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Event:
RRFC Challengers 43
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lban jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Lban has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lban moves out of range as De Santos strikes.
De Santos motions for Lban to come forward. De Santos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roger De Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santos throws a leg kick but Lban checks it.
A slow jab from De Santos misses its intended target.
Lban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lban defending well as De Santos loads up on a big left hand.
De Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santos throws a series of punches but Lban moves out of range.
Lban looks to land a combination. De Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garaile Lban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
De Santos throws a nice looking combination but Lban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lban blocks a head kick by De Santos.
Lban lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#De Santos is rocked!
Lban drops De Santos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for De Santos! Lban dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garaile Lban!
Our winner, Garaile Lban, 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.
In defeat, Roger De Santos stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 41
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby blocks a jab.
De Santos throws a looping overhand right but Shelby ducks down to avoid it.
De Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shelby avoids it really well and circles away.
De Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Santos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Santos avoids the body shot from Shelby .
Shelby throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and De Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shelby is looking to stand back up but De Santos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shelby . #REVR#
Shelby trying to control but De Santos postures up.
De Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Santos prevents Shelby from improving his position.#T1#
De Santos is pressing down on Shelby 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shelby is holding on for now.
De Santos wants to take a breather but Shelby is having none of it.
Shelby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shelby tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
De Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shelby defends it well.
De Santos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
De Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shelby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shelby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Santos on the ground.#T2#
De Santos wants to take his opponent's back but Shelby doesn't allow it.
De Santos prevents Shelby from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
De Santos working for a submission but Shelby is keeping him at bay.
De Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
De Santos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shelby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shelby and De Santos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shelby trying his best to control but De Santos has mounted him.#T3##SUB2#
De Santos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shelby turns into him and now he's in De Santos's guard.
Shelby postures up in De Santos's guard and throws a big left but De Santos blocks it.
Shelby looking to pass the guard.
Shelby postures up.
#SUB2#
De Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shelby is aware though and is defending well.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Shelby from controlling successfully.
Shelby controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SU#
Shelby stands and steps away. De Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shelby motions for De Santos to come forward. Shelby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Santos checks a low kick from Shelby .
Shelby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shelby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shelby checks a leg kick nicely.
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shelby throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so De Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shelby is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and De Santos dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Shelby struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger De Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shelby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shelby manages to avoid it.
Shelby misses with a head kick.
De Santos misses with a straight left.
Shelby throws a quick counter head kick but De Santos was just out of range.
De Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shelby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Shelby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Santos misses with a head kick.
De Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Shelby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shelby throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and De Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Roger De Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Santos has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelby wants to hold on but De Santos pushes him away.
De Santos moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
De Santos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1#
De Santos has the hooks in. Shelby is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Santos trying to control momentarily.
Shelby turns into De Santos and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
De Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shelby escapes and throws De Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
De Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
De Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
De Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
De Santos looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelby trying to control from half guard but De Santos is working away. #SUB2#
De Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shelby wants to control but De Santos is keeping him busy. #T3#
De Santos moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
De Santos looking for a guillotine here but Shelby defends easily.
Shelby trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
De Santos has his foot on Shelby 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shelby works his way back into a safe position though.
Shelby trying to control but De Santos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
De Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shelby got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shelby has managed to get both his arms back between De Santos's legs - danger averted.
Shelby preventing the sweep.
De Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shelby .
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Santos is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Shelby wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger De Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shelby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelby connects with a right hand. De Santos shakes it off.
Shelby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santos.
Shelby misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Santos blocks a head kick by Shelby .
Shelby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shelby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and De Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shelby won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santos taking a breather here. #SUB2#
De Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shelby , who protects the arm well.
De Santos gets to mount! Shelby was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Shelby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shelby tries to improve his position but instead De Santos has taken his back! #SUB2#
De Santos has got one arm under Shelby 's chin. This could be trouble... Shelby trying to control the other hand but De Santos gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Shelby has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger De Santos!
After winning the bout, Roger 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lei takes one to the chin there.
Lei tries to clinch up but De Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
De Santos cracks a nice hook into Lei's ribs.
De Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lei misses with a few strikes there.
De Santos connects with a body shot.
De Santos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
De Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De Santos stands and throws Lei's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
De Santos in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lei is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger De Santos!
A victorious Roger 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: May 20, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lei tries a head kick but it misses.
Lei swings for the body but De Santos moves out of range.
Lei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lei can't keep his opponent in guard - De Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Santos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lei is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roger De Santos!
An out of breath Roger De Santos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page wants to clinch up but De Santos keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Page, right into the meat.
De Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Santos throws a leg kick
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page tries to clinch but De Santos moves out of range.
De Santos attempts a counter takedown but Page avoids it well and moves away.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Santos misses with a hook.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Page tries to clinch but De Santos is having none of it.
Page has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Page moves into range and clinches up with De Santos.
Page lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Page as the two fighters clinch.
De Santos misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Page lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santos backwards.
Page breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Page has closed the distance and engaged De Santos in a clinch.
Page lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santos backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Page.
De Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Page is keeping busy.
De Santos looking to stall.
Page manages to break the clinch.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Page moves to clinch but De Santos breaks away
and De Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page controls De Santos momentarily but De Santos frees himself.
De Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to stand and escape but De Santos is having none of it.
Page keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Page controlling De Santos's posture.
De Santos trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Page wants to clinch up but De Santos keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
Page tries to clinch but De Santos is having none of it.
De Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Page sprawls well. He's pushed De Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Page wants to clinch but De Santos slips to the side
and De Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Page wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santos won't allow Page to get back to his feet.
De Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Santos stops Page from standing up.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santos.
Page scores with a jab to the body.
De Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Venom Page will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from De Santos.
De Santos misses the shot to the body.
De Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
De Santos tries to land a leg kick but Page saw it coming and moves away.
Page moves in looking to clinch but De Santos pushes him off.
Page fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Santos attempts a counter takedown but Page avoids it well and moves away.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Page sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Page tries to clinch but De Santos moves out of range.
Page fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Page sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page moves in looking to clinch but De Santos pushes him off.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Page tries to clinch up.
De Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Page sprawls and moves away.
Page wants to clinch
and De Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Page is trying to control De Santos's posture but De Santos avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Page keeps working.
De Santos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
De Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Page is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Page is pushing De Santos's head away, looking to escape. De Santos manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page is looking to regain half guard here but De Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
De Santos trying to control the position but Page is working away.
De Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Page is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Santos looking to control but instead Page has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
De Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Page wants to control but De Santos is keeping busy.
De Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Page is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if De Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Page is looking to escape.
De Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Santos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Page.
A decent looking cross lands there for Page.
Page checks a leg kick.
Page wants to clinch up but De Santos keeps it at a distance.
De Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roger De Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Santos feinted with a counter takedown.
De Santos misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger De Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! De Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
De Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Page defends well and De Santos ends up having to push Page into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Page wants to clinch.
Page drives through and clinches with De Santos against the cage.
Page throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Santoss head.
De Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from De Santos is predictable there
and Page makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Page tries to clinch but De Santos is having none of it.
De Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Page gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page moves in looking to clinch but De Santos pushes him off.
De Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Page slips a jab and a cross from De Santos.
De Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Page circles away.
Roger De Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Santos.
Page takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Page blocks a leg kick.
Page looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Santos gets tackled into the cage by Page. Page maintains the clinch.
Page works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Page throws a knee to the head but misses.
Page lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Page lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Page.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Page slows down the pace here.
Page softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Page 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.
Page breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santos throws a body kick that misses.
De Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and De Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Santos wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.
De Santos pushing down on Page's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is trying is best to control the position here.
Page tries to roll over but De Santos keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Santos in particular looking to stall.
Page moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Santos won't allow Page to get back to his feet.
De Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Page is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Page is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Page tries to clinch but De Santos moves out of range.
De Santos attempts a counter takedown but Page avoids it well and moves away.
De Santos tries to land a leg kick but Page saw it coming and moves away.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but De Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Venom Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from De Santos.
De Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venom Page.
I think Page 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venom Page!
Venom Page decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Roger De Santos stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger De Santos (ranked 4258 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amand Toussaint (ranked 21843 p4p, 543 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Roger De Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toussaint shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Santos as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Santos is defended easily by Toussaint.
Toussaint dives in and scores a takedown into De Santos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Santos (0) vs (2) Toussaint
Toussaint is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos pulls Toussaint in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toussaint engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toussaint wants to control from the top but De Santos keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint won't allow De Santos to sweep him here.
Toussaint is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Toussaint might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santos is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint looking to sit in guard and control but De Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (2) vs (2) Toussaint
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toussaint has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
De Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toussaint working for a triangle but De Santos defends it easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is pulling down on De Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from De Santos, at least for the moment.
Toussaint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Santos content to stall in guard here.
Toussaint wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santos stays in close to Toussaint's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
De Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Toussaint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Santos is aware though and is defending well.
De Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toussaint wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
Toussaint lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (2) vs (4) Toussaint
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint slips nicely into half guard.
Toussaint is pressing down on De Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Santos is holding on for now.
Toussaint trying to control the action but De Santos is working from the bottom.
De Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Santos wants to improve his position but instead Toussaint has moved into half guard.
De Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Santos.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but De Santos is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is adopting a defensive guard.
Toussaint advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (2) vs (7) Toussaint
Toussaint wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Santos keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Santos, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on De Santos's face as Toussaint controls the position.
De Santos trying his best to control but Toussaint has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Santos (2) vs (9) Toussaint
Toussaint wants to take his opponent's back but De Santos doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toussaint tries to control but De Santos wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint wins on points by 9 to 2.
Roger De Santos was interviewed post fight and said 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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Event:
BFC KICKBOXING 1
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
De Santos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Santos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - De Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke slips under a jab.
De Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
De Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Locke finds it's target.
De Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Locke connects with the punch.
De Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a big head kick but De Santos shrugs it off.
Roger De Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke looks to land a left hand but De Santos moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
De Santos gets tackled into the ropes by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Santoss head.
De Santos working aggressively here.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
De Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Locke.
De Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Locke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
De Santos is rocked!
De Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
Locke throws a switch kick that catches De Santos on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! De Santos looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as De Santos flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Locke!
A victorious John Locke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Roger De Santos had this to say: 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'.
