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Event:
CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
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 12 wins and 4 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Santos pushes Bandito up against the ropes in a clinch.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bandito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bandito.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bandito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enamorado Bandito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Bandito shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bandito was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (4) vs (0) Santos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos looks to move to half guard but instead Bandito has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (6) vs (0) Santos
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.#SUB#
Bandito with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Santos can't escape the position.
Bandito tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Bandito controlling from mount.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Santos tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Santos is holding on tight.
Santos can't escape the position.
Santos wants to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito wants to take Santos's back here but Santos is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos is controlling an arm, preventing Bandito from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Bandito tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Santos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandito is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandito is aware though and is defending well.
We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bandito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (9) vs (0) Santos
Bandito trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandito is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (11) vs (0) Santos#T5#
Bandito moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (14) vs (0) Santos
Santos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bandito.
Bandito avoiding Santos 's attempts to control his hands.
Bandito slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Santos tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bandito is cranking Santos's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Santos! He's tightened the choke and Santos is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enamorado Bandito made sure he mentioned CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Santos
Savkov wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Savkov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savkov defends it well.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos wants to take a breather but Savkov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Savkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Savkov defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Punch Out Gym inform me that Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savkov is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Savkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
#SUB2#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Savkov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Savkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Savkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Santos
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Savkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savkov wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santos is in trouble now - Savkov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (2) Santos
Savkov looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Savkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Savkov wants to take his opponent's back but Santos doesn't allow it.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos tries to control Savkov's body but Savkov pushes him off. Santos squirms to his side and now Savkov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (8) vs (2) Santos
Santos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Santos has given up his back. Will we see Savkov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (11) vs (2) Santos
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Savkov has got his arm under Santos's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Santos has spun round into Savkov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (11) vs (4) Santos#SUB#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savkov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (13) vs (4) Santos#T7#
Savkov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.
Savkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard. #SUB2#
Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Savkov is tapping! Great win for Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luiz Santos! |
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Event:
CACC 175: Ty vs Diesel
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Luiz Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maiki Taison!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos is working for takedown but Taison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santos is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Santos gets control of Taison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taison defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taison trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taison is aware though and is defending well.
Taison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Taison from controlling successfully.
Taison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos keeping full guard, as Taison tries to pass.
Taison trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Taison looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Santos is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Taison has his hands clasped together but Santos extends and breaks Taison's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Santos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Santos! |
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Event:
TAFC: Navarro v Fernandez III
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
White moves into the clinch.#TD#
White has Santos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. White pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Santos tumbling to the mat - White dives into Santos's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Santos is trying to keep White in close.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
White distracts Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White wanted to stand there but Santos had control of the position.
Santos trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos's head.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Santos is rocked!#SUB2#
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
White works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
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.#SUB2#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White with a nice head shot there.
White 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. #SUB2#
White is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Santos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. White is looking to defend but Santos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for White! Santos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, White taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Santos!
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 14
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Kulina swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kulina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulina is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kulina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luiz Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kulina defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulina connects with a body shot.
Santos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santos tries for a takedown but Kulina circles away easily
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kulina on the side of the head.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santos connects with an inside leg kick.
Kulina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.#T1#
Kulina throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos shoots in but Kulina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kulina throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range. #TD#
Santos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulina is pulling down on Santos's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulina dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Santos being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Santos has his feet on Kulina's thighs here. He's pushed Kulina off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kulina screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Santos!
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Event:
TAFC: Fujimoto v Shorton
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot by Santos.
Santos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Avetisyan is out of range.
Avetisyan missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos blocks a head kick by Avetisyan.
A left lands for Santos.
Avetisyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Avetisyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avetisyan.
Santos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avetisyan lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Santos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avetisyan wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position. #T1#
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos trying to control but Avetisyan is working from the bottom.
Avetisyan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him. #SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos trying to control but Avetisyan is working from the bottom. #ES#
Avetisyan pushes Santos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Avetisyan avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos avoids the body shot from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.#T2##CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Avetisyan jumps guard but Santos stands there with Avetisyan around his waist. Avetisyan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Avetisyan is trying to break free.#BC#
Avetisyan breaks from the clinch.
Avetisyan throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Edgar Avetisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avetisyan lands a head shot.
Avetisyan misses with a looping left.
