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Event:
DFC 46: Savkov Vs McDonnell
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Newell.
De Santos throws a hook but Newell avoids it easily.
De Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newell. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as De Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Santos punishes Newell's body with a nice straight punch.
Conor Newell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Newell lands a jab to the head.
De Santos feints and then cracks Newell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newell down.
Newell misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as De Santos blocks the low kick.
No joy there for De Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newell flicks out a counter leg kick but De Santos steps away.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
And De Santos counters with a quick kick to the body but Newell blocks it.
De Santos tries to clinch but Newell moves out of range.
Newell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newell throws a leg kick but De Santos moved away.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Newell misses with a leg kick.
De Santos fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
De Santos throws a body kick that misses.
De Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newell throws a right hand that De Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that De Santos also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as De Santos blocks the low kick.
Newell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like TJ De Santos has been cut.
Good work by De Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Newell throws a hook but De Santos blocks it.
De Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Newell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newell misses with a combination
and De Santos counters with a head kick.
Newell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Newell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Newell.
De Santos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Newell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newell scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Newell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newell lands a jab.
De Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newell.
Newell throws a head kick that misses.
De Santos scores with a leg kick.
Newell wants to slow De Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Newell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Santos is able to avoid easily.
Newell thows a leg kick but De Santos checks it
and De Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newell thinking.
De Santos throws a leg kick but Newell checks it.
De Santos stuns Newell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Newell's shoulder, as Newell tries to avoid the shot.
Newell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Santos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Newell really felt that one!
Newell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newell takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Newell throws a head kick that De Santos semi-blocks.
De Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Newell counters with a big head kick but De Santos shrugs it off.
Newell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Santos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newell just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from De Santos misses the target.
De Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Santos tries to clinch there but Newell circles away.
Newell unleashes a big counter combination but De Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That kick from Newell tenderised De Santos's leg. De Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newell throws a leg kick
and De Santos counters with an outside leg kick.
Newell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Newell.
A little feinted left hand from De Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Newell just misses with a punch to the body.
De Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Newell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Newell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Santos is looking to slow Newell down with leg kicks.
De Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Newell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Newell takes a swing at De Santos's ribcage but misses.
Newell lands with a slapping head kick.
De Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Newell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newell lands with a nice combination. De Santos backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Santos is looking to clinch.
Newell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
De Santos scores with a leg kick.
Newell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Newell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ De Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
De Santos throws a wild body kick that Newell sees coming a mile off.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick and De Santos moves out of range easily.
De Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newell.
Newell lands a nice looking body shot.
Newell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Conor Newell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newell misses with a leg kick
and De Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Santos scores with a leg kick.
De Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick by Newell misses
and De Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! De Santos slams his shin into Newell's torso.
Newell takes a swing at De Santos's ribcage but misses.
Newell throws a body shot but no joy.
De Santos is looking to counter the offense by Newell and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from De Santos.
Newell throws a leg kick
and De Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by De Santos misses
and Newell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newell blocks a head kick by De Santos.
Newell misses with a low kick.#T1#
A low kick from Newell is predictable there
and De Santos counters with a good, hard body kick but Newell shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newell.
A jab lands there for De Santos.
Newell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Santos counters with a good, hard body kick but Newell shrugs it off.
De Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! De Santos slams his shin into Newell's torso.
Newell slips a straight right by De Santos.
De Santos checks a leg kick.
De Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newell manages to circle out of the way.
Newell throws a head kick that misses
and De Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Santos checks the leg kick.
De Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Newell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newell keeps De Santos at a distance using the push kick.
Newell connects with a solid leg kick.
Conor Newell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as De Santos blocks the leg kick.
Newell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santos.
Newell scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Newell misses with a hook
and De Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Santos throws a solid leg kick but Newell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Santos.
Newell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newell fakes the leg kick and cracks De Santos in the body.
That kick from Newell tenderised De Santos's leg. De Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by De Santos there.
De Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Newell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Newell lands a jab.
Newell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Santos tests Newell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like De Santos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newell.#T3#
De Santos misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Newell.
De Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Newell is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Newell misses.
Newell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Santos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newell.
Newell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santos.
De Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Newell counters with a one-two to the body.
Newell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newell throws a right and a left that De Santos avoids nicely.
Newell throws a head kick but De Santos moves out of range.