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Event:
KMK1
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
De Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fon was covering up waiting for the punch and De Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fon wants to stand and escape but De Santos is having none of it. #ES#
Fon kicks De Santos off and gets to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Santos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Fon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Fon has closed the distance and engaged De Santos in a clinch.
A short left from Fon.
De Santos takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Santos has Fon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fon is pressed up against the cage. De Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fon down to the mat. Fon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rae Fon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger De Santos.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fon lands an elbow just above De Santos 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Roger De Santos has been cut.
Fon can't find room to land a body shot as De Santos controls the action.
A short uppercut from Fon.
De Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fon lands the left hand.#T1#
De Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Fon gets double underhooks and turns De Santos into the cage. #CL#
Fon gets a clinch.
De Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Santos looks winded!
Fon lands with a left to the head.
Fon lands a nice knee to the body.
Fon unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Santos takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#
De Santos is rocked!
Fon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Fon finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fon creates a bit of space for himself and rocks De Santos with a big uppercut! De Santos tries to clinch up but Fon pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples De Santos to the mat! De Santos covers up and Fon unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rae Fon!
Rae Fon is the new welterweight champion!
Rae Fon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
Roger De Santos spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger De Santos (ranked 2929 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1992 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison Jr. has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Roger De Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morrison Jr. will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Santos feinted with a counter takedown.
Morrison Jr. closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Santos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Santos (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from De Santos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
De Santos is controlling Morrison Jr.'s posture.
De Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison Jr. is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos pulls Morrison Jr. in close to prevent any damage.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the top position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but De Santos is working from the bottom.
De Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santos trying to control the position.
De Santos wants to sweep here but Morrison Jr. controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santos wants to improve his position but instead Morrison Jr. has moved into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from De Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Santos is staying active underneath Morrison Jr., who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Santos gets full guard.
De Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santos is pulling down on Morrison Jr.'s head. It's preventing any offense from Morrison Jr., at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (2) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
De Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Morrison Jr. has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (2) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is fighting to break De Santos's control of his arms but De Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morrison Jr. jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morrison Jr. stays in close to De Santos's body and controls the position.
De Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (4) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
De Santos wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos postures up.
Morrison Jr. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Santos wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (4) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but De Santos is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. looking to sit in guard and control but De Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (6) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (6) vs (8) Morrison Jr.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Santos has his hands clasped together around Morrison Jr.'s back. He's all about the action.
De Santos tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.
De Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Santos.
De Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Santos keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos trying to control the position.
De Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morrison Jr. is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (8) vs (8) Morrison Jr.
De Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Santos trying to control from half guard but Morrison Jr. is working away.
De Santos is working for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrison Jr. regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Santos trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Santos controls the pace.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
Morrison Jr. is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison Jr. is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (8) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (8) vs (13) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries for a kimura but De Santos is defending well.
De Santos is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos prevents Morrison Jr. from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on De Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
De Santos is trying to control Morrison Jr.'s posture but Morrison Jr. avoids it.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but De Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison Jr. gets to mount! De Santos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Santos (8) vs (15) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is trying to take his opponent's back.
Morrison Jr. controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
Morrison Jr. controlling his opponent.
De Santos wants to hold on but Morrison Jr. pushes him away.
De Santos is controlling an arm, preventing Morrison Jr. from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Morrison Jr. can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Santos is looking to escape.
De Santos can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
Morrison Jr. avoids the attempt from De Santos to control.
Morrison Jr. looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but De Santos is squirming around nicely.
De Santos tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Santos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is looking to improve his position.
De Santos wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
De Santos won't allow Morrison Jr. to pass to mount.
Morrison Jr. seems to be looking for submissions.
De Santos is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Santos is just riding it out for now. Morrison Jr. eventually gives up the hold.
De Santos gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 15 to 8.
A very excited looking David Morrison Jr. made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Roger De Santos stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger De Santos (ranked 2538 p4p, 317 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 3273 p4p, 383 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Roger De Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Santos defends it nicely.
De Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: De Santos (4) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is trying to improve his position.
De Santos wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
De Santos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos tries to move to mount but Paulman blocks the move with his legs.
Paulman manages to get back to half guard.
De Santos tries to pass to full mount but Paulman defends it.
Paulman is trying to maintain the position but De Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos prevents Paulman from improving his position.
De Santos wants to pass to mount but Paulman is defending the position.
Paulman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paulman trying to control the position here.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Paulman keeping full guard, as De Santos tries to pass.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but De Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
De Santos looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman pulls De Santos in to control the position.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
De Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman controlling the position.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
De Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (7) vs (0) Paulman
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
De Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paulman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paulman is trying to improve his position.
De Santos advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Santos (9) vs (0) Paulman
De Santos wants to take Paulman's back here but Paulman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
De Santos controlling the pace for now.
De Santos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to hold on but De Santos postures up.
Paulman stops De Santos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Paulman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from De Santos.
De Santos has control of Paulman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paulman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount.
Paulman tries to hold on but De Santos pushes him away.
De Santos wants to finish this one by submission but Paulman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De Santos.
Paulman is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos wants to control the pace but Paulman is squirming around nicely.
