#SUB#
Complex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.#SUB#
Complex has an active guard here but Santos has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Military Industrial Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Complex 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Military Industrial Complex!

A victorious Military Industrial Complex thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 27, 2019
#R1#
Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dickson to the ground. Santos is now in Dickson's guard.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Dickson is pulling down on Santos's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dickson is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Teninch Dickson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Dickson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dickson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dickson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Dickson counters with a left to the body.
Dickson scores with a leg kick.
Dickson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dickson pinned against the cage. Dickson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Dickson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Dickson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santos tries to bum rush Dickson with a series of wild strikes but Dickson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dickson stuffs the takedown.
Dickson throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Dickson gets caught flat footed, as Santos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santos won't allow Dickson to sweep him here.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickson is retaining full guard. #T4#
Santos is fighting to break Dickson's control of his arms but Dickson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The adventures of Dickson the control monster continue. Boring.
Dickson wants to improve his position but instead Santos has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dickson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickson can do to turn this around?
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Dickson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Dickson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dickson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dickson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dickson's guard.
Dickson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickson, not yet.
Dickson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickson, not yet.
Dickson controlling Santos's posture.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos won't allow Dickson to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dickson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gustavo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos misses with a combination #CL2#
and Dickson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dickson.
Dickson keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dickson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Dickson keeps him there for the moment.
Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Dickson has double underhooks.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Dickson is controlling him.
Dickson scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos tries to circle away but Dickson has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dickson.
Dickson lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Dickson is controlling him.
Dickson stalling. #T3#
Dickson keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dickson gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Dickson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Santos shoots in and bounces Dickson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dickson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Dickson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dickson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustavo Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Dickson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teninch Dickson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Dickson counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Dickson shows good takedown defense.
Dickson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dickson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dickson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Dickson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dickson swivels and escapes.
Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickson. Dickson obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Dickson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
Dickson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dickson tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it. #TD#
Santos drives through with a takedown into Dickson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dickson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dickson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dickson is looking for a sweep.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Dickson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dickson is being controlled here.
Dickson wants to control but Santos postures up.
Santos controls the position from side control.
Dickson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Dickson tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Dickson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dickson feints a counter leg kick.
Santos misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Dickson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dickson.
Dickson throws an elbow that misses.
Dickson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickson lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Dickson looking to stall.
Dickson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
Dickson prevents Santos from breaking the clinch.
Santos prevents a body shot from Dickson.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Dickson is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Dickson.
Dickson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santos is trying to push Dickson away but Dickson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santos is trying to push Dickson away but Dickson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dickson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickson misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Santos breaks the clinch. #TD#
Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teninch Dickson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dickson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teninch Dickson!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 05, 2019
#R1#
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
Ryan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Santos tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Santos lands a left and a right that sends Ryan crashing to the canvas! Santos dives into mount looking to finish!
Ryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Ryan is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Santos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Santos controlling his opponent. #T1#
Ryan reaches up to try and control the position but Santos seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ryan rolls and tries to escape and now Santos has his back!
Santos gets his hands free as Ryan looks to control.
Santos biding his time, controlling Ryan.
Well, with Santos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ryan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ryan trying to control the hands but Santos won't let him. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ryan tries to break free. #T3#
Good control from Santos.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ryan wants to control his opponent's hands but Santos gets his hands free. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ryan doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryan backs up against the cage. #KD2#
Santos lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ryan sprawling to the canvas. Santos follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ryan hang on? #ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oh Ryan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos passes to full mount!
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ryan wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Ryan is trying to escape the mount.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryan reaches up to try and control the position but Santos seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ryan rolls and tries to escape and now Santos has his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan trying to control the position but Santos manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#KD2#
Santos drops Ryan with a right and a left! Santos comes rushing in but Ryan regains his composure and manages to keep Santos in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Ryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Ryan is fighting to break Santos's control of his arms but Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Santos controlling Ryan's posture. #T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Ryan is trying to hold Santos in close to prevent damage but Santos has managed to pass into half guard.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 30, 2019
#R1##KD#
Santos drops Pending with a nice combination! Santos dives into Pending's guard, looking to finish!
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Pending has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos 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 Pending.
Santos takes a little break here. Pending wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Santos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Santos continues to stall.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Pending gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pending tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos takes Pending's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T2##SUB#
Pending has hold of Santos's leg, trying to break free but it's let Santos lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Pending is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Santos throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: RVT 16 - Santos vs McGregor 3     
Date:   May 23, 2019
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGregor.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor. #CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santos.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
McGregor scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Santos to his hands and knees! The ref pushes McGregor away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Santos got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#
Santos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Santos walks into a straight right hand and goes down! McGregor rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Santos has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGregor cracks Santos with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Santos is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Santos is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Santos could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ricco McGregor!
Ricco McGregor is the new super heavyweight champion!

 

Event: RVT 15 - McGregor vs Santos II     
Date:   May 15, 2019
#R1#
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Santos lands with a nice combination. McGregor backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Ricco McGregor has been cut.
Good exchange - McGregor coming out on top.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santos works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGregor tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos slips under a jab.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Santos with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Santos as he checks the leg kick.
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Santos feints a jab promting McGregor to slip. Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGregor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Santos avoided it.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos misses with a combination
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.#T3#
McGregor throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Santos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santos slips a straight right by McGregor.#T4#
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Santos blocks a jab.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGregor takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor lands a head shot.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santos misses with a combination
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from McGregor.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.#T1#
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
As McGregor backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos misses with a combination
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Santos's head back.
Gustavo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGregor tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the ropes.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Santos. #T2#
Santos swinging wildly here.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGregor swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
Gustavo Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
A big right from McGregor misses.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos swinging wildly here.
McGregor throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from McGregor.
Santos misses with the combination.
McGregor throws a low kick but Santos moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Santos slips under a jab from McGregor.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
Santos throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos misses with a combination
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor scores with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santos throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Santos misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
McGregor is looking to chop away at Santos's legs.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Santos scores with a four punch combination!
McGregor takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
A combination from Santos does no damage.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos feints a jab promting McGregor to slip. Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGregor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santos swinging wildly here.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos misses with the combination.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor works Santos's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ricco McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

Gustavo Santos is the new super heavyweight champion!

 

Event: RVT 14 - McGregor vs Mendes     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Santos throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Charles backs away looking to recover.
Santos lands a right and a left and another right! Charles goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: RVT 13 - Mcgregor vs Ryan     
Date:   May 08, 2019
#R1##KD#
Santos closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Birchack crashing to the mat! Birchack uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC#
Birchack is rocked!
Santos swinging wildly here.
Birchack is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
Birchack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Birchack seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Birchack looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Birchack is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Santos just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Birchack has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: RVT 12 - McGregor vs Charles     
Date:   May 03, 2019
#R1#
A big left from Jr Illl misses.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos slips under a jab from Jr Illl.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jr Illl misses with a looping right.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jr Illl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jr Illl dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Jr Illl throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santos tries to bum rush Jr Illl with a series of wild strikes but Jr Illl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jr Illl now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santos feints a jab promting Jr Illl to slip. Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jr Illl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Kile Jr Illl has been cut.
Jr Illl looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Santos misses with the combination.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A big left from Jr Illl misses.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jr Illl throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Jr Illl swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jr Illl throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jr Illl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jr Illl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos throws a series of punches but Jr Illl moves out of range.
Jr Illl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jr Illl might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jr Illl! But no joy.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos throws a series of punches but Jr Illl moves out of range.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos scores with a three punch combo!
Jr Illl is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Santos just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Jr Illl has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: RVT 11 - McGregor vs Kimura     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos throws a right hand that Birchack ducks under and follows up with a left that Birchack also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Santos.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Birchack.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Santos scores with a four punch combination!
Santos avoids the head kick by Birchack.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchack avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Birchack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birchack misses with a body kick.
Birchack throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birchack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Santos scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Birchack to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC#
Birchack is rocked!
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birchack is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?#KD#
Santos scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Birchack to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#T1#
Santos catches Birchack napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Birchack crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Santos raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: RVT 10 - McGregor vs Santos     
Date:   Apr 25, 2019
#R1#
Santos throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
McGregor is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
McGregor lands with a good body shot.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor lands a nice hook to Santos's body. Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some bone on bone action there as Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Santos misses with a double jab #KD#
and McGregor counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Santos on his ass! Santos wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
McGregor lands a jab to the nose.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Santos.
McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Santos avoided it.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Santos. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricco McGregor has been cut.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Santos.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
A jab from McGregor finds it's way through Santos's defenses. #ROC#
Santos is rocked!
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?#T2#
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Santos to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ricco McGregor!
Ricco McGregor is the new super heavyweight champion!

 

Event: Future FC 11     
Date:   Mar 25, 2019
#R1#
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos stalks Jr Illl and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jr Illl's face. Jr Illl staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Kile Jr Illl has been cut.#KD#
Santos clips Jr Illl with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Jr Illl a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr Illl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jr Illl! But no joy.
Santos looks to land a combination but Jr Illl avoids it well.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Jr Illl swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Jr Illl face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Future FC 10     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Olegav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olegav looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Santos throws a combination. Olegav tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've been informed that Olegav has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olegav.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos catches Olegav napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Olegav crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Santos raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Future FC 9     
Date:   Mar 21, 2019
#R1#
Santos looks to land a combination but Louise avoids it well. #KD2#
Santos lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Louise goes down! The ref sends Santos to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Louise is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#
It looks like Olivier Louise has been cut.
OH! Louise has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Santos smells blood and charges in for the finish! Santos unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Louise sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Future FC 8     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Olegav throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Olegav has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Olegav looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Santos scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Olegav to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT#
It looks like Karin Olegav has been cut.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Olegav.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santos plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Olegav to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Olegav just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Future FC Grappling 2     
Date:   Mar 14, 2019

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2300 p4p, 33 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 7756 p4p, 122 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!




175 cm
36 yrs
137 lbs



159 cm
31 yrs
138 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Santos moves into the clinch successfully.

Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Birchack regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Birchack
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Birchack there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Birchack

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to work his way around to Birchack's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Birchack prevents Santos from taking his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Birchack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Santos avoids the attempt from Birchack to control.
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Santos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Birchack is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Future FC 7     
Date:   Mar 10, 2019
#R1#
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Olivier Louise has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louise circles away quickly and effectively.
Louise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Louise.
Louise throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louise circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santos.
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!
Louise uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Louise.
Santos misses with a combination
and Louise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louise.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Santos misses. #T1#
Louise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Louise.
Santos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Louise is rocked!
Santos lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Louise out cold! Louise is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: FFC Grappling 1     
Date:   Mar 08, 2019

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2220 p4p, 31 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 20859 p4p, 105 weight class). Al Hammad has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




175 cm
36 yrs
137 lbs



179 cm
33 yrs
160 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Hammad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Al Hammad looks winded!

Santos darts in and clinches Al Hammad up against the cage.