De Santos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Santos misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Newell misses
and De Santos counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newell throws a combination that misses
and De Santos counters with a solid body kick.
Newell is breathing heavily.
Newell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newell.
De Santos avoids the head kick by Newell.
De Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Newell throws the kick towards the body but De Santos avoids it.
Newell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Santos.
Newell throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newell throws a body kick that misses.
Newell throws a combination. De Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santos lands with a right hand.
De Santos scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by De Santos.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conor Newell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on TJ De Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Santos misses with a body kick.
De Santos thuds his shin into the meat of Newell's side.
It looks like De Santos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
De Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Santos.
De Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Newell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Santos checks a leg kick.
De Santos lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Newell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newell wants to slow De Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Newell looks to throw the jab but De Santos is out of range.
De Santos thinks about countering with a head kick.
Newell throws a leg kick but De Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newell's calf.
A head kick misses from Newell.
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!
Newell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Newell.#T1#
De Santos connects with a high kick.
Newell throws a leg kick
letting De Santos counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Newell is rocked!
Newell takes a swing at De Santos's ribcage but misses.
Newell is still on wobbly legs! Can De Santos finish him?
Newell lands with a good body shot.
De Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Newell seems to have recovered his senses.
De Santos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Santos.
A solid body kick from De Santos.
Newell throws a body kick that misses.
De Santos tries to clinch but Newell moves out of range.
Newell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newell is looking to chop away at De Santos's legs.
De Santos works the jab nicely.
Newell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
TJ De Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Santos feints and then cracks Newell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newell down.
Newell throws a front kick that sends De Santos stumbling back into the cage.
Newell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Santos tries to clinch up.
De Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Newell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Santos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Santos - that will leave a mark!
Newell throws a leg kick which misses De Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as De Santos tries to avoid it.
De Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Santos.
Newell lands a nice shot that snaps De Santos's head back.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Santos!
Newell misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Newell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newell misses with a leg kick
and De Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
De Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Santos thuds his shin into the meat of Newell's side.#CL#
De Santos rushes Newell and presses him up against the cage.
Newell tries a body shot but De Santos blocks it.
De Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
De Santos breaks from the clinch.
Newell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Santos.
Nice straight punches there by De Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Santos.
Newell with a jab.
Newell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Newell moves out of range easily. #CL#
De Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Newell struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santos controls his hands.
De Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conor Newell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
De Santos tries a body shot but Newell blocks it.
Newell tries to work over De Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newell struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santos controls his hands.
De Santos misses with a body punch.
Newell tries to work over De Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santos's elbow.
De Santos scores with a hook to the body.
De Santos misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newell.
Newell blocks a body shot from De Santos.
Newell misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ De Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Newell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Conor Newell!
Conor Newell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DFC 41: Fully Loaded
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson blocks the body kick.
De Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson blocks a head kick by De Santos.
De Santos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
De Santos's coach down at Archon Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Santos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Santos off to one side.
De Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Santos!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
De Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson controls the position.
Johnson moves into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to control the pace but De Santos is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Johnson is trying to take his opponent's back.
De Santos wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson wants to control the pace but De Santos is squirming around nicely.
De Santos trying desperately to get to his feet.
De Santos is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
De Santos stops Johnson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Johnson tries to control but De Santos wriggling away.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Santos?
Johnson is stalling here but it's allowed De Santos to get half guard.
Johnson is pressing down on De Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Santos is holding on for now.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson wants to control the pace but De Santos is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
De Santos wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson tries to control but De Santos wriggling away.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Santos tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson works his way to his opponent's back.
Can De Santos hold on?! Johnson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
De Santos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
De Santos is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, De Santos has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Johnson working for the choke. #SUB#
Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but De Santos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Johnson has the hooks in. De Santos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
De Santos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Santos tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santos.
De Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Santos.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but De Santos moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
De Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
De Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
De Santos rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Johnson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but De Santos has double underhooks.
De Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#T1#
De Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Santos misses with a body shot.
De Santos slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when De Santos was well out of range.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Santos to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
De Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Santos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Santos lands with a cross.
De Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
De Santos throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
De Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
De Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Santos.#T2#
Johnson connects with a leg kick. De Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Santos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
De Santos throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
De Santos blocks a jab.
De Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#CL2#
De Santos pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
De Santos has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for De Santos.