Paulman is looking to improve his position but De Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
De Santos trying to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paulman is trying to maintain the position but De Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
De Santos is looking for a kimura but Paulman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Santos to get the leverage.
Paulman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
De Santos passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (12) vs (0) Paulman
De Santos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
De Santos looking for a guillotine from mount but Paulman is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paulman is still trying to improve position.
Paulman stops De Santos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Santos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paulman is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Santos looking for a guillotine from mount but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paulman is doing well to control the position and prevent De Santos from advancing to side control.
De Santos trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
De Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulman pulls De Santos in to control the position.
De Santos pushing down on Paulman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paulman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulman seems keen to control De Santos's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
Paulman keeping full guard, as De Santos tries to pass.
De Santos trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
De Santos forces his way into half guard.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman trying to control here.
De Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paulman defends it well.
De Santos wants to pass the guard but Paulman is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying to control but can't.
Paulman is controlling De Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Paulman is not content to let De Santos control the position.
De Santos prevents Paulman from improving his position.
Paulman is refusing to be controlled, as De Santos sits in half guard.
Paulman tries to roll over but De Santos keeps him under control.
Paulman keeping control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is looking for a kimura here.
De Santos wants to take a breather but Paulman is having none of it.
De Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
De Santos trying to mount his opponent but Paulman defends it.
De Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (12) vs (2) Paulman
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (14) vs (2) Paulman
De Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman controls De Santos momentarily but De Santos frees himself.
Paulman has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
De Santos wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position here.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
De Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman has his hands on De Santos's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (14) vs (4) Paulman
De Santos working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but De Santos is retaining full guard.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Santos trying to control the position here.
De Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
De Santos is adopting a defensive guard.
De Santos keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
De Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman stands and throws De Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (14) vs (7) Paulman
De Santos is looking to reverse the position.
De Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Santos keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Santos takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Roger De Santos 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:
ADWGC 10
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger De Santos (ranked 2416 p4p, 283 weight class) and Pablo Pablos (ranked 2655 p4p, 310 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pablo Pablos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Roger De Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pablos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass De Santos's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Santos (0) vs (2) Pablos
Pablos drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Santos! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Santos (4) vs (2) Pablos
De Santos trying to control the position but Pablos is working away.
De Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
De Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablos keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pablos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablos tries to improve position but can't.
Pablos wants to control but De Santos postures up.
De Santos trying to control the action but Pablos is working from the bottom.
Pablos is trying to get back to half guard.
De Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Santos advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Santos (6) vs (2) Pablos
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is working to get back to half guard.
De Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pablos is looking to escape.
De Santos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pablos is desperately trying to improve his position but De Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
De Santos working for a submission but Pablos is keeping him at bay.
De Santos wants to control the pace but Pablos is squirming around nicely.
Pablos is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pablos is looking to escape.
Pablos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
De Santos looking for a guillotine from mount but Pablos is having none of it.
Pablos has given up his back. Will we see De Santos going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: De Santos (9) vs (2) Pablos
De Santos gets his hands free as Pablos looks to control.
De Santos working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablos can't escape the position.
Pablos turns into De Santos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (9) vs (4) Pablos
Pablos looking to pass the guard.
De Santos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pablos trying to control but De Santos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but De Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (11) vs (4) Pablos
De Santos stays in close to Pablos's body and controls the position.
Pablos is trying to keep De Santos in close.
Pablos looking for a guillotine here but De Santos defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pablos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Santos is aware though and is defending well.
De Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pablos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Pablos's legs - danger averted.
Pablos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pablos is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Santos stays in close to Pablos's body and controls the position.
Pablos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santos forces his way into half guard.
Pablos is refusing to be controlled, as De Santos sits in half guard.
De Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Pablos defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Santos pulls his head out easily.
Pablos is looking for a sweep. De Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Santos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pablos wants to improve his position but De Santos is controlling well.
Pablos trying to control from the bottom.
De Santos trying to mount his opponent but Pablos defends it.
De Santos is working for a kimura but Pablos is defending it quite comfortably.
De Santos is looking to advance position but Pablos won't allow it.
Pablos is refusing to be controlled, as De Santos sits in half guard.
De Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
De Santos tries to pass to full mount but Pablos defends it.
De Santos trying to control from half guard but Pablos is working away.
De Santos passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (14) vs (4) Pablos
Pablos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
De Santos tries to pass to full mount but Pablos defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pablos is looking to improve his position.
Pablos actively working from the bottom here.
Pablos gets back to full guard.
De Santos wants to control from the top but Pablos keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pablos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Santos defends it easily.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santos postures up.
De Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pablos is keeping the position for now.
De Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Pablos throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (17) vs (4) Pablos
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pablos manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Santos's best efforts.
Pablos wants to improve his position but De Santos is controlling well.
Still in half guard, De Santos seems content to control.
De Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pablos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Santos.
Pablos actively working from the bottom here.
Pablos wants to control but De Santos is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Santos pulls his head out easily.
De Santos is trying to control. Pablos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pablos is looking to control De Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pablos avoid being mounted?
Pablos gets full guard.
Pablos trying to keep a closed guard but De Santos is proving a slippery customer.
De Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pablos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablos keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Pablos keeping full guard, as De Santos tries to pass.