Santos has Al Hammad pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Santos pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Al Hammad tumbling to the mat - Santos dives into Al Hammad's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Al Hammad
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Al Hammad is keeping the position.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is pressing down on Al Hammad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Hammad is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos not doing much here.
Santos moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Al Hammad
Al Hammad being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Al Hammad is trying to work for a sweep but Santos has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (7) vs (0) Al Hammad
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Al Hammad is holding on tight.
Al Hammad is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Santos has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (10) vs (0) Al Hammad
Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Santos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Al Hammad right now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Santos has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Al Hammad is in real trouble here. Santos gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Al Hammad is tapping out! Santos wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Future FC 6     
Date:   Mar 06, 2019
#R1#
Santos throws a combination. Al Hammad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Bashaad Al Hammad has been cut.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Al Hammad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Hammad misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Al Hammad backs away looking to recover.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos throws a series of punches but Al Hammad moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Hammad throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Hammad.
Santos throws a right and a left that Al Hammad avoids nicely.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Al Hammad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Santos stalks Al Hammad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Al Hammad's face. Al Hammad staggers backwards, shaken.
Al Hammad looks for the body kick but Santos saw that one coming.
Al Hammad looks for the body kick but Santos saw that one coming.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Hammad.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Al Hammad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Hammad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Hammad throws out the jab. #T1#
Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
That has opened up Bashaad Al Hammad's cut even more.
Good work by Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Santos slips under a jab.
Santos staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santos misses with the combination.
Gustavo Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Santos tries to bum rush Al Hammad with a series of wild strikes but Al Hammad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Hammad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
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!
Al Hammad slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos slips under a jab.
A jab from Al Hammad misses.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Al Hammad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos throws a series of punches but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Santos throws a right hand that Al Hammad ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Hammad also avoids with ease.#T2#
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Hammad throws out the jab.
Al Hammad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
A slow jab from Al Hammad misses its intended target.
Santos scores with a three punch combo!
Al Hammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Al Hammad loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Al Hammad.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Hammad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos throws a series of punches but Al Hammad avoids them all with ease.
Santos blocks a head kick by Al Hammad.
Santos checks a leg kick.
Al Hammad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Santos throws a right hand that Al Hammad ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Hammad also avoids with ease.
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Al Hammad backs up against the ropes. #CUT#
The cut above Bashaad Al Hammad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al Hammad looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos is working the combinations to good effect here.
Al Hammad tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santos checks a leg kick.
As Al Hammad looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Al Hammad just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Al Hammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Hammad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Hammad dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Hammad.
Santos throws a combination. Al Hammad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Al Hammad is rocked!
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!
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Al Hammad throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem.
Al Hammad loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Al Hammad is looking to land body kicks.
Santos misses with the combination.
Al Hammad misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
Santos clips Al Hammad with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Al Hammad a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Al Hammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?#CUT#
Bashaad Al Hammad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Hammad circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Hammad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Hammad seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Hammad! But no joy.
Al Hammad dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Al Hammad misses with a low kick as Santos jumps back.
Al Hammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Al Hammad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Hammad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Hammad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and Al Hammad only half commits.
Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bashaad Al Hammad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Future FC 5     
Date:   Feb 27, 2019
#R1#
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos throws a series of punches but Al Hammad avoids them all with ease.
Al Hammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos throws a combination. Al Hammad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Bashaad Al Hammad has been cut.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Santos misses with the combination.
Al Hammad missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Hammad takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Al Hammad misses with a double jab.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Al Hammad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Al Hammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Hammad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos slips under a jab.
Al Hammad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Al Hammad misses.
Al Hammad dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos scores with a one two! Al Hammad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Santos looks to land a combination but Al Hammad avoids it well.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Gustavo Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Hammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Hammad loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Hammad. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Al Hammad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Hammad misses with a few strikes there.
Al Hammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos misses with a double jab.
Al Hammad swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Al Hammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Hammad misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Hammad. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Hammad! But no joy.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Al Hammad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Hammad.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Al Hammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Al Hammad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Hammad loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Al Hammad misses.
Al Hammad dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos avoids the body shot from Al Hammad. #T3#
Santos tries to bum rush Al Hammad with a series of wild strikes but Al Hammad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Al Hammad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Hammad misses with a head kick.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Hammad.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Hammad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Al Hammad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Hammad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Hammad misses the jab.
Al Hammad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Al Hammad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Hammad throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Al Hammad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Hammad.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Al Hammad missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos feints a jab promting Al Hammad to slip. Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al Hammad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Hammad misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Al Hammad tries to score with a low kick but Santos moves his leg out of the way.
As Al Hammad looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Al Hammad just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Al Hammad.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos looks to land a combination but Al Hammad avoids it well.
Al Hammad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Hammad.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Al Hammad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
That has opened up Bashaad Al Hammad's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Hammad circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Hammad misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Al Hammad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Al Hammad misses.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Santos.
Gustavo Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Al Hammad throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem.
Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Hammad misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos slips a jab from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Hammad.
Some wild striking there from Al Hammad.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Hammad can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Al Hammad misses.
A jab from Al Hammad misses.
Al Hammad swinging wildly here. #T1#
Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Hammad.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos defending well as Al Hammad loads up on a big left hand.
Al Hammad throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Al Hammad takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Al Hammad misses.
Santos tries to bum rush Al Hammad with a series of wild strikes but Al Hammad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Hammad circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Al Hammad.
Santos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Hammad throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Hammad throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos moves out of range as Al Hammad throws a body kick. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Hammad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santos.
Al Hammad dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Al Hammad throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Hammad misses with a straight left.
Al Hammad throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Hammad looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Hammad.
A punch combination from Al Hammad misses.
Al Hammad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Hammad throws the kick towards the body but Santos avoids it.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Hammad! But no joy.
Al Hammad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Hammad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Hammad.#T3#
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Hammad misses with a hook.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Al Hammad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Al Hammad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Hammad throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Al Hammad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Al Hammad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Hammad.
Gustavo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Hammad loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Al Hammad throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Hammad tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Hammad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos throws a right and a left that Al Hammad avoids nicely.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Hammad.
Al Hammad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Hammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Hammad.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Al Hammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos slips a straight right by Al Hammad.
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Al Hammad dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Al Hammad misses with a hook.
Santos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Al Hammad tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos looks to land a combination but Al Hammad avoids it well.
Santos throws a right and a left that Al Hammad avoids nicely.
Al Hammad throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Hammad tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Hammad misses with a wild body shot.
Al Hammad throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Al Hammad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Santos looks to land a combination but Al Hammad avoids it well.
Santos looks to land a combination. Al Hammad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Al Hammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Al Hammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Al Hammad throws a big shot that misses.
Al Hammad missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Al Hammad backs away looking to recover.
Santos checks the leg kick.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Al Hammad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Al Hammad throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Al Hammad backs up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Al Hammad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos throws a one two combo.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Hammad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Al Hammad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Al Hammad throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range. #T1#
Al Hammad misses with a hook.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Al Hammad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Al Hammad throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Hammad throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Al Hammad throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and Al Hammad only half commits.
Al Hammad throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Al Hammad misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Hammad missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Al Hammad looks for the body kick but Santos saw that one coming.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Hammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Al Hammad throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Hammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.#T2#
Santos moves out of range as Al Hammad strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Hammad dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Al Hammad throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Santos.
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Santos slips a jab from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Al Hammad throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Al Hammad throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
Santos lands a two punch combo.
Al Hammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Al Hammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Hammad looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos misses with the combination.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Al Hammad misses with a two punch combination.
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Santos throws a series of punches but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Hammad.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santos!
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos is working the combinations to good effect here.
Al Hammad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Hammad throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Hammad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Hammad throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Hammad throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Santos looks to land a combination but Al Hammad avoids it well.
Al Hammad just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Al Hammad slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Al Hammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Al Hammad looks for the body kick but Santos saw that one coming.
Al Hammad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santos throws a series of punches but Al Hammad avoids them all with ease.
Al Hammad misses with a body kick.
Al Hammad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Hammad misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santos checks a leg kick.
Al Hammad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Al Hammad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos scores with a three punch combo!
Al Hammad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bashaad Al Hammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Future FC 4     
Date:   Feb 24, 2019
#R1#
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
McGregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
McGregor swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos swinging wildly here.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor tries to score with a low kick but Santos moves his leg out of the way.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Santos lands a jab-cross combination.
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges. #T1#
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
McGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
Santos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Santos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As McGregor backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
Danga de danga de dang - Santos scores with a four punch combination!
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!
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGregor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.#T2#
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor jabs at Santos's body.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santos throws a combination that misses
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santos is working the combinations to good effect here.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Santos needs to keep his hands up - McGregor had a free shot at his head there.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos throws a one two combo.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and McGregor counters with a beautiful hook that drops Santos to the mat! Will Santos be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent McGregor to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Santos is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC#
Santos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor catches Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?#T4#
McGregor connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Santos out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricco McGregor!
Ricco McGregor is the new super heavyweight champion!

 

Event: Future FC 3     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1##CL#
Santos clinches up with Cowboy and pushes him back against the ropes.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowboy controls his hands.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos is working Cowboy over against the ropes.#T1#
Santos presses Cowboy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos has Cowboy pushed against the ropes.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Santos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.#CL#
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Cowboy in a clinch.
Cowboy tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the ropes.
Santos slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Santos is pushing Cowboy up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cowboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cowboy backwards.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos leaning against his opponent. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Santos is leaning against Cowboy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cowboy's efforts to push away.
Santos stalls.
Cowboy prevents a body shot from Santos.
Santos digs a right hand into Cowboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cowboy's gas tank.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos prevents Cowboy from breaking the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Cowboy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Santos stalling.
Santos stalling against the ropes.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.#CL#
Santos has Cowboy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Santos cracks Cowboy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cowboy tries to land a body kick
and Santos counters with a good, hard body kick but Cowboy shrugs it off. #CL#
Santos closes the distance and pushes Cowboy back into the ropes.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos taking a breather.
Cowboy throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Cowboy controls the action.
Santos effectively controlling the action here.
Santos works on Cowboy's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Cowboy is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cowboy wants to break free but Santos has control.
Santos leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Cowboy is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
Cowboy takes a shot to the head.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cowboy backwards.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos digs a right hand into Cowboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cowboy's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Santos leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cowboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cowboy is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
Cowboy taking a breather.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustavo Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cowboy wants to stall.
Santos lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cowboy takes a shot to the head.
Santos prevents Cowboy from breaking the clinch.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cowboy misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Cowboy letting Santos take a breather here.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cowboy can do to turn this around?
Cowboy trying to stall but Santos improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowboy can't break the clinch.
Cowboy looking to stall.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cowboy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cowboy manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos keeps control of Cowboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santos is leaning against Cowboy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cowboy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Santos digs a right hand into Cowboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cowboy's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cowboy backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Santos lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Cowboy misses with the head strike.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cowboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Santos is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos. #T2#
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cowboy or not.
Santos has Cowboy pushed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Cowboy tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the ropes.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos is working Cowboy over against the ropes.
Cowboy is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Santos lands a left hand.
Cowboy stalling in the clinch but Santos improves position.
Santos stalling against the ropes.
Cowboy has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Santos works on Cowboy's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Cowboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cowboy is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Santos stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cowboy or not.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santos blocking some punches.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cowboy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos cracks Cowboy with a nice body shot.
Cowboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the ropes.
Alex Cowboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos leaning his opponent against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Future FC 2     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Arlovski tries to clinch up.
As Arlovski tries to get set, Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Arlovski manages to avoid the attempt.
Arlovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Santos pushes Arlovski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arlovski up against the ropes.
Santos stalling.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Nice shot by Santos.#T1##CL#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Arlovski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Arlovski being controlled against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Arlovski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Arlovski trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santos leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Arlovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Santos digs a right hand into Arlovski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arlovski's gas tank.
Santos lands a body shot.
Arlovski letting Santos take a breather here.#T3#
A short right from Santos on the inside.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Santos.
Arlovski is struggling to control the position.
Arlovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santos slows down the pace here.
Arlovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Arlovski's ribcage. Arlovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arlovski.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Arlovski letting Santos take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arlovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Arlovski misses with a low kick.
Arlovski throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Arlovski.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos just leaning against Arlovski, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Arlovski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arlovski looks to clinch
and Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andrey Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Santos gets a clinch.
Arlovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arlovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Arlovski is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Arlovski can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Arlovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos avoids it.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santos lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos stalling the fight.
Arlovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santos has Arlovski pressed against the ropes, preventing Arlovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos scores with a shot to the side of Arlovski's head.
Santos is pushing Arlovski up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Arlovski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Arlovski wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Arlovski is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Santos has Arlovski pressed against the ropes, preventing Arlovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos gets through Arlovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos lands a body punch.
Arlovski being controlled against the ropes.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos pushes Arlovski back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Santos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arlovski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Arlovski throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos just leaning against Arlovski, taking a breather.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Santos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Arlovski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Santos slows down the pace here.
Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is pushing Arlovski up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Santos lands a left hand.
Santos has Arlovski pushed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.#CL#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Arlovski's ribcage. Arlovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Santos.
Santos pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Arlovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Santos.
A frustrated look appears on Arlovski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos. #T3#
Arlovski is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos is pushing Arlovski up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Santos has Arlovski pressed against the ropes, preventing Arlovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Santos stalling the fight.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arlovski being controlled against the ropes.
Gustavo Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arlovski.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arlovski can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Andrey Arlovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Future FC 1     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1##CL#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos works on Olegav's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Olegav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Santos taking a breather.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Olegav up against the ropes.
Santos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Santos taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Olegav misses the shot to the body.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Karin Olegav has been cut.#CL#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Santos is stalling here.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olegav or not.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olegav's efforts to push away.#T2#
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos taking a breather.
Olegav is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santos works on Olegav's body with a couple of short punches.
Olegav trying to control the position but instead, Santos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olegav into the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #T3#
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Olegav misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Santos is leaning against Olegav and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olegav at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Olegav misses
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos slips under a jab from Olegav.
Santos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Santos moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karin Olegav's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olegav.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Olegav backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Olegav gets tackled into the ropes by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Santos presses Olegav against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gustavo Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos stalls.
Santos leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Olegav's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Olegav being controlled against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Olegav should have avoided that one. #T2##CL#
Santos forces Olegav back against the ropes and clinches.
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santos is leaning against Olegav and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Olegav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olegav or not.
Olegav misses with an elbow strike.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olegav can do to turn this around?
Santos pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Santos stalling. #T3#
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Olegav up against the ropes.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olegav or not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Santos scores with a hook to the body. Olegav takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Olegav gets tackled into the ropes by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Olegav trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Santos.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olegav backwards.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Olegav has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Olegav tries to stall but Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olegav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Santos is pushing Olegav up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olegav wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karin Olegav's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santos taking a breather.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Santos is pushing Olegav up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olegav backwards. #T1#
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olegav or not.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Olegav can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olegav or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Olegav letting Santos take a breather here.
Santos cracks Olegav with a nice body shot.
Santos stalling.
Olegav trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Olegav wants to break free but Santos has control.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.#CL#
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Olegav.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Olegav is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Olegav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Santos just leaning against Olegav, taking a breather.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olegav backwards.
Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santos lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santos effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Olegav being controlled against the ropes.
Olegav throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Santos. #T4#
Olegav's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Olegav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Olegav's ribcage. Olegav let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Santos.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santos stalling in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jan 20, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 1631 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 1456 p4p, 142 weight class). Sepulveda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lady Gaga - Alejandro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