Avetisyan slips a straight right by Santos.
A swing and a miss from Avetisyan.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Avetisyan ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Avetisyan throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Avetisyan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Avetisyan swings widly with a right hand
and Avetisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avetisyan checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avetisyan to score with a decent uppercut.
Avetisyan is looking to score with low kicks.
Avetisyan misses with a looping right.
Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avetisyan's head backwards.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Avetisyan throws a big shot that misses.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avetisyan.
A cross from Santos lands.
Avetisyan throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avetisyan.
Luiz Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Santos misses.
Santos avoids the body shot from Avetisyan.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avetisyan moves away.
Avetisyan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avetisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Avetisyan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Avetisyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avetisyan throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Avetisyan counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luiz Santos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Avetisyan missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avetisyan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santos looks to land a combination. Avetisyan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Avetisyan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Avetisyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Avetisyan lands a nice hook to Santos's body. Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avetisyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avetisyan.
Santos tries to clinch but Avetisyan is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Avetisyan misses the target.
Avetisyan misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avetisyan is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
#T1##SUB2#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos trying to control the action but Avetisyan is working from the bottom.
Avetisyan is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Avetisyan is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos stops Avetisyan from getting back to his feet.
Avetisyan is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard.
Avetisyan pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Avetisyan is defending it quite comfortably.
Avetisyan wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Santos moves out of range as Avetisyan strikes.
Santos misses with a jab to the body
and Avetisyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Avetisyan lands.
Avetisyan walks into a straight right hand from Santos.#TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3##SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
#ES#
Avetisyan kicks Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Santos moves forwards but Avetisyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avetisyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avetisyan loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Avetisyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avetisyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Avetisyan back to the cage. Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avetisyan loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Avetisyan throws a body kick that misses.
Avetisyan throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avetisyan.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Avetisyan slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Avetisyan.
A nice side step and Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Avetisyan.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avetisyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Santos.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Avetisyan's defenses.
Santos scores with a jab to the head.
Avetisyan looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Avetisyan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Avetisyan in a clinch.
Avetisyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
Santos has Avetisyan pressed against the cage, preventing Avetisyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Avetisyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Avetisyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Avetisyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos prevents Avetisyan from breaking the clinch.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Avetisyan is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Avetisyan manages to break the clinch.
Santos takes a swing at Avetisyan's ribcage but misses.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avetisyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Avetisyan moves forwards but Santos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Avetisyan misses with a straight right.
Santos swings for the body but Avetisyan moves out of range.
Santos avoids the head kick by Avetisyan.
Nice cross by Avetisyan.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santos lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Avetisyan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santos tries to clinch but Avetisyan moves out of range.
Avetisyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Avetisyan 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.#T2#
Avetisyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avetisyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
Avetisyan misses with an uppercut.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avetisyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Avetisyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos scores with a one two! Avetisyan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Avetisyan.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santos misses the jab.
Avetisyan throws a wild body kick that Santos sees coming a mile off.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Santos throws a head kick that misses
and Avetisyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos scores with a body shot.
Avetisyan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Santos misses with a hook
and Avetisyan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avetisyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Avetisyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Santos checks a low kick from Avetisyan.
Luiz Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Avetisyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Avetisyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avetisyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Avetisyan is out of range.
Avetisyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avetisyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santos swings widly with a right hand
letting Avetisyan counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Santos is rocked!#T4#
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Avetisyan finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Avetisyan coming out on top.
Santos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Avetisyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Avetisyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Avetisyan ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Avetisyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
A swing and a miss from Avetisyan.
Edgar Avetisyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos throws a leg kick but Avetisyan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Avetisyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Avetisyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Santos!
In defeat, Edgar Avetisyan stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE HAS WALL HACKS. '.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 5
Date: Feb 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Santos scores with a takedown into Genius's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos passes Genius's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Genius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Genius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Genius defends it. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Santos is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Genius as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Genius manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Genius in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Genius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Genius would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Genius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Genius has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a triangle but Genius pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing Genius from standing up. #SUB2#
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Genius defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Genius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Genius throws a combination. Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Santos got wobbled bad by a big combination! Genius presses forward with punches and knees until Santos stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Santos closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stable Genius!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stable Genius waved his t-shirt featuring Forge Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 1
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Jack clinches with his opponent.
