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Event: Dynasty 18     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Santiago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mickey Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Clark scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Santiago 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.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Santiago has been cut.
Clark throws the left hand but Santiago avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Santiago misses its intended target.
Santiago is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Clark doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Santiago crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Santiago's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Clark!
After winning the bout, Mickey Clark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Dynasty 15     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Cheese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santiago tries to clinch but Cheese is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Cheese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheese lands with a cross.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Cheese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santiago on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santiago misses with a shot to the body
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Santiago. That snapped Cheese's head back.
Santiago missing with a left hand there. Cheese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcus Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Cheese lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Santiago goes down! The ref sends Cheese to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Santiago 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!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago throws a poor cross that misses
and Cheese counters with a nice body shot.
Santiago walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Cheese! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Cheese!
A very excited looking Dick Cheese rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Dynasty 9     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Santiago checks a low kick from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Rhodes fails to land.
Santiago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhodes.
Santiago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rhodes is keeping busy.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Santiago.
Still in the clinch, Rhodes scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santiago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santiago works on Rhodes's body with a couple of short punches.
Rhodes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santiago.
Rhodes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Santiago lands an uppercut.
Santiago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago lands with a left to the head.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes lands a nice uppercut.
Santiago is trying to maintain a safe position but Rhodes gets an underhook and turns Santiago into the ropes.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santiago blocking some punches.
Santiago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Santiago.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
Rhodes blocking some punches. #T2#
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
Santiago 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.
A shot in the inside from Santiago.
Santiago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Rhodes is rocked!
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Oh Rhodes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Rhodes crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Rhodes face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Santiago takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marcus Santiago!
As Marcus Santiago got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: YEAH !!!!!!!'.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 2     
Date:   Aug 09, 2017
#R1#
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes 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.
Santiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiago.
Rhodes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santiago tries to clinch up but Rhodes circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhodes tries to counter with a clinch but Santiago shakes him off and moves away.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Rhodes counters by moving into the clinch.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago blocks an elbow strike.
Rhodes lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Santiago's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Santiago.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhodes controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santiago.#T1#
Santiago misses with some punches.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
A short body shot lands from Rhodes as the two fighters clinch.
Santiago lands with a left to the head.
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Santiago blocking some punches.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago is trying to maintain a safe position but Rhodes gets an underhook and turns Santiago into the ropes.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Santiago stalling in the clinch but Rhodes improves position.
Santiago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Santiago.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Santiago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santiago.
Santiago digs a right hand into Rhodes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rhodes's gas tank.
Santiago lands a body punch.
Santiago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rhodes looks winded!
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Santiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Rhodes misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Santiago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhodes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhodes wants to counter the offense by Santiago and move into the clinch position.#KD#
Rhodes walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Santiago rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Rhodes has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhodes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Santiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiago.
Rhodes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santiago is out of range and Rhodes settles back down.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Santiago.
Rhodes throws a chopping leg kick but Santiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santiago misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Rhodes clinches.
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!
Santiago scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santiago misses with some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Santiago here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Santiago blocking some punches.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Rhodes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhodes tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Rhodes back against the ropes.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago scores with a hook to the body.
Marcus Santiago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a punch but it's blocked by Santiago.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
A short right from Rhodes.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rhodes throws an elbow but it misses.
Santiago effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rhodes.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Santiago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Rhodes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the ropes.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Santiago will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
That's time! Santiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Santiago walks into a big right hand from Rhodes and goes down! The referee sends Rhodes to a neutral corner as Santiago gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Marcus Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD2#
Rhodes scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Santiago to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Rhodes away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Santiago 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#
Santiago is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago checks a low kick from Rhodes.
Oh Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes blocks a jab.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Santiago misses its target.
Santiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Santiago tries to clinch there but Rhodes circles away.
Santiago misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Rhodes counters by moving into the clinch.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Santiago.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Santiago.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Santiago.
Rhodes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santiago effectively controlling the action here.
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Max Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes misses with some punches.
A short right from Rhodes on the inside.
Rhodes lands an uppercut.
Rhodes avoiding damage.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Rhodes is working Santiago over against the ropes.
Santiago looking to stall.
Rhodes misses with a body punch.
Santiago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhodess head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Rhodes is rocked!
Santiago presses Rhodes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rhodes is still on wobbly legs! Can Santiago finish him?
Rhodes wants to stall.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhodes seems to have recovered his senses.
Santiago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rhodes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: FC 155:The Tribute     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Santiago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santiago has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Valentine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santiago, pushing him back against the ropes.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santiago misses with a body punch.
Valentine digs a right hand into Santiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santiago's gas tank.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Santiago.
Valentine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valentine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valentine receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Valentine tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Valentine stalling in the clinch but Santiago improves position.
Valentine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Santiago.
Santiago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
Santiago lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine is leaning against Santiago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santiago up against the ropes.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine presses Santiago against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Valentine works on Santiago's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
A short left from Santiago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Santiago.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Santiago lands a left hand.
Valentine is looking to control Santiago's arms but Santiago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valentine has his back to the ropes.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the ropes.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Santiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Santiago misses.
Santiago throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine looking to stall.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago digs a right hand underneath Valentine's ribcage. Valentine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santiago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marcus Santiago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
A short left from Santiago. #T1#
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine digs a right hand into Santiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santiago's gas tank.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santiago or not.
Valentine tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Santiago prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Santiago lands a nice uppercut.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santiago seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valentine can turn it around.
Santiago misses with a body punch.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santiago prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Santiago. #T2#
Santiago misses with some punches.
Santiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago working aggressively here.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the ropes.
Santiago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Santiago misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
Valentine looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Santiago dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Valentine clinches.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine tries to work over Santiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Valentine tries to work over Santiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Santiago tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Santiago blocks a body shot from Valentine.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santiago. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Valentine has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Santiago working aggressively here.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Marcus Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santiago's elbow.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine is stalling here.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santiago is keeping busy.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sam Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Santiago!