Still in the clinch, De Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson is trying to push De Santos away but De Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Santos misses with a body punch.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
De Santos lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but De Santos ducks down to avoid it.
De Santos tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but De Santos moved out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by De Santos.
De Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson blocks a head kick by De Santos.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by De Santos.
De Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Santos moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Curtis Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
De Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
De Santos connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.#T4#
De Santos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson avoids the body shot from De Santos.
De Santos scores with a body shot.
De Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Santos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Curtis Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santos ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson avoids the head kick by De Santos.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Santos wants to clinch.
Johnson scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but TJ De Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
De Santos misses with a head kick.
De Santos tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
De Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but De Santos checks it.
De Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but De Santos slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos misses with a straight left.
De Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#TD#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Santos sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
De Santos trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#T1#
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but De Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curtis Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Santos wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but De Santos is holding on tight.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson tries to control but De Santos wriggling away.
Johnson is looking to work his way around to De Santos's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Johnson wants to control the pace but De Santos is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is really struggling to control De Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson trying to control but De Santos is having none of it.
Johnson scoring with strikes but De Santos is staying in there.
De Santos tries to improve his position but instead Johnson has taken his back! #SUB#
De Santos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
De Santos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4##SUB#
Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
De Santos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
De Santos wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
De Santos won't enjoy being in this position. Johnson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - De Santos is tapping - it's over boys! Johnson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Johnson!
Curtis Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DFC 35: Guns Blazing
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
De Santos is looking to clinch but Infamous is avoiding it.
Infamous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Infamous.
De Santos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Infamous scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Infamous.
Infamous looks for a takedown but De Santos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Santos lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
De Santos has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infamous avoids a wild elbow strike from De Santos.
De Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Infamous.
De Santos gets through Infamous's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Infamous is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Santos is defending well.
De Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Infamous backwards. #T1#
De Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Infamous tries to score a body lock takedown but De Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Infamous is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Santos can't fight it off and eventually Infamous manages to take the fight to the floor. De Santos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Infamous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
De Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet De Santos, not yet.
Infamous working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Santos's head.
Infamous stops De Santos from standing up.
Infamous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Infamous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Infamous is controlling him. #T2#
Infamous working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Santos's head.#ES2#
De Santos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santos stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Infamous shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Infamous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Infamous there.
Infamous looks to land a strike but De Santos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Infamous being controlled here momentarily.
Infamous stops De Santos from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Infamous got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Infamous has managed to get both his arms back between De Santos's legs - danger averted.
De Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Infamous scoring with some ground and pound.
Infamous content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Santos is trying to keep Infamous in close.
Infamous postures up in De Santos's guard and throws a big left but De Santos blocks it. #SUB2#
De Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Infamous defends well.
De Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
De Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Infamous defends well.
Infamous scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Infamous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Infamous has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Infamous postures up and lands a big shot to De Santos's brow.
De Santos is trying to control the position but Infamous postures up.
Infamous working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Santos's head.
Infamous has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Infamous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Infamous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Infamous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Infamous throws a big right hand that misses.
De Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Infamous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Infamous wants to pass the guard but De Santos is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Drew Infamous will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Santos scores with a head kick.
De Santos cracks the inside of Infamous's front leg.
De Santos scores with a shot to the body.
De Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Infamous moves away.
Infamous shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Santos pinned against the cage. De Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Santos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Infamous darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Infamous misses with a takedown attempt - De Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TJ De Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
De Santos scores with a takedown into Infamous's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Infamous is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Santos is controlling him. #T1#
De Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santos is looking to stand up but Infamous won't let him. #SU2#
Infamous is working an open guard so De Santos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Infamous throws a jab but it's blocked by De Santos.
De Santos lands a nice hook to Infamous's body. Infamous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Infamous fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Infamous shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Infamous landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
De Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Infamous is one step ahead there.
De Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Infamous with a nice head shot there.
Infamous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Infamous postures up in De Santos's guard and throws a big left but De Santos blocks it.
De Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Infamous is one step ahead there.
Infamous is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drew Infamous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Infamous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Infamous throwing strikes from guard but De Santos blocks nicely.
Infamous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Santos is looking to stand up but Infamous isn't so interested in that idea.
Infamous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Infamous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Infamous throwing strikes from guard but De Santos blocks nicely.
Infamous throws a big right hand that misses.