De Santos passes Pablos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablos keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pablos sees it coming and defends easily.
Pablos is in trouble now - De Santos has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (20) vs (4) Pablos
And that's the end of the fight!
De Santos takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Our winner, Roger De Santos, 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.
In defeat, Pablo Pablos stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 2046 p4p, 243 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 2128 p4p, 246 weight class). Vicini kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mother. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Roger De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Vicini tries to sprawl out of it but De Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vicini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vicini tries to avoid it but De Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vicini to the ground. Vicini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vicini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vicini is fending him off so far but De Santos persists. Nope, Vicini circles away and we're back to standing.
Dido Vicini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger De Santos.
Vicini closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Santos circles away.
Vicini fails to land the takedown.
De Santos feints the counter takedown.
De Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Vicini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for De Santos with that takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vicini. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) De Santos
Vicini tries to advance to mount but De Santos instead regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini is thwarting De Santos's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santos is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vicini prevents De Santos from improving his position.
Vicini not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is concentrating on defense, preventing Vicini from advancing position.
De Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but De Santos defends it.
De Santos trying to control but Vicini postures up.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Vicini controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but De Santos defending well.
Vicini is thwarting De Santos's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini 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. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (0) De Santos
De Santos is looking to get to half guard.
De Santos has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (10) vs (0) De Santos
Vicini tries to get the hooks in deep but De Santos pushed the leg off.
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.
Vicini is really struggling to control De Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos wants to escape the position.
Vicini tries to keep control of the position but De Santos is staying busy.
De Santos showing good submission defense here.
Vicini wants to control but De Santos is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has the hooks in. De Santos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vicini has got his arm under De Santos's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! De Santos has spun round into Vicini's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (10) vs (2) De Santos
De Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (2) De Santos
De Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.
De Santos wants to control the position but Vicini says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vicini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (15) vs (2) De Santos
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vicini tries to control but De Santos wriggling away.
De Santos wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Vicini looking to control but De Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Santos tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini trying to control the action but De Santos is working from the bottom.
Vicini is thwarting De Santos's attempts to control the position.
Vicini is looking to stall here but De Santos recovers full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vicini has gone for a leg lock! De Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (15) vs (4) De Santos
De Santos preventing the sweep.
De Santos wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini can't keep his opponent in guard - De Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.
De Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (17) vs (4) De Santos
Vicini passes De Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Vicini seems content to control.
Vicini is trying to control. De Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santos trying to control here.
Vicini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but De Santos defending well.
De Santos tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but De Santos is defending the position.
Vicini is keen to just control but De Santos is a slippery customer.
Vicini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is looking to improve his position.
Vicini controlling the pace.
Vicini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Santos for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
A very excited looking Dido Vicini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Roger De Santos had this to say: 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nikki Sixx (ranked 900 p4p, 120 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 2119 p4p, 243 weight class). Sixx comes to the cage accompanied by Niykee Heaton. Roger De Santos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Nikki Sixx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Roger De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sixx drives through and clinches with De Santos against the cage.
De Santos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sixx can't fight it off and eventually De Santos manages to take the fight to the floor. Sixx looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixx (0) vs (2) De Santos
Sixx has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Sixx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sixx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Sixx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos wants to control from the top but Sixx keeps moving.
Sixx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santos trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos is pushing down on Sixx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixx is fighting to maintain full guard but De Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sixx looking for submissions off his back.
De Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sixx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sixx is staying active underneath De Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Santos trying to control from half guard but Sixx is working away.
Sixx manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Santos trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixx is retaining full guard.
Sixx can't keep his opponent in guard - De Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sixx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixx (4) vs (2) De Santos
Sixx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
De Santos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
De Santos is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, De Santos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sixx is looking for the choke from the back position but De Santos is controlling his hands well.
Sixx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
De Santos rolls, trying to escape but Sixx keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be De Santos right now.
Sixx tightening his grip on De Santos, looking for the choke.
Sixx tries to get the hooks in deep but De Santos pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can De Santos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sixx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
De Santos just trying to survive but Sixx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
De Santos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sixx.
Sixx is looking for the choke from the back position but De Santos is controlling his hands well.
De Santos is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sixx.
De Santos is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on De Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sixx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sixx is persistently looking for the submission but De Santos is defending it well.
Sixx is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
De Santos trying to control but not successfully.
De Santos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sixx.
Sixx controlling well, preventing De Santos from escaping the position.
Sixx working for a choke but De Santos is defending well.
De Santos is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sixx.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sixx working for a choke but De Santos is defending well.
De Santos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sixx's guard. Nice work there by De Santos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (4) vs (4) De Santos
De Santos postures up.
Sixx looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santos is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sixx looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Santos has picked Sixx up and slammed him! Sixx can't keep hold of the triangle and De Santos manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (4) vs (7) De Santos
Sixx can't do much from the bottom here.
De Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sixx has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Santos in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sixx is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger De Santos!
A victorious Roger 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:
EFL 20
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
De Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.
Lucas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Santos off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lucas is persistently looking for the submission but De Santos is defending it well.
