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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Santiago.
Fist connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Santiago tumbling to the canvas! Fist pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Santiago was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Exploding Fist!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 6
Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Rurik throws a combination. Santiago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Dick Santiago has been cut.
Rurik avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Santiago moves out of range as Rurik strikes.
Rurik lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Santiago - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rurik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Rurik!
An out of breath Vladimir Rurik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Connolly throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Santiago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santiago.
Santiago sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Connolly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santiago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Santiago.#T1#
Connolly trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Santiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connolly, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Santiago breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Connolly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Connolly wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy.
Santiago manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Santiago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connolly manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Santiago gets to his feet - Connolly follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Connolly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Connolly looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Connolly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santiago dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Santiago stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Connolly lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Connolly dives in and scores a takedown into Santiago's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Santiago manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3##BC#
Santiago breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Santiago pushes Connolly up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Santiago pulls guard effortlessly.
Connolly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santiago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Santiago stays in close to Connolly's body and controls the position.
Santiago lands a couple of digs.
Santiago 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. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Connolly moves into the clinch.
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Santiago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Santiago lands a takedown into guard.
Connolly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santiago is one step ahead there.
Connolly trying to control the position.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Connolly can do to turn this around?
Santiago scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick Santiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connolly is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Santiago postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santiago showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Connolly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santiago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Santiago is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Connolly presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2##TD#
Santiago has hold of one of Connolly's legs. Connolly is fighting the takedown attempt but Santiago gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Santiago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Santiago lands a couple of digs.
Santiago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santiago postures up and lands a big shot to Connolly's brow.
Santiago sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Santiago moves into the clinch.#TD#
Santiago successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Connolly is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Santiago dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Connolly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santiago's half guard.
Santiago pushes Connolly off looking to stand but Connolly dives back in and keeps control.
Santiago tries to get to full guard but Connolly has control of the leg.
Santiago manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Connolly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santiago keeping full guard, as Connolly tries to pass. #T1#
Connolly stops Santiago from standing up. #ES#
Santiago manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Connolly gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Santiago manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Santiago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Santiago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Santiago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Santiago has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Connolly has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dick Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Santiago takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Santiago jumps guard.
Connolly stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.
Santiago controlling Connolly's posture. #T3#
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Santiago has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Connolly off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Santiago cracks a nice hook into Connolly's ribs.
No joy there for Santiago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santiago misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4##CL#
Santiago moves into the clinch.#TD#
Santiago is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Connolly can't fight it off and eventually Santiago manages to take the fight to the floor. Connolly looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santiago 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.
Santiago is working Connolly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santiago 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Santiago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Hendricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hendricks falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santiago controlling the action here.#SUB#
Santiago in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hendricks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Santiago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Santiago has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Santiago works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Santiago works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Santiago postures up.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santiago.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santiago 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##T1#
Santiago stalling.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Santiago from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith wants to improve his position but Santiago is controlling well.
#SUB#
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Santiago 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.
#T3#
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Santiago working Smith over with strikes.
Santiago working the head and body with strikes.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Santiago slows the pace down in half guard.
Santiago lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santiago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago is taking a breather. Smith 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.
Smith is pressing down on Santiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santiago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Santiago 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#
A head kick by Smith misses
and Santiago counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Santiago moves into the clinch.#TD#
Santiago gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santiago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith wants to stand but Santiago is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES#
Santiago pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santiago moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santiago wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely.
Smith works over Santiago with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Santiago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith is wriggling around but Santiago manages to pass to half guard.
#T3#
Smith wants to control but Santiago is keeping busy.
Santiago not doing much here.
Smith trying to control but Santiago postures up.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santiago pulls his head out easily. #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.
Santiago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Santiago decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Smith pushes Santiago up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Santiago dominated that second round.
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##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Santiago manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Santiago successfully pulls guard.
Santiago wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Santiago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Santiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Santiago is proving a slippery customer.
Santiago 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#
Santiago'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.
Smith is trying to keep Santiago in close.
#SUB2#
Santiago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santiago has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Smith clinches. #T3#
Smith gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santiago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santiago went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santiago throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Santiago tries to improve position but can't.
Santiago gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santiago defends it well.
Santiago is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Smith.
I think Santiago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Santiago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Abbas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Abbas trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago is looking to stand up but Abbas isn't so interested in that idea.
Abbas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now.
Santiago wants to sweep but no luck.
Abbas trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago wants to sweep here but Abbas controlling him for the moment.
Santiago wants to stand and escape but Abbas is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Abbas gets a double leg takedown into Santiago's guard.#ES#
Santiago pushes Abbas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Abbas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Abbas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abbas is looking to stand up but Santiago isn't so interested in that idea.
Santiago postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Santiago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abbas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abbas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Abbas looking to pass the guard.
Santiago 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.
Abbas wants to pass the guard but Santiago is keeping the position.
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago is looking to stand up but Abbas isn't so interested in that idea.
Santiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Abbas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abbas scoring with some ground and pound.
Abbas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abbas wants to stand but Santiago is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santiago has his hands on Abbas's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abbas. #T4#
Santiago gets back to half guard.
Santiago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#ES#
Santiago pushes Abbas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Abbas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santiago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Abbas looks winded!
Santiago is looking to stand up but Abbas isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Abbas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Santiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Abbas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santiago tries to kick Abbas off but Abbas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santiago moves into full guard.