Infamous throwing strikes from guard but De Santos blocks nicely.
Infamous working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Santos's head.
Infamous throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Infamous throws a strike but De Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Infamous is looking for a triangle but De Santos pushes his legs off easily.
De Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Infamous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Infamous is looking for a triangle but De Santos pushes his legs off easily.
De Santos is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santos trying to control but Infamous is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but TJ De Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Infamous changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Santos tries to avoid it but Infamous manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Santos to the ground. De Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Infamous shoots in looking for a takedown but De Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Infamous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Santos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Infamous was well out of range. Poor timing from De Santos.
A combination from De Santos does no damage.
De Santos misses the body punch
enabling Infamous to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Infamous or perhaps it was just good defense by De Santos, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous tries for a takedown but De Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Infamous shoots in and drives through. De Santos sprawls well.
Infamous stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Santos.
Infamous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos connects with a body shot.
De Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
De Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Infamous rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Infamous shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Santos as he jumps to the side.
De Santos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Infamous with a body shot.
De Santos cracks a nice hook into Infamous's ribs.
De Santos lands a body shot.
De Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Infamous closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Santos circles away.
De Santos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body kick from De Santos.#CL2#
De Santos has closed the distance and engaged Infamous in a clinch.
De Santos misses with an elbow strike.
De Santos works on Infamous's body with a couple of short punches.
Infamous goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Santos prevents it.
De Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Infamous is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Santos is defending well.#T2#
De Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Santos digs a right hand into Infamous's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Infamous's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Infamous being controlled against the cage.
De Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on De Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Infamous.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Santos throws an elbow but misses.
De Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Infamouss head.
De Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
De Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
De Santos scores with a shot to the side of Infamous's head.
De Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Infamous backwards.
De Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
De Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
TJ De Santos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Infamous takes a shot to the head.
De Santos lands with a light punch inside.
De Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Santos pushes Infamous back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Infamouss head.
De Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Infamous.
#BC2#
De Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by De Santos. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
De Santos has closed the distance and engaged Infamous in a clinch.
#T4#
De Santos is struggling to control the position.
De Santos is pressed up against the cage. Infamous has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Santos down to the mat. De Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
De Santos rushes Infamous and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Infamous tightens his grip and picks De Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. De Santos manages to land in guard. #ES2#
De Santos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Infamous off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
De Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Infamous is trying to defend but De Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Santos is trying to control. Infamous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Infamous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ De Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Santos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ De Santos!
TJ De Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFC 28: Newton Vs Pate
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
De Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Santos defending well as Artis loads up on a big left hand.
Artis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Artis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by De Santos's head coaches at Archon Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Santos throws a nice head kick!
Artis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Artis misses with a lunging right hand
and De Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artis throws an off balance right hand
and De Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Artis tries to keep at a distance but De Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Artis leaning against his opponent.
Artis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santos tries to work over Artis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Santos digs a right hand underneath Artis's ribcage. Artis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Artis controls the action.
#T1#
Artis prevents a body shot from De Santos.
Artis scores with a knee to the head.
Artis has a couple of punches blocked by De Santos.
De Santos lands a body punch.
Artis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
De Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Artis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Artis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Artis backwards.
De Santos misses with the head strike.
De Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Artis stalling against the cage.
De Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Artis backwards.
Artis misses with an elbow over the top.
De Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Artis.
Artis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Artis leaning against his opponent.
Artis avoids a wild elbow strike from De Santos.
Artis is trying to maintain a safe position but De Santos gets an underhook and turns Artis into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Santos effectively controlling the action here.
De Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Artis being controlled against the cage.
De Santos lands with a left to the head. #T3#
De Santos tries to throw a body punch but Artis avoids it by throwing De Santos back against the cage.
De Santos digs a right hand into Artis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Artis's gas tank.
De Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Artis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Santos up against the cage.
De Santos digs a right hand underneath Artis's ribcage. Artis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Artis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Artis backwards.
De Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Artis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
Artis throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artis is defending well for now.
Artis is trying to stall.
De Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Artis backwards.
Artis slows down the pace here.
De Santos misses with a body punch.
Artis is stalling here.
De Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santos letting Artis take a breather here.
De Santos scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ De Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
De Santos closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Artis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Artis takes a shot to the head.
TJ De Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Artis.
A right handed body shot lands from De Santos.
De Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Artis controls the action.
De Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Artis can do to turn this around?
De Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Artis stalling in the clinch but De Santos improves position.
Artis lands a damaging elbow.
De Santos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Artis stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by De Santos.
Artis throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
De Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Artis blocks a body shot from De Santos.
Artis throws an elbow that misses.
Artis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from De Santos fails to land.
De Santos works on Artis's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from De Santos.
De Santos lands a shoulder strike.
Artis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Artis misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, De Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from De Santos.
Artis landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like TJ De Santos has been cut.
Artis missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
De Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Artis has a couple of punches blocked by De Santos.
De Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Santos works on Artis's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santos avoids the elbow strike from Artis, against the cage.
A short uppercut from De Santos.
De Santos works on Artis's body with a couple of short punches.
De Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Artis.
A right hand to the body from De Santos.
De Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Artis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Artis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Artis.
Artis blocks an uppercut.
Come on De Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
De Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Santos pushes Artis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Santos cracks Artis with a nice body shot.
Artis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Artis tries to land a knee to the head but De Santos blocks with his arms.
Artis has a couple of punches blocked by De Santos.
A head punch on the inside from Artis fails to land.
De Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Artis won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from De Santos fails to land.
De Santos digs a right hand underneath Artis's ribcage. Artis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artis avoids it.
Artis blocks a body shot from De Santos.
Artis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Santos is defending well for now.
Artis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Santos.
Artis lands an elbow inside that De Santos shrugs off. #T4#
Artis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artis is defending well for now.
De Santos working aggressively here.
De Santos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Artis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from De Santos.
Artis tries to stall but De Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Artis fails to land.
De Santos effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Artis as De Santos tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ De Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TJ De Santos'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#
De Santos misses with a kick to the body.
De Santos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Artis if he has to take too many more of those.
Artis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Santos.#CL#
De Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Artis blocks a body shot from De Santos.
De Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Artis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Santos.
De Santos tries to work over Artis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from De Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from De Santos.
Artis prevents a body shot from De Santos.
Artis tries to land a knee to the head but De Santos blocks with his arms.
De Santos misses with the head strike.
De Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Artis misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santos lands with a right to the head.
De Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artis's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from De Santos.
Artis misses with some punches.
Artis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from De Santos.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Artis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Artis controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Artis throws an elbow but misses.
De Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall Artis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TJ De Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Artis stalling in the clinch but De Santos improves position.
Artis misses with a knee to the head.
Artis taking a breather.
De Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Artis prevents a body shot from De Santos.
De Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Santos presses Artis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from De Santos.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Artis prevents a body shot from De Santos.
A body shot lands from De Santos.
#T3#
Artis blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from De Santos.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santos.
De Santos dodges an elbow strike from Artis.
De Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Artis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artis prevents a body shot from De Santos.
Artis is struggling to control the position.
Artis misses with some punches.
Artis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Artis connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Santos's face.
Artis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Santos.
A short body shot lands from De Santos as the two fighters clinch.
De Santos works on Artis's body with a couple of short punches.
Artis blocks a body shot from De Santos.
De Santos blocking some punches.
Artis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Artis taking a breather.
Artis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Artis misses with a knee strike.
De Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Artis controls his hands.
Artis misses with an elbow over the top.
De Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ De Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ De Santos!
After winning the bout, TJ De Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC 22: Saunders Vs Johns
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Goat missing with a left hand there. De Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Santos lands a nice looking body kick.
Goat swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and De Santos moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from De Santos.
Goat tries to break free but De Santos pushes him back against the cage.
De Santos lands a right hand.
De Santos is stalling here.
De Santos trying to stall but Goat improves his position.
Goat tries to score a body lock takedown but De Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Santos.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santos.
Goat tries to break free but De Santos pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Goat pulls guard.
De Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goat trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
De Santos is posturing up here but Goat has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! De Santos tries to roll out but it's too tight and De Santos has to tap! Slick submission there by Goat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Goat!
Our winner, Billy Goat, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DFC 17: Four Vs Newton
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Xeno misses with a hook. De Santos ducked under it nicely.
It looked like De Santos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xeno.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
De Santos manages to break the clinch.
Xeno walks into a stiff left hand from De Santos.#CUT#
It looks like Chase Xeno has been cut.
De Santos throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Xeno to counter with a crisp jab.