175 cm
36 yrs
137 lbs



159 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Santos closes the distance and pushes Sepulveda back into the cage.
Sepulveda can't get the takedown.
Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sepulveda is looking to take this one to the mat.

Santos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sepulveda is trying to keep an underhook but Santos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Sepulveda
Sepulveda regains full guard. Nicely done.

Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Sepulveda has an active guard here but Santos has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Sepulveda defends it.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Sepulveda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sepulveda has his hands clasped together around Santos's back. He's all about the action.
Santos wants to take a breather but Sepulveda is having none of it.
Sepulveda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Santos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Sepulveda
Santos is trying to take his opponent's back.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos takes Sepulveda's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sepulveda is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (8) vs (0) Sepulveda
Santos is trying to stick to Sepulveda's back but Sepulveda is turning into Santos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sepulveda.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (8) vs (2) Sepulveda
Santos keeping full guard, as Sepulveda tries to pass.
Sepulveda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santos working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sepulveda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sepulveda stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Santos keeping full guard, as Sepulveda tries to pass.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (10) vs (2) Sepulveda

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda has control of Santos's left arm, preventing Santos from doing any damage.
Sepulveda is trying to keep Santos in close.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sepulveda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Santos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sepulveda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Santos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sepulveda pulls down on the head and he's put Santos to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alejandro Sepulveda!
A victorious Alejandro Sepulveda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 10, 2019
#R1#
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.#CL#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Santos.
Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away.
Santos prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch.
Santos is pushing Jacobs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jacobs wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santos digs a right hand into Jacobs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jacobs's gas tank.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.#T1#
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Jacobs tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Santos has Jacobs pressed against the cage.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacobs.
Santos cracks Jacobs with a nice body shot.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Jacobs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jacobs looks winded!
Santos keeps control of Jacobs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacobs up against the cage.
Jacobs is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Jacobs wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs connects with a looping right hand.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos clobbers Jacobs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacobs throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jacobs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Santos slows down the pace here.
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jacobs is defending well.
Jacobs tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Santos.
Jacobs is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jacobs tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Jacobs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacobs up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Santos keeps control of Jacobs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Santos.
Santos stalls.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away.
Santos effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos 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.
#R2#
Santos slips under a jab from Jacobs.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Santos scores with a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Santos pushing down on Jacobs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Jacobs is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Santos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jacobs is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Birchack tries to sprawl but Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Birchack throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birchack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Birchack wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Birchack there!
Birchack can't escape the position.
Birchack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birchack tries to get out of the position.
Santos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Birchack's face.
Birchack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Birchack is working hard here to advance position.
Santos lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birchack is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Birchack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Birchack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Santos blocks Birchack's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Birchack is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Santos.
Birchack is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Birchack is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Santos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Birchack tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Birchack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Birchack?
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Birchack is in a horrible position here. Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Birchack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos 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.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Santos. #KD2#
Santos lands a high kick to the side of Birchack's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Santos dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
Birchack is rocked!#SUB2#
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Birchack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birchack manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Birchack's guard.
Oh Birchack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Birchack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Birchack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Birchack seems to have got his legs back now.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birchack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Birchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yet more stalling tactics from Santos.
Birchack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Birchack wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Gustavo Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos cracks Birchack with a solid left hand.
Santos pushing down on Birchack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos is controlling the pace.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard but Santos has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Birchack's face as Santos controls the position.
Birchack tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Santos prevents Birchack from getting the reversal.#T3#
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Birchack looks a forlorn figure.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos is continuing to stall.#T4#
Birchack is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Santos punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos 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!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birchack backwards.
Santos stalling.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Birchack can't get the takedown.
Birchack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Birchack up against the cage.
Birchack tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birchack backwards.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Birchack.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santos stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santos lands in his opponent's guard.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Birchack has momentary wrist control but Santos slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Birchack wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Birchack there!
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Santos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Santos prevents Birchack from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Birchack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Birchack is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Birchack is trying to escape the mount.
Birchack throwing hammer fists to the chest of Santos. What's that going to do exactly?
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Birchack tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Santos controlling from mount. #T4#
Birchack is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Birchack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Birchack is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos looking to finish Birchack with some ground and pound. This is bad for Birchack!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   Dec 19, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2622 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 653 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rollo Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.




175 cm
35 yrs
137 lbs



171 cm
39 yrs
154 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Gracie forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.

Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Gracie 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.
Santos wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (5) Gracie
Santos is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie trying to control but Santos is having none of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Gracie prevents Santos from getting the reversal.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Santos frees his head quite easily.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
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.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Santos tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Santos to control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Santos tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Santos doesn't allow it.
Gracie prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Santos wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie takes Santos's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (0) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Santos prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Santos is trying to break free.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Santos is in bad spot here.

Santos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Santos trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 8 to 0.
Rollo Gracie is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Rollo Gracie misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Dec 18, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 712 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2614 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




172 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs



175 cm
35 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata has a takedown stuffed.
Santos tries to clinch up but Mata circles away and keeps his distance.
Mata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Mata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is looking for a takedown.

Mata wants the takedown. Santos is fighting it off but Mata persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Santos's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Santos
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos controlling Mata's posture.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Mata is fighting to break Santos's control of his arms but Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control.
Mata trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.

Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mata is aware though and is defending well.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Mata wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Mata wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Mata is pushing down on Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Santos
Santos tries to improve position but can't.

Mata goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mata's guard! Nice work there by Santos!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (5) vs (2) Santos
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.

Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.

Mata throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (5) Santos
Mata is trying to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to escape the position but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos tries to advance to mount but Mata denies him.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mata is not content to let Santos control the position.
Santos tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mata tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santos is keen to just control but Mata is a slippery customer.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos is controlling the pace.
Santos wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Santos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata is looking to get back to full guard here but Santos has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (8) Santos
Mata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Santos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (5) vs (10) Santos
Mata gets back to half guard.
Santos prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata trying to get back to full guard but Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (13) Santos
Santos controlling his opponent.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Santos is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata 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.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Mata defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (16) Santos
Mata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (5) vs (18) Santos
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos wins on points by 18 to 5.

 

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 17, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2600 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 14314 p4p, 0 weight class). Putski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aids kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




175 cm
35 yrs
137 lbs



175 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Putski shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Putski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Putski gets a double leg takedown into Santos's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (0) vs (2) Putski
Putski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santos holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putski postures up.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Putski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (2) Putski
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Putski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos 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 Putski.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (2) Putski
Santos trying to control the position but Putski is working away.
Putski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos's best efforts.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Putski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Putski tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Putski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Putski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Putski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos 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 Putski.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (8) vs (2) Putski

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position but Putski is working away.
Putski tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Putski regains half guard.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Putski is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to take a breather but Putski is having none of it.

Putski actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Putski is trying to get back to full guard.
Putski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santos (8) vs (6) Putski

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Putski is persistently looking for the submission but Santos is defending it well.
Putski avoiding Santos 's attempts to control his hands.
Santos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Putski.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Putski gets his hands free.

Santos is in a bad position with Putski working for a choke. Santos manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (10) vs (6) Putski

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Putski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Santos escapes and throws Putski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (13) vs (6) Putski
Santos controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos tries to move to mount but Putski blocks the move with his legs.
Putski regains half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos is pushing down on Putski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Putski is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Putski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Putski tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Putski is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.

Putski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (6) Putski
Santos wants to control the pace but Putski is squirming around nicely.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putski tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Putski is trying to escape the mount.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos looking to control but Putski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Putski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Putski is looking to improve his position.
Santos controlling the action here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Putski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos postures up.
Putski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Putski is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Putski keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Putski looking for a sweep. Not yet Putski, not yet.
Putski keeps trying to improve his position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Putski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Putski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.

Putski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (16) vs (8) Putski
Putski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Putski trying to move into half guard but instead Santos has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (18) vs (8) Putski
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos wants to pass the guard but Putski is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Ivan Putski was interviewed post fight and said 'Ok, next time. '.

 

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2     
Date:   Dec 09, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 1128 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2511 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




170 cm
25 yrs
138 lbs



175 cm
35 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Santos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Charles fails to pull guard.

Santos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is controlling Santos's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles working a defensive guard but Santos passes into half guard.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Charles is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Charles defending well.
Charles wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (5) Santos
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles struggling a bit here.
Santos controls the position from side control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos tries to move to mount but Charles blocks the move with his legs.
Charles is not content to let Santos control the position.
Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos staying calm.
Charles is not content to let Santos control the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles trying his best to control but Santos has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (0) vs (7) Santos
Santos wants to control the pace but Charles is squirming around nicely.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Santos has hold of Charles's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Charles manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Santos prevents Charles from getting the reversal.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Charles is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Charles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Santos controlling the pace for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Santos 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.
Charles is looking to get to half guard.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Charles wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos wins on points by 7 to 0.

 

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ra Rrz Be Nize (ranked 20957 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2486 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!




166 cm
26 yrs
140 lbs



175 cm
35 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Ra Rrz Be Nize! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Santos drives through and clinches with Be Nize against the cage.
Be Nize is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Be Nize is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Be Nize has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ra Rrz Be Nize. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Be Nize jumps guard.
Be Nize wants to sweep but no luck.
Be Nize being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be Nize is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos controls from within his opponent's 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Be Nize is retaining full guard.