Post fight, an emotional Marcus Santiago said 'YEAH !!!!!!!'.

 

Event: FC 151:Legendary!     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Nao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nao avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Nao lands a nice hook to Santiago's body. Santiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nao swings widly with a right hand
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santiago throws a body punch but Nao moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Santiago misses its intended target.
Nao cracks Santiago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santiago throws out the jab.
Nao throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Nao throws the kick towards the body but Santiago avoids it.
Santiago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago.
Nao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santiago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santiago wants to clinch but Nao slips to the side
and Nao counters with a body kick that stops Santiago in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Nao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Nao lands.
Nao takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Nao swats away the attempt to clinch by Santiago.
A jab from Nao misses.
Nao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santiago throws a hook but Nao avoids it easily.
Santiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Santiago clinches up with Nao and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nao can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Nao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Santiago.
Nao lands a nice shot to the body.
Nao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nao pushes Santiago back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nao's elbow.
Nao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nao tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Nao back against the ropes.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Nao.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Nao.
Santiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nao just leaning against Santiago, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Nao.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Nao.
I was talking to Nao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nao misses with a body punch.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Nao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santiago.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nao scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
A short right from Nao on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Nao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Santiago takes a swing at Nao's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Nao tenderised Santiago's leg. Santiago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Santiago misses the target.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but Nao slips the punch.
Nao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nao.
Nao throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Nao. That snapped Santiago's head back.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Nao.
Santiago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Nao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Nao drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Santiago onto his butt! Santiago pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nao.
Santiago connects with a looping right hand.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but Nao slips the punch.
Santiago moves out of range as Nao throws a body kick. #T1#
Nao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nao slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nao.
Nao tries to score with a low kick but Santiago moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Nao forces Santiago back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right from Nao on the inside.
Nao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santiago is leaning against Nao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nao lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Santiago.
Nao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
Nao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nao lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Santiago is rocked!
Solomon Nao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santiago.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Nao finish him?
Good body shot from Santiago.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Nao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nao scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Santiago lands with a short shot to the head.
Nao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santiago working aggressively here.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Nao.
Nao lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Nao as the two fighters clinch.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Nao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nao gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Nao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santiago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Nao.
Nao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santiagos head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Nao will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nao tries to land a front kick but Santiago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nao stuns Santiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Nao does no damage.
Santiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nao lands a right hook to the body.
Nao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nao misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Nao throws out a leg kick but Santiago moves out of range and Nao only half commits.
Santiago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nao momentarily.
Nao cracks a nice hook into Santiago's ribs.
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!
Nao is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Nao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santiago.
Nao lands a really nice looking cross but Santiago seems unphased.
Santiago misses with an uppercut
and Nao counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Nao rushes Santiago and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nao prevents a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Nao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Nao.
A body shot lands from Nao.
Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santiago.
Nao gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nao.
Nao blocks an uppercut.
Nao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Nao.
Nao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Good body shot from Nao.
Nao cracks Santiago with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Santiago goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Santiago wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Solomon Nao!
Solomon Nao retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Solomon Nao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: FC 146:     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Santiago slips a straight right by Kuznetmedov.
Santiago misses with an uppercut.
Santiago has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Empire in the buildup to the fight.
Santiago walks into a left hand.
Kuznetmedov looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Santiago misses the target.
Santiago looks to land a right hand but Kuznetmedov moved out of range.
Santiago misses with a jab to the body
and Kuznetmedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santiago blocks a head kick by Kuznetmedov. #CL#
Santiago moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetmedov.
Santiago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznetmedov or not.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetmedov controls his hands.
Santiago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetmedov avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the ropes.
Santiago lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuznetmedov.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Santiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Yuriy Kuznetmedov has been cut.#T1#
Santiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetmedov backwards.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Santiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov blocking some punches.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetmedov controls the action.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetmedov's elbow.
Santiago effectively controlling the action here.
Kuznetmedov is trying to maintain a safe position but Santiago gets an underhook and turns Kuznetmedov into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetmedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Santiago avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetmedov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kuznetmedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Santiago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetmedov controls his hands.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetmedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Santiago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetmedov looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Santiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kuznetmedov lands a body punch.
Santiago dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Santiago misses with a right hand
and Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Santiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuznetmedov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetmedov controls his hands.
Santiago lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Santiago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetmedov.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetmedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov trying to land knees to the body.
Santiago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov is looking to control Santiago's arms but Santiago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetmedov has his back to the ropes.
Santiago cracks Kuznetmedov with a nice body shot.
Kuznetmedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetmedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetmedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetmedov.
Santiago lands a left hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut even more.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Kuznetmedov crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Kuznetmedov face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Santiago takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marcus Santiago!
Post fight, Marcus Santiago took to the microphone: 'YEAH !!!!!!!'.