Santos scores with a hook to the body.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Jack misses with a body punch.
Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santos cracks Jack with a nice body shot.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jack.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jack.
Jack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Jack is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
Jack blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Santos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Santos blocking some punches.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jack.
Santos prevents a body shot from Jack.
Jack lands with a left to the head.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Jack has him pressed against the cage.
Jack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Jack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Jack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos. #T2#
Jack misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Santos gets control of Jack's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jack uses it to pass to side control.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jack scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santos to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jack is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jack is working Santos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Santos tries to buck Jack off but Jack is having none of it.
Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santos wants to get back to full guard but Jack has mounted him!
Jack landing strikes from the mount and Santos is in trouble!
Jack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Santos?
Jack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#
Santos is rocked!
Jack scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Jack connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jack prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Jack connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Jack loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Santos scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jack land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jack stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Jack!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Jack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 133
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Santos misses the body punch
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Sirakanian.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.#TD#
Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Sirakanian is retaining full guard.
Sirakanian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirakanian keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sirakanian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos advances to half guard.
Santos prevents Sirakanian from improving his position.#T1#
Santos is pressing down on Sirakanian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sirakanian is holding on for now.
Santos controlling the pace. #SUB#
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sirakanian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirakanian wants to get back to full guard.
Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Santos wants to control the pace but Sirakanian is squirming around nicely.
Sirakanian 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.#SUB#
Santos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sirakanian is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sirakanian and Santos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sirakanian is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Santos has hold of Sirakanian's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sirakanian tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Santos cranks the arm and Sirakanian screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sirakanian, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luiz Santos!
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Event:
SyFi 124
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Santos scores with a jab. Kulina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kulina!
Kulina slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Kulina has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kulina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos moves away from the strike by Kulina.
Kulina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulina.
Kulina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Kulina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luiz Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulina misses with a double jab.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Kulina shows good takedown defense.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos staying out of range there.#T1#
A big right from Santos misses.
It looked like Kulina was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulina was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Kulina throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Kulina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulina was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Kulina misses with a low kick.
Kulina moves away from the strike by Santos.
Kulina moves out of range as Santos strikes.
A jab from Santos misses.
Kulina misses with a looping right.
Kulina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Kulina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kulina throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Santos tests Kulina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos with a hook.
Santos cracks a nice hook into Kulina's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina slips under a jab.
As Santos looks to move away, Kulina throws a big counter combo but Santos just gets out of the way.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kulina slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvey Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kulina to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Kulina ducks down to avoid it.
Kulina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulina 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.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulina is just out of range.
Kulina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Kulina is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kulina with a nice cross.#T3#
Kulina misses with a hook.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Kulina's head but Kulina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulina throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Kulina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos tries to bum rush Kulina with a series of wild strikes but Kulina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulina pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Kulina follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Santos throws a body punch but Kulina moves out of range.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulina was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos defending well as Kulina loads up on a big left hand.
Kulina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kulina slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvey Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Santos.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulina.
#T4#
Kulina throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Kulina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
A jab from Kulina misses.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Kulina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kulina throws a head kick that misses.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kulina throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Kulina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulina cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kulina looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alvey Kulina will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kulina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Santos takes a swing at Kulina's ribcage but misses.
Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kulina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kulina scores with a sloppy right hand. Santos should have avoided that one.
A jab from Kulina finds it's way through Santos's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Kulina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulina.
Kulina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulina moves away.
Santos throws a jab when Kulina was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Santos.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos digs a good hook to Kulina's body.
Santos throws a hook but Kulina avoids it easily.#T1#
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Kulina.
Kulina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Kulina moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Kulina swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Kulina thuds his right hand into Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Kulina misses its intended target.
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kulina throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Kulina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulina throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Kulina thumps Santos with a low kick.#T2#
Kulina dips to his left and cracks Santos with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos throws a leg kick but Kulina checks it.
Kulina is looking to counter punch.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos connects with a body shot.
Santos works the jab nicely.
Kulina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Kulina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Kulina appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kulina throws a shot to the body.
Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kulina cracks Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulina avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Kulina moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Santos misses with a right hand
and Kulina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kulina misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Kulina is out of range.
Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kulina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos is looking to chop away at Kulina's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulina misses the target.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Kulina.
Santos with the counter takedown but Kulina avoids it easily.
Kulina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulina lands a nice shot to the body.
Kulina looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Kulina misses with a body shot.
#T4#
A big right from Santos misses.
Kulina misses with an uppercut.
Kulina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Kulina dips to his left and cracks Santos with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Kulina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Kulina tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvey Kulina is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Santos throws a leg kick but Kulina sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kulina throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luiz Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos thuds a left hand into Kulina's body.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulina was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulina.
Kulina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kulina scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Santos throws the left hand but Kulina avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Kulina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina throws a big shot that misses.
Kulina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Kulina with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santos to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Kulina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kulina throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Kulina misses with a body shot
and Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Kulina slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Santos misses.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kulina is out of range and Santos settles back down.
Kulina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kulina doesn't seem bothered though.
Kulina throws a body kick that misses.
Santos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
And Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulina pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos thuds his right hand into Kulina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kulina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Santos feints the counter takedown.
Kulina looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos throws out a counter right but Kulina avoids it with no problem.
Kulina throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santos avoids the body shot from Kulina.
Kulina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Kulina seems unphased.
Kulina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Kulina moves out of range as Santos strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Kulina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina is looking to counter punch.
Santos misses with a hook
and Kulina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kulina counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Santos missing with a left hand there. Kulina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kulina under the eye.
Kulina staying out of range there.
Kulina lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulina moves away.
Kulina walks into a stiff left hand from Santos.
Kulina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Kulina drops his hands momentarily and Santos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kulina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kulina throws a big shot that misses.
Kulina throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Santos. That snapped Kulina's head back.
Kulina takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kulina.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina ducks right into an uppercut from Santos.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Kulina moved out of range.
Santos throws a body punch but Kulina moves out of range.
Santos scores with the left hand. Kulina knows he should have avoided that one.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulina throws out the jab.
Kulina misses the shot to the body.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kulina looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos swings for the body but Kulina moves out of range.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Kulina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santos connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luiz Santos!
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SyFi 113
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Santos lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Santos catches Moore right on the button with a cross.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moore fails to land the takedown.
Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Moore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santos scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moore wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side#TD2#
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos not doing much here.
Moore wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Santos is taking a breather. Moore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moore! #SUB2#
Santos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Moore is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Santos!
Joshua Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough fight, not the best Gym work and energy balance, next fight MUCH better !!'.
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SyFi 100
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avetisyan.
Santos thuds his right hand into Avetisyan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Avetisyan with an uppercut!
Avetisyan lands a body shot.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avetisyan misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Avetisyan.
Santos lands a nice hook to Avetisyan's body. Avetisyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos cracks Avetisyan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Avetisyan walks into a stiff left hand from Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avetisyan throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Santos throws a hook but Avetisyan avoids it easily.
Avetisyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos walks into a left hand.
Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Avetisyan back to the cage. Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Avetisyan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
Avetisyan throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Avetisyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avetisyan takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Avetisyan seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan scores with a nice strike.
Avetisyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Avetisyan.
Santos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Avetisyan with a body shot.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avetisyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos tries for a takedown but Avetisyan circles away easily
and Avetisyan counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Avetisyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Avetisyan is out of range.
It looked like Avetisyan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Avetisyan walks into a straight right hand from Santos.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avetisyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Avetisyan lands a right hook to the body.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos misses with a looping right.
Avetisyan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos misses the jab.
A jab from Avetisyan finds it's way through Santos's defenses.
Avetisyan moves away from the strike by Santos.
A jab lands there for Santos.
Santos connects with a solid leg kick.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Avetisyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Avetisyan lands a jab.
Avetisyan looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Avetisyan avoids the body shot from Santos.
Avetisyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Santos scores with a hook to the body. Avetisyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Avetisyan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Santos scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santos. That's going to slow Avetisyan down.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Avetisyan's head but Avetisyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avetisyan misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santos scores with a jab.
Avetisyan connects with a single shot there.
Avetisyan misses with a looping left.
Avetisyan moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Avetisyan misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avetisyan throws a solid leg kick but Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avetisyan.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Avetisyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avetisyan tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avetisyan lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
#T4#
Avetisyan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Avetisyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avetisyan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Avetisyan throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santos misses with the combination.