Be Nize throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Santos escapes and throws Be Nize's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Be Nize (0) vs (3) Santos
Be Nize is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
Be Nize is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos working away.
Santos gets to mount! Be Nize was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Be Nize (0) vs (5) Santos
Santos controlling from mount.
Be Nize really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos prevents Be Nize from getting the reversal.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Be Nize is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Be Nize is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Santos 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.
Be Nize is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Be Nize is wriggling around trying to escape.
Be Nize is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Keyboard Warriors -Temple of Illumination, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Be Nize tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Santos trying to control but Be Nize is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos wants to control the pace but Be Nize is squirming around nicely.
Santos controlling from the full mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize is working to get back to half guard.
Be Nize is working hard here to advance position.
Santos tries to control but Be Nize wriggling away.
Be Nize tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Be Nize is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos can't control as he wanted to and Be Nize manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize is looking to improve his position.
Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Be Nize is trying to control but Santos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Be Nize (0) vs (8) Santos
Be Nize really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos avoids the attempt from Be Nize to control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize is working to get back to half guard.
Be Nize wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos wants to control the pace but Be Nize is squirming around nicely.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Be Nize is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Be Nize wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Be Nize is looking to get to half guard.
Be Nize wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Be Nize keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos wants to control the pace but Be Nize is squirming around nicely.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize is looking to get to half guard.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Be Nize is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos controlling his opponent.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos controlling from mount.
Be Nize tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos prevents Be Nize from getting the reversal.

Santos is working for a guillotine from mount but Be Nize frees his head quite easily.
Be Nize is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize is trying to escape the mount.
Santos looking to control but Be Nize is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Be Nize 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.
Be Nize is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Be Nize is keeping him busy.
Santos controlling the action here.
Be Nize wants to get back to full guard.
Be Nize wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Be Nize keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Be Nize wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos wins on points by 8 to 0.

 

Event: RVT 9 - Charles vs Philips 3     
Date:   Oct 18, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 1836 p4p, 79 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 1758 p4p, 76 weight class). Pettis has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anthony Pettis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.




175 cm
35 yrs
137 lbs



167 cm
35 yrs
143 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Santos closes the distance and clinches.

Santos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pettis regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Pettis
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Pettis is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.

Pettis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos 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 Pettis.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis looks winded!
Pettis trying to remain calm as Santos controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Santos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (7) vs (0) Pettis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pettis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Pettis gets back to half guard.

Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.

Pettis actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pettis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos trying to control the pace.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santos works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (10) vs (0) Pettis

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pettis regains half guard.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Pettis actively working from the bottom here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (13) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis is working to get back to half guard.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pettis is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pettis is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.

Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Santos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pettis.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pettis!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (18) vs (0) Pettis

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettis can't escape the position.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Santos.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Pettis is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.

Santos wants to finish this one by submission but Pettis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Santos.
Santos content just to control the position here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pettis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (18) vs (2) Pettis
Santos pulls Pettis in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (20) vs (2) Pettis

Pettis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pettis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Santos stacks Pettis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Santos!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (23) vs (2) Pettis
Santos slows the pace down.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pettis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (25) vs (2) Pettis
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos continues to hold on tight.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pettis for as long as he can get away with.
Pettis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pettis tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Pettis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos content just to control the position here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Santos.
Pettis gets back to half guard.
Santos is taking a breather. Pettis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos not doing much here.

Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 25 to 2.

 

Event: RVT 8 - Charles vs Jr     
Date:   Oct 16, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 1809 p4p, 76 weight class) and Arnold Philips (ranked 3094 p4p, 147 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.




175 cm
34 yrs
137 lbs



206 cm
25 yrs
300 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Arnold Philips!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santos (4) vs (0) Philips
Philips is being controlled here.

Santos is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Philips is trying to escape and Santos transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Philips is forced to tap! Nice work there by Santos! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: RVT 7 - Charles vs Philips II     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santos scores with a hook.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #CL#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Santos.
Santos cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Santos avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Johnson.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santos has Johnson pressed against the cage. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Johnson misses with a double jab
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Santos stalling. #TD#
Santos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Santos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Santos manages to move to mount!
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Santos moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santos thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santos lands an overhand right.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Santos instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Santos pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but Santos uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T2#
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Santos lands an elbow.
Johnson is trying to buck Santos off.
Johnson is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it. #T3#
Santos controlling from side mount.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson tries to control but Santos manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Santos controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Santos won't let him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson misses with a hook #CL#
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santos stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Johnson.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Gustavo Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santos stalling against the cage.
Santos slows down the pace here. #T1#
Santos is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos lands a high kick! #TD#
Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Santos avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gustavo Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos continues to stall.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Santos avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Santos content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: RVT 6 - Santos vs Philips II     
Date:   Oct 11, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kile Jr Illl (ranked 5541 p4p, 196 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2075 p4p, 83 weight class). Jr Illl has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Gustavo Santos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.




190 cm
24 yrs
300 lbs



175 cm
34 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kile Jr Illl! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jr Illl tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.

Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jr Illl is fighting off a takedown attempt but Santos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jr Illl to the mat. Jr Illl regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jr Illl (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jr Illl's guard.
Santos controlling the pace.
Jr Illl trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Santos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jr Illl (0) vs (5) Santos
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jr Illl tries to improve his position but Santos has taken his back! Santos has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jr Illl tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Santos pushes Jr Illl away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: RVT 5 - Charles vs Philips     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1##CL#
Santos drives through and clinches with Rivers against the cage.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santos walks away with a smile on his face. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Santos jabs at Rivers's body.#CL#
Santos rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos stalling.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santos is keeping busy.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos is stalling here.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Santos lands a head shot.#TD#
Santos looking to score a takedown here. Rivers is defending well but Santos drives through and ends up in Rivers's guard.
Rivers is wriggling around but Santos manages to pass to half 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.#T2##REVB#
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rivers is working to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Rivers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rivers for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
We've been hearing that Santos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rivers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rivers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Santos clinches up against the cage.
Rivers trying to stall but Santos improves his position.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Santos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos 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. #T1#
Rivers can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Rivers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rivers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos stalling.
Santos pushes Rivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santos is working Rivers over against the cage.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rivers up against the cage.
Santos lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Santos cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Santos has Rivers pressed against the cage, preventing Rivers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Santos digs a right hand into Rivers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rivers's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Santos gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos effectively controlling the action here.
Santos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Santos feints and as Rivers raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos is standing up over Rivers. Rivers looks to escape but Santos dives into side control. #REVB#
Santos controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivers can't escape the position.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Santos breaks from Rivers's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Santos.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: RVT 3 - Charles vs Pettis     
Date:   Sep 20, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1006 p4p, 36 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2255 p4p, 69 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!




166 cm
23 yrs
149 lbs



175 cm
34 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.

Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Santos
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.

Pavlov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Santos escapes and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Santos
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (7) Santos
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos content just to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (10) Santos
Santos prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has a hand on Santos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Santos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (13) Santos
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from mount.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos controlling from mount.
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov 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.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to control but Santos passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (16) Santos
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Santos is staying tight to Pavlov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pavlov tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to remain calm as Santos controls from the top position.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (18) Santos
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Pavlov working for submissions but it's allowed Santos to get to half guard.
Santos prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos not doing much here.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Pavlov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Santos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (21) Santos
Pavlov 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.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Pavlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pavlov.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (24) Santos
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov 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.
Santos prevents Pavlov from improving his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling the action here.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos wins on points by 24 to 0.

 

Event: DUEL#180 Zhai vs Leikola     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 07, 2018
#R1#
Taake looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taake sets himself, and Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Taake avoids it this time.#CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos lands a shoulder strike.
Taake tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos has Taake pressed against the cage.
Santos continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Santos avoiding damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos. #T1#
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taake's elbow.
Santos has Taake pushed against the cage.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santos receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.#TD2#
Taake tries to sprawl but Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taake wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Taake is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Santos is trying for a kimura here. Taake looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santos wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Lupe 14     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1##TD#
Vader drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vader cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Vader slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Santos has his hands on Vader 's head, controlling the position.
Santos controls Vader momentarily but Vader frees himself.
Vader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vader accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vader has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vader preventing the sweep.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vader throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vader 's guard. Nice move by Santos!#REVB#
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader , not yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos stands up over Vader , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader , not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vader bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader . #T3#
Vader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vader being controlled here momentarily.
Santos trying to control the position.
Vader throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vader 's guard. Nice move by Santos!#REVB#
Santos with a nice head shot there.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vader wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darth Vader will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vader 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vader on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos tries to clinch but Vader moves out of range.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vader is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Vader circles away and we're back to standing.
Darth Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Santos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Vader gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Santos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vader .
Vader chips away with some ground and pound.
Vader throws a big elbow that misses.
Santos pulls Vader in close to his closed guard and prevents Vader from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vader with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Vader wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Vader throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader , not yet.
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Vader 's brow.
Darth Vader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vader is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vader is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Vader is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Santos wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos is in close to Vader 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santos wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to clinch but Vader is having none of it.
Vader swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vader on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Vader . No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vader circles away.
Vader is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Vader gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control the position but instead, Vader has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santos into the cage.
Vader is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Santos misses with a body punch.
Santos stalling the fight.
Vader is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos working aggressively here. #BC#
Vader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Vader counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vader prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Vader scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Vader .
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santos is concentrating on defense, preventing Vader from advancing position.
Vader seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vader wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Vader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vader is stalling here. Santos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vader seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Santos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos wants to control but Vader is keeping him busy.
Vader parries the strikes from Santos easily there. Santos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vader to escape. #T3#
Vader takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vader manages to get back to half guard.
Vader is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vader on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santos throwing shots but Vader is blocking nicely.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vader does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vader taking some punishment here, with Santos in his half guard. #T4#
Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vader wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well. #SUB2#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vader has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gustavo Santos.
I think Santos 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Lupe 7 Firework     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Arnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Santos tries to keep at a distance but Arnold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnold working Santos over with knees to the body.
Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Arnold tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Arnold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Arnold prevents a body shot from Santos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
Santos taking a breather.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnold controls his hands.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos. #BC2#
Arnold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Arnold slams his shin into Santos's torso.#CL2#
Arnold has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos prevents a body shot from Arnold.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Arnold letting Santos take a breather here.
Arnold blocking some punches.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos stalling in the clinch but Arnold improves position.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Arnold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santos is stalling here.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold tries a body shot but Santos blocks it. #T3#
Arnold lands a body shot.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Arnold.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Arnold misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Arnold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arnold.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action. #T4#
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Arnold pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos avoiding damage as Arnold throws knees to the body.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold blocks a body shot from Santos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Santos blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Arnold dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Arnold throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Arnold throws a leg kick that misses.
Arnold lands a front kick.
We've been informed that Arnold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Arnold gets a clinch.
Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arnold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BJ Arnold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnold swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action. #T1#
Arnold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arnold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arnold breaks from the clinch.
Arnold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Arnold settles back down. #CL#
Santos clinches up with Arnold and pushes him back against the cage.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arnold.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Arnold avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Arnold lands an uppercut.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Arnold.
Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
Arnold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Arnold tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Arnold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Arnold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arnold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arnold scores with a body shot.
A jab from Arnold does it's job there.
Arnold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santos under the eye.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Arnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Arnold has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Arnold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Arnold drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Arnold.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arnold up against the cage.
Santos is pushing Arnold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Arnold.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Arnold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos prevents a body shot from Arnold.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnold controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Arnold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Arnold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Santos tries to keep at a distance but Arnold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos avoiding damage.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos blocking some punches.
Arnold pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnold controls his hands. #T1#
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnold prevents a body shot from Santos.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos tries to work over Arnold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arnold lands a right hand.
Santos is stalling here. #T2#
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arnold misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Arnold.
Santos taking a breather.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Arnold.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A short uppercut from Arnold.
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Arnold's ribcage. Arnold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
Arnold scores with a hook to the body.
Arnold looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Arnold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arnold presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arnold prevents a body shot from Santos. #T4#
A short left from Arnold.
Arnold lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Arnold.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
A short right from Arnold.
BJ Arnold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arnold lands a body punch.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnold.
Arnold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gustavo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Arnold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arnold has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Arnold!