Xeno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xeno misses with a two punch combination.
De Santos is looking to counter punch.
Xeno stuns De Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xeno throws a right and a left that De Santos avoids nicely.
De Santos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
De Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Xeno lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santos gets through Xeno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Santos stalling.
Xeno can't break the clinch.
Xeno is looking to break free of the clinch but De Santos has double underhooks.
De Santos pushes Xeno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
De Santos blocks an uppercut.
De Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from De Santos.
De Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Xeno letting De Santos take a breather here.
De Santos is leaning against Xeno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xeno tries a body shot but De Santos blocks it.
De Santos is working Xeno over against the cage.
Xeno wants to break free but De Santos has control.
A head punch on the inside from Xeno fails to land. #T2#
De Santos avoiding damage.
Xeno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
De Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Santos thows a body kick. Xeno tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Xeno up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Santos as Xeno tries to tie him up.
De Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xeno working hard to break the clinch.
De Santos lands a nice uppercut.
De Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Xeno backwards. #T3#
De Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Xeno controls the action.
De Santos leaning against his opponent.
De Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from De Santos.
Xeno tries to break free but De Santos pushes him back against the cage.
De Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xeno blocks a body shot from De Santos.
Xeno leaning his opponent against the cage.
Xeno wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santos.
Xeno is trying to force a seperation but De Santos has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xeno lands an uppercut.
De Santos lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Xeno is rocked!#T4#
De Santos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Xeno! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but De Santos is unloading with more strikes now! Xeno drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ De Santos!
TJ De Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC 14: No Mercy
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
De Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Apache walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apache tries for a takedown but De Santos circles away easily
and De Santos counters with a big head kick but Apache shrugs it off.
Apache shoots in but no luck this time.
Apache tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apache stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Santos.#KD#
De Santos lands a big uppercut and Apache crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Apache looks OK. De Santos waves Apache back to his feet!#ROC#
Apache is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santos connects with a body shot that sends Apache's belly button to the back.
Apache is still on wobbly legs! Can De Santos finish him?
De Santos goes for a small jab and connects. Now De Santos goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Apache stumbles back but De Santos runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Apache to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Apache will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). TJ De Santos!
After winning the bout, TJ De Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC 10: Season's Beatings
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Goat is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goat throws a body shot but no joy.
Goat shoots for a takedown but De Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Santos thumps Goat with a low kick.
De Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Goat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Goat from controlling successfully.
Goat stays in close to De Santos's body and controls the position.
De Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Santos tries to get out of the position.
Goat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goat on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Santos controlling the position.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Goat from controlling successfully. #T1#
Goat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goat stopping the sweep attempt from De Santos.
Goat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Santos has his hands on Goat's head, controlling the position.
Goat trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Santos throws out the jab.
Goat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santos is looking to counter punch.#T2#
De Santos throws a hook but Goat blocks it.
De Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Santos lands with a straight right. Goat didn't see that one coming.
Goat walks into a jab.
De Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Goat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
TJ De Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Goat.
De Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by De Santos's head coaches at Archon Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Santos delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
De Santos looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Goat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goat wants to pass to mount but De Santos is defending the position.
Goat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Goat controlling the action here.
De Santos wants to improve his position but Goat is controlling well.
Goat uses his free foot to push down on De Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Santos.
Goat raining down shots from the mount!
De Santos is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Goat throws a wild left hand from mount and De Santos manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Goat is looking to take a break and control but De Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Santos wants to control but Goat is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
De Santos is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Goat has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! De Santos is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Billy Goat!
Billy Goat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFC 6: Havoc
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
De Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalton misses the shot to the body.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santos is just out of range.
De Santos tries to clinch
and Dalton counters with a straight right hand.
De Santos lands a jab to Dalton's midsection.
De Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santos.
It looked like Dalton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Santos tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton throwing a counter right hand but De Santos manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Dalton's head coaches at Savage Empire that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and De Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick from De Santos misses.
De Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Dalton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
De Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like TJ De Santos has been cut.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand.
De Santos misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dalton misses the target.
Nick Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santos misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dalton misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Santos!
De Santos lands a front kick.
A shot to the body from De Santos misses #KD#
and Dalton counters with a crisp one two that drops De Santos! Dalton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves De Santos to his feet! De Santos is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Santos misses with a wild combination.