Avetisyan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Avetisyan avoids the body shot from Santos.
Nice uppercut lands for Santos. That snapped Avetisyan's head back.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Avetisyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Avetisyan throws a right hand that misses
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santos.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Avetisyan misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgar Avetisyan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Avetisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos staying out of range there.
Avetisyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Avetisyan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santos backs up against the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santos checks a leg kick.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos scores with a jab. Avetisyan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Santos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avetisyan under the eye.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Avetisyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Avetisyan jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
Avetisyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#
Santos is rocked!
The fighters circling - Avetisyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avetisyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos misses with the combination.
#T1#
Avetisyan scores with the left hand. Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Edgar Avetisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avetisyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Avetisyan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Avetisyan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Avetisyan defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Avetisyan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch combination from Avetisyan misses.
Luiz Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos throws a body punch but Avetisyan moves out of range.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Avetisyan misses with a looping right.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Avetisyan throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avetisyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Avetisyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos slips a straight right by Avetisyan.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Avetisyan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Avetisyan swinging wildly here.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos throws a hook but Avetisyan avoids it easily.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avetisyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Avetisyan moved out of range nicely.
Avetisyan throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Avetisyan ducks right into an uppercut from Santos.
Santos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Santos avoids the body shot from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan scores with a nice head shot.
Avetisyan with a hook.
Avetisyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avetisyan throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Avetisyan's guard.
Avetisyan being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos stands and throws Avetisyan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Avetisyan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Avetisyan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Avetisyan.
Avetisyan is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avetisyan is looking to escape.
Avetisyan is working to get back to half guard.
Santos tries to control but Avetisyan wriggling away. #T4#
Avetisyan working to try and regain half guard.
Avetisyan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Santos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Avetisyan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Avetisyan shrugs it off.
Avetisyan is trying to escape the mount.
Avetisyan 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.
Avetisyan wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edgar Avetisyan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgar Avetisyan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Avetisyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avetisyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Avetisyan's calf.
Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Avetisyan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Avetisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avetisyan, as that shot connected.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Avetisyan finish him?
Santos scores with a jab to the head.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avetisyan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Avetisyan throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Santos with a jab.
Avetisyan lands the left hand.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Avetisyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target. #T1#
Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Avetisyan misses with a hook.
Avetisyan throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Avetisyan throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santos lands a slapping body shot.
Avetisyan lands a slapping body shot.
Avetisyan ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Santos catches Avetisyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santos looks to land a left hand but Avetisyan moved out of range nicely.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Avetisyan is just out of range.
Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Santos throws a jab when Avetisyan was well out of range.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Avetisyan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avetisyan throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avetisyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Avetisyan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Avetisyan throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Avetisyan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avetisyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Avetisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avetisyan.
Santos throws a one two combo.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avetisyan.
Santos cracks a nice hook into Avetisyan's ribs.
Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avetisyan to score with a decent uppercut.
Avetisyan throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avetisyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Avetisyan.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avetisyan. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Avetisyan misses the target.
Avetisyan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avetisyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santos connects with an inside leg kick.
Santos slips under a jab from Avetisyan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
A jab from Santos does it's job there.
Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Avetisyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos throws a leg kick which misses Avetisyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Avetisyan tries to avoid it.
Avetisyan dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos takes a swing at Avetisyan's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avetisyan.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Avetisyan.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avetisyan.
Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santos tests Avetisyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Avetisyan.
Santos cracks Avetisyan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Avetisyan misses the target.
Avetisyan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Avetisyan's corner calls for a 1-2. Avetisyan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avetisyan.
Avetisyan throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Avetisyan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avetisyan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avetisyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Avetisyan there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edgar Avetisyan.
I think Avetisyan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Avetisyan!
Edgar Avetisyan 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:
WeInSyd 25
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Wyatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos takes a swing at Wyatt's ribcage but misses.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos connects with a body shot.
Wyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos throws out a counter right but Wyatt avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Wyatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wyatt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wyatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Santos.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wyatt clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Santos misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Wyatt breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
A counter left hand to the body from Wyatt misses its target.