Santiago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abbas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Abbas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago controlling from the top position.
Santiago wants to stand but Abbas is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Abbas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santiago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Abbas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Santiago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abbas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santiago, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santiago looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santiago wants to sweep here but Abbas controlling him for the moment.
Santiago has Abbas pulled in close to control his posture.
Abbas won't allow Santiago to sweep him here.
Santiago controlling the position.#T3#
Abbas trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Santiago pulls Abbas in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Abbas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Santiago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Santiago is looking for a sweep. Abbas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abbas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abbas is breathing heavily.
Abbas is looking to take a break and control but Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Santiago has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abbas is working away from the top position though.
Santiago is looking to escape.
Santiago controlling the position well.
Santiago gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago controlling the position.
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 Dick Santiago will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Abbas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santiago won't allow Abbas to pass to mount.
Abbas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abbas prevents Santiago from standing back up.
Abbas trying to control from half guard but Santiago is working away.
Abbas prevents Santiago from standing back up.
Santiago wants to control but Abbas is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago pushes Abbas off looking to stand but Abbas dives back in and keeps control.
#ES#
Santiago pushes Abbas off and gets back to his feet.
Abbas throws a sloppy head kick
and Santiago counters with a two punch combo. #T1##CL2#
Abbas clinches up with Santiago and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Santiago is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Abbas can't fight it off and eventually Santiago manages to take the fight to the floor. Abbas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Abbas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santiago is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abbas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU#
Santiago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Abbas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Santiago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Santiago tries to get to full guard but Abbas has control of the leg. #ES#
Santiago manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Abbas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abbas smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Abbas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abbas lands in his opponent's guard.
Abbas tries to stand but Santiago is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Santiago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Santiago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abbas is trying to control the position but Santiago postures up.
Santiago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abbas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #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.
Abbas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santiago lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Abbas has his foot on Santiago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santiago works his way back into a safe position though.
Santiago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santiago'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 stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbas slips a jab and a cross from Santiago.
#CL#
Santiago clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santiago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toletus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toletus throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Toletus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santiago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Toletus prevents Santiago from escaping the position.
Toletus wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Toletus decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toletus scores with a hook to the body. Santiago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santiago enables Toletus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santiago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1##SU2#
Toletus gets to his feet - Santiago follows without any prompting.
Toletus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toletus.#CUT2#
It looks like Dick Santiago has been cut.#CL#
Santiago clinches. #BC2#
Toletus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toletus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santiago enables Toletus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santiago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Santiago is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Santiago drags the fight down to the ground.
Toletus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santiago trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santiago holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Toletus trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Toletus stands up and waves to Santiago to follow him. #TD2#
Toletus scores with a takedown into Santiago's guard.#ES#
Santiago manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Toletus looks winded!#TD#
Toletus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Santiago is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Toletus to the mat. Toletus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Toletus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3#
Santiago looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toletus seems keen to control Santiago's posture.
Santiago not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toletus working a defensive guard here.
Santiago controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Toletus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santiago wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Toletus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Toletus gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Santiago throws Toletus to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Toletus dives in and scores a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Toletus passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yambo Toletus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Santiago's cut.
That's time! Santiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Santiago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santiago lands in his opponent's guard.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Toletus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago throws a strike but Toletus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Santiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santiago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toletus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago trying to control but Toletus is working from the bottom.
Santiago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Santiago not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Toletus.
Santiago controlling from the top position.
Toletus is controlling Santiago's posture.
Toletus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santiago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dick Santiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santiago 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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Toletus keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Santiago is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Toletus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toletus throws a big shot that misses.
Santiago drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toletus sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Toletus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Toletus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toletus is breathing heavily.#T3#
Santiago is looking to stand up but Toletus isn't so interested in that idea.
Santiago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Toletus is controlling Santiago's posture.
Santiago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toletus 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.
Toletus seems keen to control Santiago's posture.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Toletus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santiago defends well.
Santiago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santiago seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toletus for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Santiago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Santiago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Santiago's cut.
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##CL#
Santiago moves into range and clinches up with Toletus.
Santiago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toletus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santiago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toletus walks away with a smile on his face. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Toletus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Toletus stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toletus prevents Santiago from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Santiago is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Toletus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Toletus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1##BC2#
Toletus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Toletus 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.
Toletus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago pulls Toletus in close to his closed guard and prevents Toletus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toletus scoring with some ground and pound.
Santiago 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.
Santiago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toletus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Toletus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Santiago won't allow Toletus to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Toletus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santiago passes into side control.
#SUB#
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Santiago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Santiago is putting a hurting on Toletus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Santiago trying to control the action but Toletus is working from the bottom.
Santiago in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Santiago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santiago taking a breather here.
Toletus tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Santiago tries for a kimura but Toletus is defending well.
A control attempt from Toletus but he's now mounted!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toletus is in a horrible position here. Santiago smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santiago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Santiago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Santiago misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Grahams.#CUT2#
It looks like Dick Santiago has been cut.
Grahams misses with a straight right.
Grahams throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santiago takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grahams blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Grahams throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Grahams avoids it well and moves away.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Grahams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grahams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Santiago is rocked!
Santiago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grahams rattles Santiago with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Santiago tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Grahams dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Santiago stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Grahams!
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