 

Event: FC 144:     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Beddoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beddoe is trying to force a seperation but Santiago has the dominant position.
Beddoe prevents a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Beddoe fails to land.
Beddoe tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Beddoe has a couple of punches blocked by Santiago.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beddoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Beddoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Beddoe tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Beddoe back against the ropes.
Beddoe lands a nice uppercut.
Beddoe scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beddoe.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beddoe's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Beddoe.
Beddoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beddoe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Beddoe as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Beddoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beddoe lands with a straight right. Santiago didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Santiago walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Beddoe! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philo Beddoe!
Philo Beddoe is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Philo Beddoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: FC PPV     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
A cross from Jaak lands.
Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santiago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santiago has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Santiago tries to clinch but Jaak is having none of it.
Jaak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaak.
Jaak jabs Santiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santiago connects with a body shot.
Santiago scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Raivo Jaak has been cut.
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!
Santiago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Santiago is looking to clinch but Jaak is avoiding it.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Jaak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaak looks to land a left hand but Santiago moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Santiago tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaak misses the target. #KD#
Santiago connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Jaak onto his butt! Jaak bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Santiago is looking to wear down Jaak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Jaak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaak scores with a body shot.
Jaak walks into a jab.#ROC#
Jaak is rocked!
Santiago weaves into range and cracks Jaak right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jaak goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Santiago is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Santiago!
Marcus Santiago retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, Marcus Santiago stared into the camera and said 'WHOS THE PUSSY NOW BITCH !!!!!!!!'.