Wyatt lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Wyatt clinches up against the cage.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Wyatt is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Wyatt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santos lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Wyatt tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Wyatt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wyatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Wyatt scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Santos throws a hook but Wyatt blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Wyatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos connects with a crisp jab.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Wyatt.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Wyatt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Wyatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a looping left.#T3#
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Wyatt closes the distance and clinches.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Wyatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wyatt blocking some punches.
A short right from Wyatt.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wyatt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santos misses with some punches.
Wyatt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wyatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyatt's elbow.
Santos presses Wyatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Wyatt is trying to break free.#T4#
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Wyatt.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Wyatt's ribcage. Wyatt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Wyatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santos prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
Wyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyatt's elbow. #BC#
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Wyatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Wyatt's shoulder, as Wyatt tries to avoid the shot.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santos scores with a jab. Wyatt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Santos cracks Wyatt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santos catches Wyatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wyatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos misses with a right hand #TD#
and Wyatt counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Wyatt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wyatt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wyatt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wyatt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wyatt escapes and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos is looking to control Wyatt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wyatt pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wyatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos wants to control but Wyatt passes easily into half guard.
#T3#
Wyatt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santos is looking to control Wyatt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wyatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Wyatt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos gets full guard.
Wyatt wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wyatt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Wyatt slips the punch.
Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wyatt's calf.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos cracks a nice hook into Wyatt's ribs.#TD#
Wyatt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wyatt is aware though and is defending well.
Wyatt looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wyatt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wyatt tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos wants to control from the top but Wyatt keeps moving.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wyatt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wyatt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brent Wyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brent Wyatt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos advances to half guard.
Wyatt is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Wyatt gets back to full guard.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Wyatt keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wyatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Santos misses with a looping left.
Wyatt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wyatt looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wyatt lands with a cross.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Wyatt's head back.
Brent Wyatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Wyatt lands a left and a right that send Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Wyatt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Santos is rocked!
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Wyatt finish him?
Santos cracks Wyatt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Wyatt takes one to the chin there.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Wyatt.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Wyatt pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wyatt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luiz Santos.
I've got Santos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Santos!
In defeat, Brent Wyatt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back '.
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Event:
SyFi 79
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Grigorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos shoots and misses
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grigorian on the side of the head.
Grigorian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santos slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Santos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Santos. That snapped Grigorian's head back.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Grigorian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos misses the jab.
Grigorian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grigorian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos walks into a left hand. #T1#
Grigorian jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santos throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grigorian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Santos is rocked!
Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Santos! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Grigorian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hosep Grigorian!
A very excited looking Hosep Grigorian 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:
SyFi 67
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Putsok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Santos thuds a left hand into Putsok's body.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putsok throws out the jab.
Putsok throws a combination. Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Putsok checks a low kick from Santos.
Putsok misses with a two punch combination.
Putsok staying out of range there.
Santos misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Putsok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putsok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
The crowd cheers as Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Putsok doesn't seem phased though.
Putsok lands a body shot.
Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luiz Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Putsok connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off.#T1#
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Putsok dips to his left and cracks Santos with an uppercut!
Putsok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
And Putsok tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Putsok seems unphased.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Putsok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putsok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Putsok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos is looking to counter punch.
Putsok scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Santos looks to throw the jab but Putsok is out of range.
Putsok lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos slips under a jab from Putsok.
Santos thuds a left hand into Putsok's body.
Putsok moves away from the strike by Santos.
Putsok moves away from the strike by Santos.
Putsok fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Putsok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Putsok.
Santos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putsok.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putsok.
Putsok walks into a left hand.
Putsok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.
Santos thuds a left hand into Putsok's body.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Putsok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Putsok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
#T3#
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putsok manages to avoid it.
Jab from Santos.
Putsok connects with the punch.
Putsok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putsok. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putsok.
Putsok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Putsok.
Santos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Putsok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Putsok misses with a double jab.
Putsok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santos stuns Putsok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Putsok moves away and avoids it.
Putsok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Putsok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Santos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Putsok does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Putsok misses with a kick to the body
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Putsok is just out of range.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Putsok doesn't seem phased though.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Putsok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Putsok works the jab nicely.
Putsok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Putsok manages to avoid it.
Putsok blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Santos.
Putsok tries to land a front kick but Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santos feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Putsok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Putsok tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Santos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and Putsok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Santos.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Putsok might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Santos has got the better of the exchanges.