An out of breath BJ Arnold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Lupe 2 Glory     
Date:   May 20, 2018
#R1#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.#CL#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to drag Santos to the mat but Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos. #T1#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seven Nine Zero Four Two or not.
Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage.
Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos slows down the pace here.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seven Nine Zero Four Two backwards.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two can't get the takedown.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Santos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seven Nine Zero Four Two's head.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seven Nine Zero Four Two's head.
Santos won't allow Seven Nine Zero Four Two to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.#SUB2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a sweep but Santos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Seven Nine Zero Four Two manages to avoid it.#CL#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Seven Nine Zero Four Two sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Seven Nine Zero Four Two breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Santos forces Seven Nine Zero Four Two back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Santos.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seven Nine Zero Four Two can do to turn this around?
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santos is stalling here.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santos lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustavo Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to drag Santos to the mat but Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santos scores with a shot to the side of Seven Nine Zero Four Two's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos. #T3#
Santos presses Seven Nine Zero Four Two against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos has Seven Nine Zero Four Two pressed against the cage, preventing Seven Nine Zero Four Two from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santos digs a right hand into Seven Nine Zero Four Two's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seven Nine Zero Four Two's gas tank.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is breathing heavily.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Good body shot from Santos. #T4#
Santos is working Seven Nine Zero Four Two over against the cage.
Santos presses Seven Nine Zero Four Two against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Santos just leaning against Seven Nine Zero Four Two, taking a breather.
Santos has Seven Nine Zero Four Two pushed against the cage.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Santos drives through and clinches with Seven Nine Zero Four Two against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a takedown.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos pushes Seven Nine Zero Four Two back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos prevents a body shot from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Santos is pushing Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage.
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Seven Nine Zero Four Two controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos has Seven Nine Zero Four Two pressed against the cage, preventing Seven Nine Zero Four Two from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santos is pushing Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries for a takedown. No joy.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos is pushing Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to drag Santos to the mat but Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Seven Nine Zero Four Two backwards.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 20, 2018
#R1##TD#
Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santos lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Franco wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Franco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Franco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard!
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco wants to get back to full guard but Santos has passed into side control.
Franco looks to move to half guard but instead Santos has passed into mount! Damn!
Franco is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Franco working to try and regain half guard.
Santos controlling from mount.
Franco is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Franco is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing that Santos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Franco regains half guard.
Franco has a hand on Santos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Santos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Franco is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Franco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Franco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos controlling from mount. #T4#
Franco throwing hammer fists to the chest of Santos. What's that going to do exactly?
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos avoids the attempt from Franco to control.
Franco working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos scores with a hook to the body. Franco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Santos rushes Franco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Franco up against the cage.
Santos tries a body shot but Franco blocks it. #T1#
Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos digs a right hand into Franco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franco's gas tank.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Santos just leaning against Franco, taking a breather.
Santos tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
Franco tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eisson Franco.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Franco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santos is defending well.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Franco is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Santos is leaning against Franco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Franco tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Franco drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Franco's ribcage. Franco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos is pushing Franco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franco is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco prevents a body shot from Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Franco gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Santos gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Santos stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Santos on the inside.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos. #T2#
Santos presses Franco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Franco up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Santos throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Santos clinches up with Franco and pushes him back against the cage.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Franco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santos walks away with a smile on his face. Franco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Santos leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eisson Franco.
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4##CL#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Franco prevents a body shot from Santos.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Franco drops back down to his feet.
Eisson Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos stalling the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 08, 2018
#R1#
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Queen swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Queen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Queen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Queen shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Queen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Queen fights it but they end up in guard.
Queen lands a decent punch to the body there.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santos stays in close to Queen's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Queen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Queen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Queen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Queen's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos avoiding Queen 's attempts to control his hands.
Queen is in bad spot here.
Santos doesn't have the hooks in and Queen manages to turn into his guard.
Queen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Queen keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Queen controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Queen looking for a sweep. Not yet Queen, not yet.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Queen trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Santos avoids the body shot from Queen. #CL2#
Santos clinches up against the cage.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Queen up against the cage.
Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos tries to stall but Queen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Queen misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to stall but Queen improves his position.
Santos prevents a body shot from Queen.
Queen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Queen just leaning against Santos, taking a breather.
Queen just leaning against Santos, taking a breather. #T1#
Santos is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Queen.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Queen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Queen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Santos to the ground. Queen is now in Santos's guard.
Queen postures up.
Santos controlling the position.
Queen trying to move into half guard but instead Santos has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Queen controlling Santos's posture.
Gustavo Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Queen trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Santos 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.
Santos pushing down on Queen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos prevents Queen from improving his position.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Queen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Santos is taking a breather. Queen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Queen is trying to get back to full guard.
Queen trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Queen moves into full guard.
Queen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Queen feinted with a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Queen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Queen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Queen circles away.
Queen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Santos clobbers Queen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Queen misses the jab.
Queen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Santos.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Queen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santos doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Queen scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Santos has his foot on Queen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Queen works his way back into a safe position though.
Queen wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Queen won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Santos 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.
Queen striking off his back but it's not causing Santos any problems. #T3#
Queen lands a decent punch to the body there.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos shoots for a takedown but Queen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Queen lands with a nice body punch.
Queen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into Queen's guard.
Santos passes Queen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen strikes from the bottom but Santos uses the opportunity to move to side control.

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 Oliver Queen.
I think Santos 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: DUEL#137 Champion vs Champion     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Pettis pushes him off.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettis misses the target.
Pettis looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Pettis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Santos gets a clinch.
Pettis is trying to break free.
Santos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis is trying to break free.#T1#
Pettis can't break the clinch.
Santos tries to work over Pettis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos tries to clinch but Pettis moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Pettis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos thuds a left hand into Pettis's body.#CL2#
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos misses with a body punch. #BC#
Pettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos wants to clinch
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pettis circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2##CL2#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pettis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pettis up against the cage.
Santos leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Pettis wants to break free but Santos has control.
Pettis blocks a body shot from Santos. #T3#
Pettis letting Santos take a breather here.
Santos slows down the pace here.
Santos receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Santos keeps control of Pettis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Pettis controls his hands. #BC#
Pettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pettis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos with a jab.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pettis.
Pettis controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pettis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Santos tries to clinch there but Pettis circles away.
Pettis throws a shot to the body.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Santos instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
A body shot lands from Santos.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pettis wants to break free but Santos has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos taking a breather.
Santos is pushing Pettis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Santos.
Pettis working hard to break the clinch.
Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pettis can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos. #BC#
Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Pettis gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Pettis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Pettis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A hook to the body from Santos.
Pettis is trying to break free.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettis's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Santos is working Pettis over against the cage.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Pettis avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettis's efforts to push away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pettis is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Pettis tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Pettis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettis's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santos slips a jab from Pettis.
Pettis lands a glancing blow to the side of Santos's head.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pettis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pettis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Pettis shakes him off and moves away.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos tries to clinch but Pettis moves away
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos closes the distance but Pettis moves to the side
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
No luck for Pettis with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Santos tries to clinch but Pettis moves out of range. #TD#
Pettis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Pettis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Pettis sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Santos moves into full guard.
Pettis forces his way into half guard.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Pettis has control of the leg.
Pettis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Pettis preventing the sweep.
Pettis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santos is trying to improve his position.
Santos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos controlling the position for now.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Pettis sits in half guard.
Santos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pettis jumps into side control!
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pettis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pettis working away.
Santos is being controlled here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Pettis uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 5766 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 3122 p4p, 151 weight class). Gustavo Santos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.




150 cm
20 yrs
157 lbs



175 cm
32 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Santos moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.

Santos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos controlling the action here.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Steel Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is continuing to stall.
Steel Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn has Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controlling Santos's posture.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Santos
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Santos wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Steel Penn pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos gets full guard.
Steel Penn advances to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Steel Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Santos
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (4) Santos

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (4) Santos
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Bjj Steel Penn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 3121 p4p, 157 weight class) and El Torito (ranked 2639 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.




175 cm
32 yrs
137 lbs



165 cm
34 yrs
143 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; El Torito!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Torito moves into range and clinches up with Santos.

Torito tightens his grip and picks Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. Santos manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (0) vs (2) Torito
Torito content to stall in guard here.
Torito trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torito might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Torito told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torito is fighting to break Santos's control of his arms but Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Torito rolls with it to try and escape but Santos cranks on the arm and Torito is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: DUEL#118 Stenberg vs Fagaro     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Tipton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tipton prevents a body shot from Santos.
Tipton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tipton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tipton misses with the head strike.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Tipton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tipton throws a wild body kick that Santos sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tipton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tipton thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Tipton looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well. #T1##CL#
Tipton rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Santos is pushing Tipton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Tipton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tipton is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Tipton backs away looking to recover.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tipton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tipton throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Tipton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tipton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tipton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos tries to clinch but Tipton moves out of range.
Tipton moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Tipton connects with the punch.#CL#
Tipton closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Tipton working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Tipton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tipton misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Tipton gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
Byron Tipton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Santos.
Tipton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos wants to counter the offense by Tipton and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Santos forces Tipton back against the cage and clinches.
Tipton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Tipton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Tipton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Tipton shakes him off and moves away.
Tipton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Santos has managed to clinch. #BC#
Tipton manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Tipton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Tipton tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tipton misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Tipton lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos stalling the fight.
Tipton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tipton can't break the clinch.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Tipton counters with a left and a right that stings Santos.
Tipton tries to clinch
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Tipton.
Tipton misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos slips under a jab.#CL#
Tipton forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Tipton wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Santos tries to work over Tipton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Tipton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tipton wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Tipton lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Santos clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Tipton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Tipton misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Tipton forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Santos has Tipton pressed against the cage, preventing Tipton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Tipton breaks from the clinch.
Santos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tipton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Tipton.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Tipton moved out of range nicely.
Tipton fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tipton doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tipton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tipton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?#T3##CL2#
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tipton, pushing him back against the cage.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Tipton tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Tipton wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tipton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tipton.
Tipton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Santos clinches.
Tipton can't break the clinch. #T4#
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Tipton is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Tipton manages to break the clinch.
Tipton throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Byron Tipton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Santos rushes Tipton and presses him up against the cage.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Tipton controls the action. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch.
Tipton feints a jab promting Santos to slip. Tipton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!#CL2#
Santos darts in and clinches Tipton up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tipton tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton dominated that second round.
That's time! Tipton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tipton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos. #BC#
Tipton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Santos throws a hook but Tipton blocks it.
Tipton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tipton duly obliges.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Tipton.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Tipton shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Tipton drops his hands momentarily and Santos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Byron Tipton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tipton misses with a series of wild punches.
Tipton misses with a jab to the body
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Byron Tipton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Santos pushes Tipton up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Tipton avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Tipton tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos stalls. #T2#
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Tipton has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Tipton can't break the clinch.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tipton tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Tipton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tipton avoids the body shot from Santos. #CL2#
Santos clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch. #T3#
Santos misses with a straight left.
Tipton keeps the fight on the outside.
Tipton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tipton tries to clinch up.
Byron Tipton is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos misses with a kick to the body.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tipton.
A big left from Santos misses.
Santos wants to clinch up but Tipton keeps it at a distance.
Byron Tipton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Tipton gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Tipton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiptons head. #T4#
Tipton is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tipton is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Tipton.
Santos is pushing Tipton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tipton is trying to break free.
Gustavo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tipton 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Tipton!

Byron Tipton made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'ITS MY TIME BABY! I WANT THAT F***ING BELT '.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 03, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 729 p4p, 39 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2126 p4p, 94 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gustavo Santos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.




172 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs



175 cm
31 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Mata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Santos
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Mata'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.
Santos wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.

Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mata uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Santos
Mata wants to control but instead Santos manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Santos is looking to get back to full guard here but Mata has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Santos

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Mata content to control rather than advance.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Mata.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata slows the pace down in half guard.
Mata frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (11) vs (0) Santos
Mata wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to work his way around to Santos's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mata wants to take Santos's back but he can't do it this time.
Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos is still trying to improve position.
Santos has given up his back here. Will Mata look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (14) vs (0) Santos

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mata tightening his grip on Santos, looking for the choke.

Mata is looking for the choke from the back position but Santos is controlling his hands well.

Mata looking for the RNC.
Santos wants to escape the position.
Santos breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (14) vs (2) Santos

Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata controlling Santos's posture.
Mata is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Mata is pulling down on Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Santos, at least for the moment.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos is looking to advance position but Mata has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (18) vs (2) Santos
Santos has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (21) vs (2) Santos
Santos is keeping busy.
Santos rolls, trying to escape but Mata keeps control of the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Santos fending off the submission attempt from Mata.
Santos controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Santos is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to break free.

Santos fending off the submission attempt from Mata.
Santos tries to escape the position.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Mata gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to escape the position.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Mata is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Santos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Santos for a finish.
Mata struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mata really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Santos.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mata's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata controlling the position well here. Santos rolled but Mata kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Mata working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mata is riding his opponent, not letting Santos buck him off.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to break free.

Mata looking for the choke but no joy.
Mata is trying to stick to Santos's back but Santos is turning into Mata. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mata's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (21) vs (4) Santos
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mata is pulling down on Santos's head to control his posture.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mata there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (21) vs (7) Santos
Mata is trying to escape the mount.
Santos looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata regains half guard.
Mata is trying is best to control the position here.
Mata wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.

Mata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos is keen to just control but Mata is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
A relieved looking Dado Mata thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2104 p4p, 98 weight class) and Kasey Scorpion (ranked 489 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpion has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Kasey Scorpion told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!




175 cm
31 yrs
137 lbs



187 cm
29 yrs
160 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kasey Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Scorpion rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Scorpion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Scorpion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (0) vs (2) Scorpion
Santos is doing well to control the position and prevent Scorpion from advancing to side control.
Scorpion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Santos!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (5) Scorpion
Scorpion looking to control and managing it successfully.

Scorpion is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Santos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Santos!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (5) Scorpion
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos passes Scorpion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard but Santos has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (5) Scorpion
Scorpion 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Scorpion!
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (8) vs (5) Scorpion
Scorpion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scorpion felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santos prevents Scorpion from getting the reversal.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scorpion tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is still trying to improve position.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Scorpion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scorpion trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard but Santos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (11) vs (5) Scorpion

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing that Santos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A lull in the action here.
Santos trying to control the action but Scorpion is working from the bottom.
Scorpion tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santos off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santos (11) vs (9) Scorpion
Scorpion controlling the position well here. Santos rolled but Scorpion kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Scorpion is trying to stick to Santos's back but Santos is turning into Scorpion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Scorpion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (13) vs (9) Scorpion
Scorpion controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Scorpion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scorpion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Scorpion.

Scorpion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (9) Scorpion
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scorpion keeps working.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Scorpion regains half guard.
Scorpion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scorpion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (16) vs (11) Scorpion
Santos is controlling Scorpion's posture.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to control.

Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scorpion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.

Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scorpion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Santos is trying to control the position but Scorpion postures up.
Scorpion pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scorpion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Scorpion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Scorpion 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.
Santos wants to control but Scorpion is keeping busy.
Scorpion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Scorpion has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Scorpion is keeping busy.
Scorpion is just content to waste time from the top position. Santos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Scorpion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scorpion wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Scorpion is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Scorpion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Scorpion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.

Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Scorpion wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santos is not content to let Scorpion control the position.
Santos is trying to control but can't.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scorpion wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Scorpion works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (14) Scorpion
Santos is trying to escape the position but Scorpion is controlling the position.
Scorpion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Scorpion stalls from top position.
Santos struggling a bit here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos is letting Scorpion control him for a moment.
Well,Santos is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

Scorpion working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scorpion trying to control the position but Santos is working away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos is letting Scorpion control him for a moment.
Scorpion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Scorpion staying calm.
Santos is trying to control Scorpion's posture but Scorpion avoids it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Scorpion wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Santos is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scorpion in side control, just content to control the action for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2108 p4p, 99 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 1464 p4p, 72 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.




175 cm
31 yrs
137 lbs



169 cm
40 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Tutov moves into the clinch.

Tutov manages to pull guard.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tutov keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Tutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos pushing down on Tutov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Tutov wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tutov has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tutov tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.

Tutov looking for submissions off his back.

Tutov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tutov is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Tutov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tutov trying to control here.
Tutov wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tutov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tutov is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tutov holds on and takes a little breather.
Tutov can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tutov is not content to let Santos control the position.
Tutov tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is controlling Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tutov is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Tutov is defending well.
We've been hearing that Santos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tutov trying to control but Santos postures up.

Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos prevents Tutov from improving his position.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tutov is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tutov is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tutov trying to control here.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tutov wants to get back to full guard.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tutov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tutov wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Tutov defends it.
Tutov tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Tutov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Santos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (3) vs (0) Tutov
Tutov wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Tutov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tutov tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tutov working to try and regain half guard.
Tutov tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Tutov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tutov tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Tutov is looking to get to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos avoids the attempt from Tutov to control.
Tutov can't escape the position.
Santos wants to control the pace but Tutov is squirming around nicely.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Tutov is trying to escape the mount.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to control but Tutov wriggling away.
Tutov tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos avoids the attempt from Tutov to control.
Santos controlling the pace for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Tutov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutov working to try and regain half guard.
Santos tries to control but Tutov wriggling away.
Tutov is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tutov is trying to escape the mount.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Santos continues to stall.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos wants to control the pace but Tutov is squirming around nicely.
Tutov is working to get back to half guard.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tutov tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.

 

Event: DUEL#104 Staal vs Momochi     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badger.
Santos connects with the punch.
Badger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badger thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Badger lands with a shot to the body.
Badger misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Santos. That snapped Badger's head back.
Badger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Santos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Badger throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Badger catches Santos right on the button with a cross.
Badger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Santos.#T1#
Badger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Badger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Badger.
Santos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Badger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Santos attempts a counter takedown but Badger avoids it well and moves away.
Badger misses with a looping right.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Badger just misses with a punch to the body.
Badger throws a chopping leg kick but Santos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santos is looking to counter the offense by Badger and move into the clinch.
Badger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Badger scoring well with a low kick there.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Badger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Badger punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Badger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Badger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Badger swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Santos clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Badger misses with some punches.
Badger throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Badger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Badger lands a right hand.
Santos blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Badger lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos has Badger pressed against the cage.
Santos has Badger pressed against the cage.
Santos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Santos misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Badger.
Badger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos scores with a hook to the body.
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Badger.
Badger struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Badger throws a head punch that misses.
Santos stalls.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
Santos scores with a shot to the side of Badger's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Badger breaks the clinch.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Badger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Badger swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos blocking some punches. #BC2#
Badger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haywood Badger 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.
#R2#
Badger lands a nice hook to Santos's body. Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Badger moved out of range nicely.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Badger throws a shot to the body.
Badger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Badger stalling in the clinch but Santos improves position.
Santos looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos. #T1#
Badger misses with some punches.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Badger controls his hands.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badger has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Badger swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Badger.
Badger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badger.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Badger avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Santos lands a left hand.
Badger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Badger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos tries to work over Badger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Badger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badger lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badger's elbow.
Badger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Santos has Badger pressed against the cage.
Badger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Badger misses with some punches.
Badger struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands. #T3#
Badger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Badger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Badger controls his hands.
Badger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Badger lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Badger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos blocks a jab.
Badger throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Badger thumps Santos with a low kick.
Badger misses with a low kick.
Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Badger.
Santos throws a body punch but Badger moves out of range. #CL#
Santos darts in and clinches Badger up against the cage.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badger's elbow.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badger backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Badger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badger swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Badger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Badger lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haywood Badger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Badger lands with a good body shot.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Badger throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem.
Badger misses with a body shot.
Badger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Badger manages to circle out of the way.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Badger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santos misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Haywood Badger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Badger swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haywood Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Badger counters with a straight right hand.
Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Santos throws a head kick but Badger moves out of range.
Badger throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Badger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Badger looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badger.
Badger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badger.
Badger throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
A big left from Badger misses.
Badger is looking to land body kicks.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Badger breaks away and moves out of range.
Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Santos gets a clinch.
Santos tries to work over Badger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haywood Badger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Badger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santos is stalling here.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Nice body punch from Badger.
Badger blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badger can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A frustrated look appears on Badger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badger struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haywood Badger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Badger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haywood Badger!

A very excited looking Haywood Badger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: HFC 116:Sang Seok vs Machado     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Monteban throws a wild body kick that Santos sees coming a mile off.
Monteban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Monteban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monteban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Monteban scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Monteban controlling the action here.#SUB#
Monteban is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Monteban.
Monteban throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monteban 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.#T1##SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Monteban.
Santos is trying to stand.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monteban.
Santos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Monteban is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monteban missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Monteban is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well. #T2#
Santos is not content to let Monteban control the position.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Monteban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Monteban sits in half guard. #SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Monteban.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Monteban is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monteban.
Monteban postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Monteban looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Monteban.#SUB#
Monteban working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Monteban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Monteban has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos 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 Monteban.
Santos trying to control the position but Monteban is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monteban tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Monteban dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Monteban connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Monteban has managed to clinch.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monteban jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monteban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monteban lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos is trying to stall.
Monteban throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monteban.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
Monteban tries to clinch up.
Santos wants to counter with a clinch but Monteban pushes him away.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monteban is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Monteban circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricardo Monteban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteban lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance. #T1##CL2#
Santos instigates a clinch.
Monteban stalls.
A short right from Santos on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Monteban on the inside.
Monteban lands a nice uppercut.
Monteban just leaning against Santos, taking a breather. #TD#
Monteban has hold of one of Santos's legs. Santos is fighting the takedown attempt but Monteban gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Monteban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Monteban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monteban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ricardo Monteban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Monteban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monteban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Monteban is proving a slippery customer.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monteban scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Monteban lands a couple of elbows.
Monteban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monteban preventing the sweep.
Monteban throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monteban accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos is trying to control the position but Monteban postures up.
Santos has momentary wrist control but Monteban slips an elbow through the middle.
Monteban postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Monteban works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Monteban thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Monteban throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Monteban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monteban throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Monteban drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monteban has Santos in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monteban is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Monteban dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Monteban connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off.
Santos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monteban as he avoids it easily.
Monteban throws a good cross that connects.
Monteban throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Monteban loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.#TD#
Monteban scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Santos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Monteban connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Monteban landing a few strikes.
Monteban looking to control but instead Santos has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Santos moves into full guard.
Monteban pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monteban working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Monteban is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Monteban missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Monteban.
Santos is in trouble now - Monteban has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Monteban jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Santos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Santos and Monteban has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Monteban scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santos to see if he's OK.
Monteban working the ground and pound from side control.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Monteban grinds an elbow into Santos's temple.
Santos looks to move to half guard but instead Monteban has passed into mount! Damn!
Santos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos wants to hold on but Monteban pushes him away.#SUB#
Monteban looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Monteban lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Santos is rocked!
Monteban with a couple of short strikes.
Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Santos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Monteban tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Monteban landing strikes from the mount and Santos is in trouble!
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Monteban finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monteban in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB#
Monteban goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Santos turns into him and now he's in Monteban's guard.
Monteban keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Monteban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Monteban clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Monteban throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monteban's guard.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Monteban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monteban trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Monteban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Monteban escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santos pushing down on Monteban's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monteban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Monteban looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Monteban looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Monteban works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in Combate Gym 🇧🇷 inform me that Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Monteban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Monteban is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Monteban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monteban tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos wants to control but Monteban is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monteban scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Monteban pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Monteban just leaning against Santos, taking a breather.
Monteban goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santos tries to clinch but Monteban is having none of it.
Monteban wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ricardo Monteban will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monteban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monteban throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monteban.
Monteban shoots in but no luck this time.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos tries to clinch up
and Monteban counters with a nice uppercut.
Monteban throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monteban thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monteban throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Santos counters by clinching up. #T1##BC#
Monteban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monteban lands a glancing blow to the side of Santos's head.#CL#
Monteban pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Monteban taking a breather.
Monteban jumps guard but Santos stands there with Monteban around his waist. Monteban gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monteban.
Monteban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos is trying to stall.
Monteban jumps guard but Santos stands there with Monteban around his waist. Monteban gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Monteban misses with the head strike.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Monteban blocks a body shot from Santos.
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monteban backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Monteban.
Monteban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos trying to control the position but instead, Monteban has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santos into the cage.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Monteban tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos smiles and moves away.
Monteban scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santos wants to clinch up but Monteban keeps it at a distance.
Santos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMonteban.
Ricardo Monteban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Monteban coming out on top.
Monteban connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monteban throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monteban throws a push kick but Santos slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Monteban is trying to drag Santos to the mat but Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4##TD#
Monteban manages to pull guard.
Santos trying to control but Monteban is working from the bottom.
Monteban managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Monteban is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Monteban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monteban has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Monteban!