 

Event: FC 140:The Challenger     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Santiago moves out of range of the strikes.
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santiago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miocics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Stipe Miocic has been cut.
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miocic misses with a straight right.
Stipe Miocic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miocic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miocic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Santiago.
Santiago throws an overhand right that lands on Miocic's shoulder, as Miocic tries to avoid the shot.
Miocic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago.#KD#
Santiago connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Miocic onto his butt! Miocic bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#
Miocic is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago misses with a straight left.
Miocic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Santiago backs off Miocic throws a huge counter combo but Santiago manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Miocic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miocic 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.
Santiago moves out of range as Miocic strikes.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miocic.
Miocic misses with a combination
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miocic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miocic looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
Miocic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Miocic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santiago counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Miocic misses its intended target.
Santiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Miocic throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Miocic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santiago to score with a decent uppercut.
Miocic throws a good cross that connects. #KD#
Miocic walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Santiago rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Miocic has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Miocic is still on wobbly legs! Can Santiago finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Santiago engages and cracks Miocic with a massive lead left hook - Miocic tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Santiago is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Santiago!
Marcus Santiago retains his heavyweight title!
Marcus Santiago took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'WHOS THE PUSSY NOW BITCH !!!!!!!!'.

 

Event: FC: A Champion is Born     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Santiago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Highway doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Highway.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Highway.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Highway tries to clinch up but Santiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Highway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Highway.
Santiago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Highway's hands.
Highway is looking to clinch.
Santiago is looking to counter the offense by Highway and move into the clinch.
Highway throws a front kick that sends Santiago stumbling back into the ropes.
Santiago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Highway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Santiago was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Highway.
Highway moves in looking to clinch but Santiago pushes him off.
Highway scores with a kick to the midsection.
Highway throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Santiago if he has to take too many more of those.
Santiago will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Santiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Highway.
Highway throws a head kick that Santiago semi-blocks.
Nice body punch from Santiago. #CL#
Highway tries to keep at a distance but Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Highway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santiago's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago avoids the elbow strike from Highway, against the ropes.
Santiago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Highways head.
Highway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Highway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santiago's brow.
Highway misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Santiago.
Santiago is working Highway over against the ropes.
Highway looks winded!
Santiago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Santiago digs a right hand underneath Highway's ribcage. Highway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santiago lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Santiago on the inside.
Santiago blocks an elbow strike.
Santiago lands a left hand.
Santiago lands a left hand.
Santiago lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Santiago.
A hook to the body from Santiago.
A short left from Santiago. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Santiago.
Santiago lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Santiago on the inside.
I was talking to Santiago's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Santiago gets through Highway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Santiago.
A short left from Santiago. #CUT#
It looks like Biggy Highway has been cut.
Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Highway is rocked!
Santiago cracks Highway with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Highway goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Highway wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marcus Santiago!
Marcus Santiago is the new heavyweight champion!

 

Event: FC: Hardknocks     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.
Shibya tries to clinch but Santiago moves out of range.
Shibya defending well as Santiago loads up on a big left hand.
Santiago looks to land a right hand but Shibya moved out of range.#CL2#
Shibya moves into the clinch.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Shibya is trying to push Santiago away but Santiago has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Shibya avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the ropes.
Santiago tries to work over Shibya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shibya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santiago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santiago misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Shibya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but Shibya slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Santiago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibya doesn't manage to clinch there - Santiago circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santiago. Shibya does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Shibya has Santiago up against the ropes in a clinch.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Shibya's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shibya prevents a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Shibya avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the ropes.
Santiago has Shibya pressed against the ropes, preventing Shibya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Santiago.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santiago.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santiago. #CUT#
It looks like Masaya Shibya has been cut.
Santiago misses with a body punch.
Santiago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Santiago stalling against the ropes.
Santiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santiago scores with a shoulder strike.
Shibya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shibya blocks a body shot from Santiago.
Shibya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santiago prevents Shibya from breaking the clinch.
Santiago has Shibya pressed against the ropes, preventing Shibya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shibya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Santiago scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Shibya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago throws a poor cross that misses
and Shibya counters with a three punch combo that has Santiago backing up. Santiago nods at Shibya to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Shibya closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santiago connects with a body shot that sends Shibya's belly button to the back.
Shibya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shibya looks winded!#CL#
Santiago rushes Shibya and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Santiago keeps control of Shibya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shibya is trying to push Santiago away but Santiago has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago scores with a shot to the side of Shibya's head.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Shibya.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masaya Shibya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shibya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
Shibya doesn't manage to clinch there - Santiago circles away.
Santiago fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Shibya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santiago, pushing him back against the ropes.
Marcus Santiago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santiago prevents Shibya from breaking the clinch.
Shibya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Shibya wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago has Shibya pressed against the ropes, preventing Shibya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shibya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santiago has him pressed against the ropes.
Shibya blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Santiago has Shibya pressed against the ropes, preventing Shibya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shibya wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Shibya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santiago lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Shibya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shibya can't break the clinch.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shibya blocks an uppercut.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Shibya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shibya blocks a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shibya can do to turn this around?
Shibya wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Shibya is trying to break the clinch but Santiago has him pressed against the ropes.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Shibya is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.
Shibya tries to circle away but Santiago has him pinned against the ropes.
Santiago misses with a body punch.
A short right from Shibya.
Shibya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Shibya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santiago lands with a right to the head.
Santiago tries a body shot but Shibya blocks it.
Shibya misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Santiago prevents Shibya from breaking the clinch.
Santiago keeps control of Shibya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Shibya controls the action.
Santiago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shibyas head.
Santiago tries a body shot but Shibya blocks it.
Shibya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shibya's efforts to push away.
Santiago cracks Shibya with a nice body shot.
Santiago tries to work over Shibya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shibya blocks an uppercut.
Shibya trying to stall but Santiago improves his position.
Shibya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santiago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shibya is breathing heavily.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Shibya.
Santiago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santiago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shibya backwards.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Shibya uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Santiago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masaya Shibya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Santiago moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Santiago.
Shibya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shibya has had enough of the clinch but Santiago keeps him there for the moment.
Santiago pushes Shibya back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Santiago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Santiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Shibya is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Santiago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shibya is still on wobbly legs! Can Santiago finish him?
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Shibya crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Shibya face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Santiago takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marcus Santiago!