Dalton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Good exchange - Dalton coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Dalton.
De Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Dalton counter with a right hand.
Dalton walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Santos.
De Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalton is just out of range.
De Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Santos.
As De Santos looks to move away, Dalton throws a big counter combo but De Santos just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Dalton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
De Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
De Santos swings widly with a right hand
and De Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Santos cracks Dalton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Santos.
Dalton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Santos's head.
Dalton thuds a left hand into De Santos's body.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As De Santos looks to move away, Dalton throws a big counter combo but De Santos just gets out of the way.
De Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Dalton misses its target.
De Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dalton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dalton rather than just go for the knockout.
De Santos looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.#T4#
Dalton jabs De Santos right on the nose. De Santos blinks but takes it well.
De Santos tries to work over Dalton's front leg with a kick but Dalton checks it.
It looked like Dalton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton with a hook.
Dalton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Santos misses with a hook to the body
enabling Dalton to counter with a crisp jab.
De Santos tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
De Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dalton, pushing him back against the cage.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santos backwards.
Good body shot from Dalton.
De Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Santos misses with the head strike.
Dalton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Dalton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ De Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dalton works De Santos's body with a nice hook.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Dalton avoids the head kick by De Santos.
Dalton lands a jab.
De Santos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dalton counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by De Santos misses
and Dalton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dalton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
TJ De Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos tried to score with a low kick but Dalton checks it.
Dalton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Santos takes a swing at Dalton's ribcage but misses.
Dalton is looking to counter punch.
Dalton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
De Santos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Santos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses.
De Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dalton lands a nice hook to De Santos's body. De Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Santos throws a leg kick
and De Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalton checks a leg kick.
It looked like Dalton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santos throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Dalton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Dalton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Santos looks to clinch
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalton circles away.
De Santos is breathing heavily.
Good work by Dalton as he checks the leg kick.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santos is just out of range.
De Santos misses the body punch
and Dalton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Dalton. Beautiful body shot.
Dalton scores with a body shot.
De Santos throws a lazy head kick
and Dalton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
De Santos is rocked!
De Santos gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dalton gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from De Santos as Black shoots in.
De Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
De Santos gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by De Santos.
De Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
De Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Santos circles away.
De Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Santos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from De Santos as Black shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santos misses with a straight right.
De Santos throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Black ducks under a wild hook from De Santos.
Black moves in looking to clinch but De Santos pushes him off.
Black moves in looking to clinch but De Santos pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from De Santos misses the target. #TD#
Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
De Santos looking to control.
De Santos is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea.
De Santos has control of Black's left arm, preventing Black from doing any damage.
De Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but De Santos has wrist control.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Black misses with a body kick.
De Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
De Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
De Santos has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Santos tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing De Santos back against the cage.
Black avoids a wild elbow strike from De Santos.#T3#
Black jumps guard but De Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Black avoids a wild elbow strike from De Santos.
De Santos is stalling here.
De Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
De Santos is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Santos down to the mat. De Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD2#
De Santos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Black sprawling to the canvas! Black rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can De Santos finish him?!
#ROC2#
Black is rocked!
TJ De Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Santos enables Black to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
De Santos wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
De Santos pulls Black in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Black pushing down on De Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Black uses his free foot to push down on De Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Santos.
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Santos?
De Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Santos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Black controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ De Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Black moves in looking to clinch but De Santos pushes him off.
De Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
De Santos moves into range and clinches up with Black.
Black looking to stall.
Black blocks an elbow strike.
Black gets underhooks to prevent De Santos's takedown attempt.
Black wants to take the fight to the mat but De Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.
De Santos pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to stall.
De Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
De Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Black jumps guard but De Santos stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Santos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from De Santos.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black jumps guard but De Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Santos.
#BC2#
De Santos breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by De Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Santos drops Black with a huge uppercut! Black drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. De Santos is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ De Santos!
A victorious TJ De Santos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from De Santos as Reis shoots in.
No luck for Reis with that takedown attempt.
Reis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Santos.
De Santos scores with a head kick. Reis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#KD2#
De Santos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reis sprawling to the canvas! Reis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can De Santos finish him?!
#ROC2#
Reis is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Reis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reis is breathing heavily.
Reis is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. De Santos doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Reis crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Reis's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). TJ De Santos!
After winning the bout, TJ De Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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