Lucas gets his hands free as De Santos looks to control. #SUB2#
Lucas has got his arm under De Santos's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! De Santos has spun round into Lucas's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
#SUB2#
Lucas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lucas for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
De Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lucas's guard. #SUB#
Lucas is defending against the submission attempts here by De Santos.
Well, if De Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Lucas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
De Santos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lucas defend it? De Santos steps over the head and cranks it - Lucas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger De Santos!
Roger De Santos is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Roger De Santos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFA 85 Punisher vs Andrei 2
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
De Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
De Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Santos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
De Santos trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva is not content to let De Santos control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Santos working away.#T1#
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
De Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva trying to get back to full guard but De Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
De Santos fails to take his opponent's back.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding De Santos's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SU2#
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Santos, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for De Santos on that attempt.
De Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. De Santos pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
De Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger De Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Santos is breathing heavily.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva presses De Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
De Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Santos's face.
#ROC2#
De Santos is rocked!
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Oh De Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva lands a big knee! That's hurt De Santos! Oh, he's all over the place! Silva lands another knee that sends De Santos to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ander Silva!
The defeated Roger De Santos had this to say: 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'.
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Event:
EFA 84 Vermeulen Vs Murphy
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Calacon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Calacon connects with a leg kick. De Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
De Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
De Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Calacon struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
De Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Calacon struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
De Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
De Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Calacon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Santos but great work by Calacon.
Calacon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Santos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
De Santos tries to bench press Calacon off him but Calacon keeps the position.
Calacon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down De Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Calacon working away.
De Santos tries to bench press Calacon off him but Calacon keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Calacon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
De Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Calacon taking a breather here.
De Santos tries to bench press Calacon off him but Calacon keeps the position. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Calacon stalls from top position.
Sloppy strikes there by Calacon.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Santos tries to buck Calacon off but Calacon is having none of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calacon jabs De Santos right on the nose. De Santos blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
De Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Santos wants to take a breather but Calacon is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
De Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Calacon is looking for a sweep. De Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
De Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calacon is just riding it out for now. De Santos eventually gives up the hold.
De Santos is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Calacon dominated that round.
That's time! Calacon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
De Santos looking to score a takedown here. Calacon is defending well but De Santos drives through and ends up in Calacon's guard.#ES#
Calacon pushes De Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Calacon looks to land a combination but De Santos avoids it well. #TD2#
Calacon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Calacon is looking to stand back up but De Santos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Calacon. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon is not content to let De Santos control the position.#SUB2#
De Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Calacon is trying to stand up here but De Santos is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
De Santos is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Calacon as he works his way to full guard.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Calacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calacon pulls De Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents De Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calacon is keeping the position for now.
Calacon controls De Santos momentarily but De Santos frees himself.
De Santos is pushing down on Calacon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Calacon is fighting to maintain full guard but De Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Santos works his way into full mount!
De Santos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
De Santos keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
De Santos goes for an armbar but Calacon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Calacon.
Calacon postures up.
Calacon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calacon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Santos on the ground.#T4#
Calacon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calacon controlling from the top position.
Calacon looking to sit in guard and control but De Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Calacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roger De Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Calacon to score with a decent uppercut.
Calacon throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends De Santos stumbling backwards into the cage! De Santos bounces back off the cage towards Calacon, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Calacon lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Calacon celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Conrad Calacon!
After winning the bout, Conrad Calacon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Roger De Santos had this to say: 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'.
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Event:
EFA 82 Trucks vs De Silva
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Winkle gets caught napping as De Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Winkle manages to retain guard.
De Santos content to stall in guard here.
De Santos slips nicely into half guard.
De Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
De Santos controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
De Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
De Santos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Santos controlling the pace for now.
Winkle working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
De Santos controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
De Santos throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Winkle has his hands clasped together but De Santos breaks the hold and Winkle is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by De Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger De Santos!
Roger De Santos 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:
EFA 78 Power vs Rothbard
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
De Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
De Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Santos is working away from the top position though.
Chin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
De Santos not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Santos is trying for a kimura here. Chin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! De Santos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger De Santos!
A victorious Roger 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:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1961 p4p, 47 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 5620 p4p, 119 weight class). Morrison Jr.'s entrance music is Face The Pain. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Roger De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morrison Jr. is fending him off so far but De Santos persists. Nope, Morrison Jr. circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison Jr., which made it look bad.
De Santos gets caught napping as Morrison Jr. dives in and scores a takedown. De Santos manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) De Santos
De Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Morrison Jr. advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morrison Jr. is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Santos wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
De Santos is positioning himself well to prevent Morrison Jr. advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morrison Jr. frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) De Santos
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Santos tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Morrison Jr. working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Santos wants to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but De Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Santos working to try and regain half guard.
De Santos is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is working for a submission of some sort.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morrison Jr. wants to work for an arm triangle but De Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but De Santos is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is trying to work for a kimura but De Santos is defending well.
Morrison Jr. is looking to advance position but De Santos won't allow it.
De Santos tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting De Santos's attempts to control the position.
De Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to advance to full mount but De Santos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
De Santos looking to control.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Santos controls Morrison Jr. momentarily but Morrison Jr. frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. won't allow De Santos to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but De Santos is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but De Santos is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrison Jr. slips nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but De Santos is a slippery customer.
De Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Santos is looking to control Morrison Jr.'s leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Santos avoid being mounted?
Morrison Jr. wants to take a breather but De Santos is having none of it.
De Santos is looking to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but De Santos is working away.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on De Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Santos is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura here.
Morrison Jr. perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Santos is trying to control but Morrison Jr. passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (0) De Santos
De Santos regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is controlling Morrison Jr.'s position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Santos.
De Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morrison Jr. controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Santos is trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but De Santos is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. postures up.
Morrison Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santos is keeping the position for now.
De Santos trying to control the position.
De Santos controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
De Santos working a defensive guard but Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
De Santos wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to advance position but De Santos won't allow it.
De Santos is trying to control but can't.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but De Santos is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting De Santos's attempts to control the position.
De Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Santos tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but De Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Santos tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.
De Santos has a hand on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morrison Jr. takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (0) De Santos
Morrison Jr. can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Santos is looking to escape.
De Santos is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Santos is trying to maintain the position but Morrison Jr. is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison Jr. passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Santos! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (14) vs (0) De Santos
De Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
De Santos regains half guard.
De Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
De Santos is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (17) vs (0) De Santos
Morrison Jr. is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. De Santos is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (20) vs (0) De Santos
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
David Morrison Jr. decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Roger De Santos spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger De Santos (ranked 5449 p4p, 111 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 3755 p4p, 83 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Roger De Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Charles 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Santos (2) vs (0) Charles
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charles defends it well.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by De Santos.
De Santos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is in trouble now - De Santos has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (5) vs (0) Charles
De Santos wants to control the pace but Charles is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Charles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Charles is squirming around, avoiding De Santos's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles wants to control but De Santos is having none of it.
De Santos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
De Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is squirming around, avoiding De Santos's attempts to control the action.
De Santos goes for an armbar but Charles turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Charles. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (5) vs (2) Charles
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos working a defensive guard here.
De Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santos is pulling down on Charles's head to control his posture.
Charles trying to control but De Santos is working from the bottom.
De Santos wants to control the position but Charles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Charles controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but De Santos is keeping him busy.
De Santos is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
De Santos wants to sweep but Charles has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (5) vs (5) Charles
De Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Charles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Santos tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos keeping hold of Charles's head, controlling as best he can.
Charles wants to free his trapped foot but De Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Charles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Santos trying to control the position.
De Santos managing to control the position.
Charles passes De Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Santos.
De Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet De Santos, not yet.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Santos controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Charles won't allow De Santos to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Santos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (7) vs (5) Charles
Charles keeping full guard, as De Santos tries to pass.
De Santos stands and throws Charles's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (10) vs (5) Charles
De Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Charles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
De Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Santos swings around for an armbar but Charles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (10) vs (7) Charles
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santos is pulling down on Charles's head. It's preventing any offense from Charles, at least for the moment.
De Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control from the top but De Santos keeps moving.
De Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Charles postures up.
Charles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Charles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Charles controlling the action here.
De Santos gets back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
De Santos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Charles has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (10) vs (10) Charles
De Santos is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
De Santos looking for a sweep but Charles has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Santos (10) vs (12) Charles
De Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (12) vs (12) Charles
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles is trying to control the position but De Santos postures up.
Charles keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles has control of De Santos's left arm, preventing De Santos from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and De Santos gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
De Santos takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Roger 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:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 22252 p4p, 730 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 5214 p4p, 533 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Roger De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dela Rosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Santos swivels and escapes.
De Santos shoots in and bounces Dela Rosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) De Santos
Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Santos defends well.
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Dela Rosa has his foot on De Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
De Santos looking to pass the guard.
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa looking for subs off his back but De Santos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Santos pulls his head out easily.
De Santos prevents Dela Rosa from improving his position.
De Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
De Santos prevents Dela Rosa from improving his position.
De Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Santos is trying for a kimura here. Dela Rosa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! De Santos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger De Santos!
After winning the bout, Roger 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:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger De Santos (ranked 5123 p4p, 517 weight class) and Shawn Jones (ranked 4442 p4p, 469 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Roger De Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shawn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones darts in and clinches De Santos up against the cage.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
De Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger De Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Santos regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Santos (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (0) vs (5) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control the action but De Santos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working away.
Jones controlling the position.
De Santos tries to control but Jones manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: De Santos (0) vs (8) Jones
De Santos trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
Jones has the hooks in. De Santos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Santos trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is hanging on to De Santos's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
De Santos is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
De Santos regains half guard.
De Santos actively working from the bottom here.
De Santos is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but De Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
De Santos wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
De Santos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jones passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (0) vs (11) Jones
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but De Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Santos looking for subs from the bottom but Jones mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (0) vs (14) Jones
Jones wants to take De Santos's back but he can't do it this time.
De Santos has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: De Santos (0) vs (17) Jones
De Santos can't escape the position.
De Santos turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (2) vs (17) Jones
De Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
De Santos is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones wants to control but De Santos is keeping busy.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by De Santos.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
De Santos is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Santos to get the leverage.
De Santos is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
De Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Santos is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
De Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
De Santos prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
De Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (2) vs (19) Jones
De Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to control but De Santos is working from the bottom.
De Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws De Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (2) vs (22) Jones
Jones wants to control but De Santos is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Santos keeps working.
De Santos wants to control but Jones postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but De Santos is keeping him busy.
De Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Jones trying to control from half guard but De Santos is working away.
Jones is looking to advance position but De Santos won't allow it.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but De Santos is keeping him busy.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Santos trying to control here.
De Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Santos trying to control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones wants to take a breather but De Santos is having none of it.
De Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but De Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos looking for submissions off his back.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but De Santos defending well.
De Santos trying to control but Jones postures up.
De Santos is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but De Santos defends the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones is thwarting De Santos's attempts to control the position.
Jones prevents De Santos from improving his position.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Santos looking for subs from the bottom but Jones mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (2) vs (25) Jones
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Jones content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 25 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Shawn Jones thanked Amped Performance ($200/160q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Roger De Santos spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 5107 p4p, 523 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 4935 p4p, 510 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Roger De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kantola clinches up against the cage.
Kantola has De Santos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kantola pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending De Santos tumbling to the mat - Kantola dives into De Santos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (0) De Santos
De Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kantola has managed to get both his arms back between De Santos's legs - danger averted.
De Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but De Santos is keeping the position.
De Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kantola defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos looking for a guillotine here but Kantola defends easily.
De Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Kantola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Santos wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kantola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kantola's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kantola (2) vs (4) De Santos
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola trying to control the hands but De Santos won't let him.
De Santos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kantola has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kantola trying to control the hands but De Santos breaks the grip.
De Santos keeps control of the position easily here as Kantola tries to buck him off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kantola is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if De Santos gets his way!
Kantola is trying to break free.
Kantola staying busy and making it hard for De Santos to control.
Kantola is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if De Santos gets his way!
Kantola trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kantola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kantola wants to control but De Santos is keeping busy.
De Santos is looking for a kimura here.
De Santos prevents Kantola from improving his position.
De Santos is pressing down on Kantola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kantola is holding on for now.
De Santos prevents Kantola from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola won't allow De Santos to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kantola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kantola is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (4) vs (4) De Santos
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kantola won't allow De Santos to sweep him here.
De Santos is trying to control the position but Kantola postures up.
De Santos keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kantola defends well.
De Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kantola stays in close to De Santos's body and controls the position.
Kantola passes De Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kantola wants to control but De Santos is keeping him busy.
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kantola pulls his head out easily.
Kantola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kantola trying to control the action but De Santos is working from the bottom.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Kantola trying to mount his opponent but De Santos defends it.
Still in half guard, Kantola seems content to control.
De Santos trying to control here.
Kantola controlling the action here.
De Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kantola pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
Kantola is trying to control. De Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kantola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Kantola passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (7) vs (4) De Santos
De Santos tries to buck Kantola off but Kantola is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to move to mount but De Santos blocks the move with his legs.
De Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
De Santos being controlled for a moment.
Kantola advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kantola (9) vs (4) De Santos
De Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kantola controlling his opponent.
De Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Santos can't escape the position.
De Santos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
De Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard.
Kantola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kantola is trying to control. De Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
De Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Kantola controlling the action here.
De Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Santos.
Kantola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kantola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kantola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kantola is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet De Santos, not yet.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but De Santos is keeping the position.
Kantola got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kantola has managed to get both his arms back between De Santos's legs - danger averted.
Kantola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kantola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santos is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kantola got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kantola has managed to get both his arms back between De Santos's legs - danger averted.
Kantola pushing down on De Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Santos wants to control but Kantola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kantola is controlling the pace.
De Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kantola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kantola's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kantola (9) vs (8) De Santos
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos working for the choke.
De Santos avoiding Kantola 's attempts to control his hands.
De Santos is hanging on to Kantola's back as he tries to escape.
Kantola trying to control the hands but De Santos won't let him.
Kantola turns into De Santos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (11) vs (8) De Santos
De Santos keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
De Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos working for a triangle but Kantola defends it easily.
De Santos looks winded!
De Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Kantola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Kantola seems content to control.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Kantola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
De Santos trying to control but Kantola postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Ari Kantola was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Roger De Santos spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger De Santos (ranked 4499 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 3195 p4p, 334 weight class). Rico Cole acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roger De Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Cole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cole successfully pulls guard.
Cole is pulling down on De Santos's head to control his posture.
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole is adopting a defensive guard.
De Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Cole has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Cole is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Santos trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Cole keeping full guard, as De Santos tries to pass.
Cole pulls De Santos in close to prevent any damage.
De Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cole has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Cole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santos being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
De Santos wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole is adopting a defensive guard.
De Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is working hard here to advance position.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole managing to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole is pulling down on De Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from De Santos, at least for the moment.
Cole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole is pulling down on De Santos's head to control his posture.
Cole keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
De Santos is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
De Santos is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cole keeping full guard, as De Santos tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cole has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
De Santos wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
De Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (0) vs (2) Cole
De Santos looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santos is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole pushes down on De Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cole in particular looking to stall.
Cole wants to pass the guard but De Santos is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole prevents De Santos from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole wins on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Rico Cole thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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