 

Event: FC:Resurrection!     
Date:   Oct 28, 2016
#R1#
Highway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Highway.
Highway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Highway throws a jab but it's blocked by Santiago.
Highway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago stuns Highway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Highway is looking to clinch.
Highway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Highway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Highway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago cracks Highway with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santiago throws the left hand but Highway avoids the punch easily.
Highway tries to clinch up but Santiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Santiago swings for the body but Highway moves out of range.
Highway thinks about countering with a body kick.
Santiago keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Nice cross by Santiago.
Highway misses with a kick to the body.
Santiago is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Highway with a body shot.
Highway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santiago.
Highway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Santiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Highway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Highway pushes Santiago up against the ropes in a clinch.
Santiago misses with a body punch.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Highway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
Highway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santiago avoids a wild elbow strike from Highway.
Santiago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Highway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Santiago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santiago.
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!
Highway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santiago is leaning against Highway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Santiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santiago works on Highway's body with a couple of short punches.
Santiago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Highway backwards.
Santiago lands a shoulder strike.
Highway misses with an elbow over the top.
Highway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Santiago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santiago lands a left hand.
Highway swings wildly with an uppercut but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago dodges an elbow strike from Highway.
Santiago pushes Highway back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Santiago dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Highway tries to clinch but Santiago is having none of it.
Highway misses with a hook to the body
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Highway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Santiago has closed the distance and engaged Highway in a clinch.
Highway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Highway misses with an elbow over the top.
Highway blocks a body shot from Santiago.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Highway.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Highway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santiago has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santiago avoiding damage as Highway throws knees to the body.
Highway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Santiago as the two fighters clinch.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Highway prevents a body shot from Santiago. #T1#
Santiago pushes Highway back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Highway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santiago avoids a wild elbow strike from Highway.
Santiago lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Santiago as the two fighters clinch.
Santiago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santiago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santiago as Highway tries to tie him up.
Santiago is struggling to control the position.
Santiago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcus Santiago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Highway swings wildly with an uppercut but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Highway tries to land knees in the clinch but Santiago avoids the damage to the body.
Santiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Highway backwards. #T2#
Santiago lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santiago.
Santiago is leaning against Highway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santiago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highway backwards.
A short uppercut from Santiago.
Santiago lands a body shot.
A short right from Santiago. #ROC2#
Highway is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Santiago.
Oh Highway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santiago.
Santiago cracks Highway with a nice body shot.
Santiago pushes Highway back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Santiago.
Santiago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santiago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Highway crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Highway face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Santiago takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marcus Santiago!

 

 
 
 
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