Santos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Putsok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Putsok's head.
Putsok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Putsok throws a body kick that misses.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos blocks a head kick by Putsok.
Santos scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Putsok's knee but Putsok avoids it well.
Nilo Putsok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putsok throws out the jab.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Putsok.
Santos scores with the left hand. Putsok knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Putsok. That did some damage!
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Putsok ducks down to avoid it.
Putsok walks into a straight right hand from Santos.
Some wild striking there from Putsok.
Santos takes a swing at Putsok's ribcage but misses.
Putsok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Putsok saw that one coming.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santos tries a low kick but Putsok avoids it.
As Santos backs off Putsok throws a huge counter combo but Santos manages to avoid it all.
Putsok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
The crowd cheers as Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Putsok doesn't seem phased though.
Putsok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos lands a nice hook to Putsok's body. Putsok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Putsok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Putsok.
Putsok scores with a sloppy right hand. Santos should have avoided that one.
Putsok tries to work over Santos's front leg with a kick but Santos checks it.
The fighters circling - Putsok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Putsok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Putsok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Putsok.
Santos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santos throws a body punch but Putsok moves out of range.
Putsok moves away from the strike by Santos.
Putsok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Putsok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Putsok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Putsok throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Putsok misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Putsok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Putsok throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Putsok prevents Santos from improving position. #SUB#
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putsok can do to turn this around?
Putsok is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB#
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Putsok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Putsok tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos trying to control the position but Putsok is working away.
Putsok tries to improve position but can't.
Putsok struggling a bit here.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Putsok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Santos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Putsok throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos wants to slow Putsok down by chopping away at his legs.
Putsok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putsok staying out of range there.
Putsok throws a counter combo.
Santos cracks Putsok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Putsok misses with the combination.
Putsok lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luiz Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Putsok looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Putsok feints a jab promting Santos to slip. Putsok then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putsok tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putsok.
Putsok misses with the combination.
#T1#
Putsok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Putsok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Santos misses with a looping right.
A big left from Santos misses.
Putsok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Putsok walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Putsok is rocked!
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Putsok is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos throws a shot to the body.
Putsok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putsok seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Putsok throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Putsok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putsok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Putsok's shoulder, as Putsok tries to avoid the shot.
Santos throws a hook but Putsok blocks it.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Putsok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putsok tries to counter by closing the distance.
Putsok loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Santos misses its target.
Santos connects with a body shot.
Putsok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Putsok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Putsok moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Putsok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Putsok falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santos misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Putsok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos is looking to counter punch.
Putsok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Santos cracks Putsok with an open hand slap.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Putsok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santos misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Putsok.
A quick step to the side and Santos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos swings for the body but Putsok moves out of range.
Putsok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD#
Santos waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Putsok. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Putsok to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos advances position into side control!
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putsok keeps working. #SUB#
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Putsok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Santos swings around for an armbar but Putsok sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santos's guard.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Putsok.
Nilo Putsok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Putsok is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Santos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Putsok is looking to defend but Santos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Putsok! Santos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Putsok taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Santos!
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Event:
SyFi 59
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Riven throws a right hand that misses
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Riven throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Riven scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riven wants to clinch#TD2#
and Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Riven didn't expect that.
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. #SUB2#
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Riven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riven manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Riven's guard.
Riven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.#SUB#
Riven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Santos is fighting to break Riven's control of his arms but Riven is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riven seems keen to control Santos's posture.
Santos is pushing down on Riven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riven is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santos prevents Riven from standing back up.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Riven trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Riven is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Santos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Riven.#SUB2#
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Riven is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Santos! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Riven has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luiz Santos!
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Event:
SyFi 49
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Souza sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Souza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Souza.
Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Souza prevents Santos from taking his back.#SUB2#
Santos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Souza is surviving well by controlling Santos's body position as best he can.
Souza working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Souza is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Souza tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Souza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
#SUB2#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Santos trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away. #SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Souza is looking to escape.
Santos passes to side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Souza is not content to let Santos control the position. #SUB2#
Santos is working to tighten his grip on Souza's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Souza has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Santos is really squeezing tight and eventually Souza passes out! Santos breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luiz Santos!