Ricardo Monteban is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Ricardo Monteban, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: HFC Fight Night 3     
Date:   Aug 09, 2017
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Santos pushes Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Franklin misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Franklin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
Franklin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Club FC that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Santos trying to control the position.
Franklin landing with the ground and pound.
Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franklin throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Franklin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos 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 Franklin.
Franklin is letting Santos control him for a moment.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Franklin stops Santos from passing to mount.
Franklin is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santos prevents Franklin from improving his position.
Santos works his way into side control.
Franklin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Franklin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in Combate Gym 🇧🇷 inform me that Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Franklin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard. #T3#
Franklin is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franklin defends it well.
Santos works his way into full mount!
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franklin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Franklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Santos.
Franklin can't get the takedown.
Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Franklin misses.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Franklin instigates a clinch.
Franklin tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Franklin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Franklin has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos. #TD2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Santos controlling the action here.#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos works his way into side control. #T2#
Franklin is trying to improve his position.
Franklin is trying to work for a sweep but Santos has mounted him!
Santos looking to control but Franklin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Franklin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Franklin is working hard here to advance position.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Franklin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Franklin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Santos controlling from mount.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Franklin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Franklin is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Santos looking to control but Franklin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gustavo Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franklin can't escape the position.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Franklin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santos is looking to clinch but Franklin is avoiding it. #CL2#
Santos clinches up with Franklin and pushes him back against the cage.
Franklin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Franklin looking for a takedown.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin can't get the takedown. #T1#
Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santos tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Santos is working Franklin over against the cage.
Santos avoiding damage.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franklin's elbow.
Franklin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franklin.
Santos stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santos continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Franklin looking for a takedown.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustavo Santos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franklin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Santos lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Santos to work. #T3#
Santos lands with a light punch inside.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Franklin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Santos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Santos manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Santos clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franklin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Santos throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franklin feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santos.
Franklin takes a jab right on the kisser.
James Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Santos takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Franklin to pass into mount.
Santos trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: HFC 109:Mangrove vs Yaj 2     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1##CL#
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulkunen, pushing him back against the cage.
Kulkunen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kulkunen tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Kulkunen wants a takedown but no success here.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veikko Kulkunen.
Kulkunen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kulkunen wants a takedown.
Kulkunen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kulkunen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Kulkunen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulkunen shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Kulkunen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1##CL#
Santos drives through and clinches with Kulkunen against the cage.
Santos stalls. #TD2#
Kulkunen jumps into guard, dragging Santos to the mat.
Kulkunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulkunen, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kulkunen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Kulkunen is defending the position.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulkunen tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Kulkunen moves into full guard. #T2#
Santos controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kulkunen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos advances position into side control!
Kulkunen is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos advances nicely into full mount.
Kulkunen can't escape the position.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Kulkunen is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Santos looking to control but Kulkunen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulkunen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos tries to control but Kulkunen wriggling away.
Kulkunen is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Santos'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.
Kulkunen keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Santos tries to control but Kulkunen wriggling away.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kulkunen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulkunen tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulkunen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kulkunen is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Santos rushes Kulkunen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kulkunen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santos is defending well.
Santos gets underhooks to prevent Kulkunen's takedown attempt.
Kulkunen looking for a takedown.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veikko Kulkunen.
Kulkunen tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santos scores with a hook to the body.
Kulkunen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Kulkunen shoots in.
Kulkunen goes for a double leg but Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santos continues to drive forward.#CL#
Kulkunen gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Kulkunen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Santos tries to stall but Kulkunen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kulkunen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos lands with a shot to the body. #T1##TD2#
Santos tries to sprawl but Kulkunen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Veikko Kulkunen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulkunen wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.#SUB#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulkunen is aware though and is defending well.
Kulkunen passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kulkunen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Kulkunen has control of the leg.
Kulkunen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Kulkunen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kulkunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos wants to control from the top but Kulkunen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kulkunen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Kulkunen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kulkunen working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulkunen can do to turn this around?
Kulkunen can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulkunen tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Kulkunen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kulkunen is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kulkunen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Kulkunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulkunen wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kulkunen dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.#CL#
Santos clinches up against the cage.
Kulkunen is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veikko Kulkunen.
Kulkunen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Kulkunen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Kulkunen jumps into guard, dragging Santos to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kulkunen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulkunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulkunen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kulkunen is looking for a triangle here but Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kulkunen tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Santos takes a little break here. Kulkunen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kulkunen regains half guard.
Kulkunen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kulkunen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos 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 Kulkunen.
Kulkunen being controlled for a moment.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulkunen keeps working.
Kulkunen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santos off and has taken his back!
Kulkunen controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position. #T3##SUB2#
Kulkunen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Santos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Santos for a finish.
Kulkunen avoiding Santos 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Kulkunen looking for the choke but no joy.
Santos staying busy and making it hard for Kulkunen to control.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kulkunen is looking for the choke from the back position but Santos is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Santos tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kulkunen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santos is defending well though. Kulkunen let's go of the attempt for now.
Kulkunen gets his hands free as Santos looks to control.
Kulkunen is looking to control Santos but Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Santos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos breaks Kulkunen's hooks off and manages to turn into his 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 Gustavo Santos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: RFL 32: Last Event     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Claudiano.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Claudiano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Claudiano's guard.
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Claudiano pulls Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Claudiano pulls Santos in to control the position. #T1#
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Claudiano pulls Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Santos trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Santos preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Claudiano scores with a hook.#T2#
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claudiano avoids it really well and circles away.
Waldo Claudiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Santos.#CL#
Claudiano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
A short left from Claudiano. #TD2#
Santos successfully pulls guard.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Claudiano working some strikes from top position.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Santos wants to control the position but Claudiano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Santos tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg. #SUB#
Claudiano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Claudiano.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Claudiano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claudiano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos trying to hold on to Claudiano's head to control him but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
Claudiano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Claudiano working over Santos with some ground and pound. Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Claudiano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos is concentrating on defense, preventing Claudiano from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Claudiano jabs at Santos's body.
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Claudiano lands with a right hand.
Donk. Claudiano catches Santos right on the button with a cross.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off.#CL2#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Claudiano works on Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claudiano lands a shot to the body.
Claudiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Claudiano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Waldo Claudiano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Claudiano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Claudiano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Claudiano postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Claudiano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Claudiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano landing some decent shots from guard.
Claudiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Claudiano is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Claudiano lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Claudiano trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Claudiano is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Claudiano lands a couple of elbows.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claudiano manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Santos pushing down on Claudiano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Santos is trying to control. Claudiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano is looking to get back to full guard here but Santos has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
My spies in Combate Gym 🇧🇷 inform me that Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Claudiano regains half guard.
Claudiano is holding on to half guard well.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass. #SUB#
Claudiano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldo Claudiano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.#T1#
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Claudiano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claudiano tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Santos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Santos wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Claudiano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Claudiano looking to control but Santos passes into half guard.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Claudiano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claudiano looking for a sweep. Not yet Claudiano, not yet.
Claudiano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Claudiano trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Claudiano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!

 

Event: RFL 30: Pete vs Altare     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Shot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shot misses.
No joy there for Shot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shot sprawls and moves away.
A combination from Shot does no damage.
Shot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos moves out of range as Shot strikes.
Shot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Shot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it. #CL#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Shot scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Santos successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Shot throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Shot wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Shot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Shot tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos pulls Shot in close to prevent any damage.
Shot lands a couple of digs.
Santos wants to sweep here but Shot controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Shot looking to pass the guard.
Shot throws a big elbow that misses.
Shot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos looking to control.
Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Shot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santos wants to sweep here but Shot controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Shot throws a big right hand that misses.
Shot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shot trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Santos's head coaches at Combate Gym 🇧🇷 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Shot gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Shot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos blocking some punches.
Santos jumps guard but Shot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shot looking to stall.
Shot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santos tries to pull guard but Shot forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos is working for takedown but Shot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##TD#
Santos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shot's legs.
Shot is trying to get back to half guard.
Shot manages to get back to half guard.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shot is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos wants to take a breather but Shot is having none of it.
Shot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos wants to control but Shot is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Santos attempts a counter takedown but Shot avoids it well and moves away.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shot moves into the clinch successfully.
Shot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Shot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shot throws a nice head kick!
Sebastian Shot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shot.
Santos attempts a counter takedown but Shot avoids it well and moves away.
Shot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Santos tries for a takedown but Shot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sebastian Shot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos is trying to drag Shot to the mat but Shot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shot walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Shot wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Shot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shot.
Shot throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Shot struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Shot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shot wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santos's brow.
Santos is working for takedown but Shot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Shot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards. #TD#
Santos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Santos manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shot keeps working.
Shot tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Shot wants to control but Santos postures up.#ES2#
Shot bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shot scores with a nice strike.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shot.
Nice sprawl there from Shot as Santos shoots in.
A low kick from Santos is predictable there
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Shot pushes him off.
Shot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santos looks for a takedown but Shot sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Shot misses.#T4#
Shot misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shot tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Shot sneaks back into half guard.
Santos thows a huge punch but Shot dodges it nicely.
Shot moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shot is on top in guard. #REVB#
Santos looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shot.
Shot lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Shot sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shot.
Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shot connects with the punch.
Shot throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Shot.#TD#
Santos shoots in and bounces Shot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Shot scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Shot lands with a nice combination. Santos backs away looking to recover.
Santos tries for a takedown but Shot circles away easily
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shot plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shot lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Shot misses with a body punch.
Shot doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Shot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shot looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Shot has him pressed against the cage.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Shot breaks the clinch. #TD#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shot trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Shot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB2#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Shot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shot throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shot wants to improve his position but instead Santos has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Shot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shot moves into full guard.
Sebastian Shot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Shot is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Shot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Shot!

Sebastian Shot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: RFL 27: Claudiano vs Santos     
Date:   May 24, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Santos has clasped his hands together around Claudiano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Claudiano tries to improve position but can't.
Santos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano is trying to work for a sweep but Santos has mounted him!
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Claudiano is looking to escape.
Claudiano's coaches at Brazilian Elite Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Claudiano is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Claudiano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Claudiano wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Claudiano can't escape the position.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Santos goes for an armbar but Claudiano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Claudiano. #T2#
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Claudiano throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Claudiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claudiano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Claudiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Claudiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claudiano landing some decent shots from guard.
Claudiano works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Santos wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Claudiano works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Claudiano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano throws a big elbow that misses.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Santos shoots in and bounces Claudiano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Claudiano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudiano is retaining full guard.
Claudiano pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into side control.
Santos trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom. #T1#
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano gets full guard.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claudiano keeps working.
Claudiano tries to improve position but can't.
Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Claudiano's legs.
Claudiano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos's best efforts.
Claudiano keeping control of the position.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Claudiano!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano holds on for dear life.
Claudiano wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Claudiano clinches.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
Claudiano misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Claudiano regains guard immediately.
Claudiano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Claudiano is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Claudiano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santos is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Claudiano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Claudiano lands a big shot there that rocks Santos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Claudiano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Claudiano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Santos looks a forlorn figure.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Claudiano tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Claudiano lands a big elbow.
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Claudiano with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Claudiano landing strikes from the mount.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano scoring with strikes but Santos is staying in there.
Santos can't escape the position.
Claudiano is landing with some decent strikes but Santos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Claudiano prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Claudiano is landing with some decent strikes but Santos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Claudiano landing shots from mount.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos regains half guard.
Claudiano missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Claudiano is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Claudiano lands a nice short elbow.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Claudiano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Claudiano. #SUB#
Claudiano seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waldo Claudiano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos and Waldo Claudiano. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




175 cm
28 yrs
137 lbs



160 cm
28 yrs
149 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Santos decides to pull guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Claudiano working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Claudiano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (3) Claudiano
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Claudiano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Claudiano dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Johnson MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the position.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Claudiano slows the pace down.
Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Claudiano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Santos won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos has his hands clasped together around Claudiano's back. He's all about the action.
Santos wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Santos wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Claudiano is just content to waste time from the top position. Santos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Santos working a defensive guard here.

Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Santos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Claudiano uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (6) Claudiano
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Claudiano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Claudiano controlling the position from side mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos regains half guard.
Claudiano is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Claudiano.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Santos tries to roll over but Claudiano keeps him under control.
Santos is looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos controls Claudiano momentarily but Claudiano frees himself.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos is pulling down on Claudiano's head. It's preventing any offense from Claudiano, at least for the moment.
Claudiano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (9) Claudiano
Claudiano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Santos is not content to let Claudiano control the position.
Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Santos is trying to control Claudiano's posture but Claudiano avoids it.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controls the position.
Claudiano trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos is letting Claudiano control him for a moment.
Well,Santos is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Claudiano working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Claudiano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Santos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 9 to 0.

 

Event: RFL 016 Krause vs Machado     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Santos trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Ramirez throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.#TD#
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ramirez is tapping! Great win for Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: EPL 11.9     
Date:   Jan 25, 2017
#R1#
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been hearing reports that Wright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.#CL2#
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright is working Santos over against the cage.
Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Wright throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Wright gets an underhook and turns Santos into the cage.
Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Wright gets an underhook and turns Santos into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage. #BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos wants to clinch but Wright slips to the side
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Santos moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Santos clinches.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wright missing with knees to the body.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage. #BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright misses with a low kick as Santos jumps back.
Santos feints the counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.#CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Santos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Santos.
Wright misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Wright settles back down. #TD2#
Santos scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Wright continues to stall.
Santos wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Wright will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Santos wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wright working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yong Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wright defends it well.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santos. That did some damage!#CL2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Wright misses with a knee strike.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Wright gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Wright looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos avoids the elbow strike from Wright, against the cage.
Wright tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright throws an elbow that misses.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Santos taking a breather.
Santos wants to stall.
Santos tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos avoids it.
Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Wright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Santos down.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Wright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright lunges at Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santos's hand.
Santos tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Wright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yong Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Santos.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Santos. #BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Wright settles back down.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Santos tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos. #CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright lands a right hand.
Santos has Wright pushed against the cage.#T4#
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright prevents a body shot from Santos.
Santos tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright is working Santos over against the cage.
Wright tries to land knees in the clinch but Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos. #BC#
Wright breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Santos rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Wright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Wright.
Wright tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yong Wright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos wants to clinch but Wright slips to the side
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Wright gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
Wright feints and then cracks Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santos down. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wright enables Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wright manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
Wright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
More hug and hope from Wright.#T1#
Santos content to stall in guard here.
Wright controlling the position.
Wright's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Wright's legs - danger averted.
Santos won't allow Wright to sweep him here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wright with a hook.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Santos tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Yong Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
Yong Wright is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Santos clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Wright.
Wright lands with a left to the head.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses. #T3#
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wright lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yong Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Santos.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Wright lands with a left to the head.
Santos stalling in the clinch but Wright improves position.
Santos prevents a body shot from Wright.
A short uppercut from Wright.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action. #T4#
Santos gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Wright throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Santos.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Santos has Wright pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustavo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yong Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yong Wright!

A relieved looking Yong Wright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: LKO24 Destruction     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1##TD#
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Santos trying to control the pace.
Santos stalling away here and it's allowed Cho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Santos trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Santos trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
Cho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Cho is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Santos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cho has Santos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cho pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Santos tumbling to the mat - Cho dives into Santos's guard.#T2#
Cho wants to stand but Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cho defends it easily.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Cho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Cho wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Santos's closed guard. He's half up but Santos has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Santos pivots and extends the arm, Cho falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Santos! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: LKO Fight Night 6     
Date:   Aug 03, 2016
#R1#
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Mayo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Mayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos effectively controlling the action here.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Mayo avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Mayo looking to slow down the pace here.
Mayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Mayo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Santos. #T1#
Mayo is looking to control Santos's arms but Santos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayo has his back to the cage.
Mayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santos stalls.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santos as Mayo tries to tie him up.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Santos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mayo regains guard.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mayo for as long as he can get away with.
Santos continues to stall.#T2#
More hug and hope from Santos.
Mayo working a defensive guard here.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We've been hearing that Santos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Mayo wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos tries to work over Mayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos just leaning against Mayo, taking a breather.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayo prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos is stalling here.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mayo up against the cage.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayo backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos avoids it.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos trying to control the position but instead, Mayo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santos into the cage.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Mayo misses.
Mayo wants to land a leg kick but Santos is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos moves away from the strike by Mayo. #CL#
Santos rushes Mayo and presses him up against the cage.
Santos taking a breather.
A short right from Mayo.
Santos lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santos avoiding damage as Mayo throws knees to the body.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mayo after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mayo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mayo has Santos pushed against the cage.
Santos is working Mayo over against the cage.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Mayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santos.
Mayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Mayo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mayo prevents a body shot from Santos.
Mayo being controlled against the cage.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mayo up against the cage.
Mayo tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Mayo is trying to stall.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayo looking to stall.
Mayo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayo's elbow.
Mayo lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those.
Santos lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
Mayo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Mayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayo throws a head punch that misses.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Mayo is breathing heavily.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Mayo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Santos.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mayo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayo with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Santos lands a takedown into guard.
Mayo wants to control the position but Santos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayo defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Santos shoots in and bounces Mayo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Santos content to stall in guard here.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him. #SUB#
Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Santos postures up.
Mayo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Santos.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chris Mayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayo tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Mayo. Beautiful body shot.
Chris Mayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Santos forces Mayo back against the cage and clinches.
Mayo blocks a body shot from Santos.
Mayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos blocks an elbow strike from Mayo.
Mayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Santos tries to work over Mayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Santos avoiding damage as Mayo throws knees to the body.
Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Santos lands with a light punch inside.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayo or not. #T3#
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos trying to stall but Mayo improves his position.
Mayo missing with knees to the body.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mayo fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mayo trying to stall but Santos improves his position.
Mayo blocks a body shot from Santos.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayo can do to turn this around?
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mayo trying to land knees to the body.
Mayo misses with a knee strike.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mayo with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayo controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Mayo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayo tries to land knees in the clinch but Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Mayo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mayo blocks a body shot from Santos.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mayo missing with knees to the body.
Santos blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: LKO2 Unexpected     
Date:   Jun 19, 2016
#R1##TD#
Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Berdich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Berdich'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.
Berdich looking for a sweep. Not yet Berdich, not yet.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berdich keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos is pushing down on Berdich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berdich is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Berdich wants to get back to full guard.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berdich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Berdich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Berdich looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdich trying to get back to full guard but Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Berdich is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Santos looking to control but Berdich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berdich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos tries to control but Berdich wriggling away.
Berdich manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Berdich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berdich.
Santos is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Berdich.
Berdich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard. #REVB#
Santos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Berdich from controlling successfully.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berdich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berdich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berdich is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Berdich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Berdich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Berdich winds up and cracks Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Santos won't allow Berdich to pass to mount.
Santos keeping control of the position.
Santos trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Berdich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Berdich in his half guard. #T4#
Berdich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berdich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Santos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is trying to stand back up but Berdich is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andy Berdich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Berdich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Berdich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Berdich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Berdich eventually gives up the hold.
Berdich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berdich pulls his head out easily.
Santos controlling the position well.
Berdich trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Santos has his hands clasped together around Berdich's back. He's all about the action.
Santos trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Berdich manages to pass to mount!
Berdich working the ground and pound effectively.
Berdich prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Santos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berdich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santos's face.
Berdich landing shots from mount.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berdich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Berdich's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Berdich moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Santos has worked his arm free - good work by Santos!
Andy Berdich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berdich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berdich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santos to see if he's OK.
Berdich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Berdich looks up at the clock and then as Santos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Berdich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Santos wants to control but Berdich postures up.#SUB2#
Berdich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Berdich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Berdich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berdich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos is trying to control Berdich's posture but Berdich avoids it.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Berdich cracks Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Berdich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos prevents Berdich from improving position.
Santos is trying to control Berdich's posture but Berdich avoids it.
Berdich is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is not content to let Berdich control the position.
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Berdich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Berdich shoots in and gets a takedown into Santos's guard.#SUB#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berdich throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Berdich has gone for a leg lock! Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berdich's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Berdich is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Berdich wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berdich there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Berdich is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Berdich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berdich keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Santos is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Berdich is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Santos!

 

Event: Infinity: Gods of Pain     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1#
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stenberg misses the jab.
Stenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Stenberg.
Santos avoids the body shot from Stenberg. #CL2#
Santos rushes Stenberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenberg tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Santos tries to work over Stenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Stenberg is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stenberg down to the mat. Stenberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stenberg lands a slapping body shot.
Stenberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Stenberg throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Stenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Fredrik Stenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenberg swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Stenberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenberg keeps working.
Stenberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Academy of Arse Whoopers, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg struggling a bit here.
Stenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stenberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg struggling a bit here.#T3#
Stenberg is trying to work for a sweep but Santos has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tries to control but Stenberg wriggling away.
Stenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Stenberg defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santos content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stenberg scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stenberg swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Stenberg gets a double leg takedown into Santos's guard.#SUB2#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenberg defends it easily.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenberg.
Stenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stenberg stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenberg defends well.#T1#
Stenberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Stenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stenberg is now in half guard.
Stenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Stenberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stenberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
Santos keeping control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Stenberg there.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB#
Stenberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Santos is trying to stand back up but Stenberg is controlling him
Stenberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Santos has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Stenberg escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Stenberg!
Stenberg trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Stenberg is working Santos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stenberg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Santos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stenberg. #T4#
Stenberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Stenberg working the ground and pound.
Stenberg lands some shots froms side control.
Santos wants to control but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg is putting a hurting on Santos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stenberg cracks Santos with a big elbow.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenberg lands some shots froms side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Stenberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Stenberg dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stenberg lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Stenberg pushes him off.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stenberg stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stenberg lands a jab to the nose.
Stenberg leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stenberg lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos tries to clinch but Stenberg moves away #TD#
and Stenberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Stenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fredrik Stenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Stenberg cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Stenberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos wants to stand up but Stenberg is controlling him.
Stenberg throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Stenberg trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Stenberg works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Stenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stenberg works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Stenberg trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santos wants to stand up but Stenberg is controlling him.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stenberg lands with a good body shot.
Stenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Stenberg scores with a hook.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stenberg jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenberg. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos wants to clinch up but Stenberg keeps it at a distance.
Gustavo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik Stenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stenberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!

A very excited looking Fredrik Stenberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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