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Santos (ranked 22614 p4p, 664 weight class) and Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 5065 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zvonimir's choice of entrance music: Kletva kralja Zvonimira. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Luiz Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dmitar Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zvonimir gets a clinch.
Santos tries to pull guard but Zvonimir holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos tries to pull guard but Zvonimir won't allow it.
Santos jumps guard but Zvonimir stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos has picked Zvonimir up - he's going for a ride! Santos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Zvonimir
Zvonimir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zvonimir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zvonimir is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (2) Zvonimir
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zvonimir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Santos controls Zvonimir momentarily but Zvonimir frees himself.
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.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zvonimir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zvonimir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santos controls Zvonimir momentarily but Zvonimir frees himself.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zvonimir is aware though and is defending well.
Zvonimir controlling from the top position.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Zvonimir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Zvonimir tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zvonimir pulls his head out easily.
Zvonimir controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zvonimir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Zvonimir seems content to control.
Zvonimir is continuing to stall.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Zvonimir sits in half guard.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Zvonimir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zvonimir controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Zvonimir is controlling the pace.
Santos tries to roll over but Zvonimir keeps him under control.
Zvonimir content to control rather than advance.
Zvonimir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to roll over but Zvonimir keeps him under control.
Zvonimir controlling the action here.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Zvonimir.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zvonimir is controlling the pace.
Zvonimir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Zvonimir not doing much here.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zvonimir pulls his head out easily.
Santos wants to control but Zvonimir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zvonimir controlling the action here.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Zvonimir seems content to control.
Zvonimir is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
Zvonimir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos trying to control but Zvonimir postures up.
Santos gets back to full guard.
Zvonimir stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (2) vs (5) Zvonimir
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zvonimir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos is not content to let Zvonimir control the position.
Santos tries to bench press Zvonimir off him but Zvonimir keeps the position.
Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zvonimir stalling.
Santos tries to roll over but Zvonimir keeps him under control.
Zvonimir trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Zvonimir is very close to passing his half guard.
Zvonimir is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Santos is staying active underneath Zvonimir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zvonimir passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (2) vs (8) Zvonimir
Zvonimir moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Santos (2) vs (11) Zvonimir
Santos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zvonimir's arms.
Santos turns into Zvonimir and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (4) vs (11) Zvonimir
Zvonimir managing to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos pushes down on Zvonimir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zvonimir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zvonimir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santos (4) vs (15) Zvonimir
Zvonimir is persistently looking for the submission but Santos is defending it well.
Zvonimir biding his time, controlling Santos.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Zvonimir gets his hands free.
Santos tries to roll but Zvonimir sticks to his back.
Santos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zvonimir is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Santos trying to control the hands but Zvonimir won't let him.
Santos breaks Zvonimir's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (6) vs (15) Zvonimir
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zvonimir is controlling Santos's posture.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zvonimir is keeping the position for now.
Santos is pushing down on Zvonimir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zvonimir is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zvonimir manages to get to full guard.
Santos trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Santos slips nicely into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zvonimir is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Zvonimir gets back to full guard.
Santos trying to control but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Zvonimir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zvonimir holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Zvonimir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (6) vs (17) Zvonimir
Zvonimir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Zvonimir defends easily.
Zvonimir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zvonimir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zvonimir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zvonimir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zvonimir preventing the sweep.
Santos keeping full guard, as Zvonimir tries to pass.
Zvonimir slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zvonimir wins on points by 17 to 6.
A very excited looking Dmitar Zvonimir 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:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Santos (ranked 22634 p4p, 677 weight class) and Kenji Watanabe (ranked 2990 p4p, 322 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Luiz Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenji Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Watanabe tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos pulls guard successfully.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watanabe trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Watanabe pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watanabe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Watanabe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Watanabe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Watanabe
Watanabe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Santos trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Santos stands and throws Watanabe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Watanabe
Watanabe prevents Santos from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe tries to improve position but can't.
Santos wants to control but Watanabe is keeping him busy.
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Watanabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Santos swings around for an armbar but Watanabe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (5) vs (2) Watanabe
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watanabe defends it easily.
Watanabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watanabe has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Watanabe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santos! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santos (9) vs (2) Watanabe
Santos tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watanabe keeps working.
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watanabe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watanabe prevents Santos from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Watanabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos just content to control the position.
Santos swings around for an armbar but Watanabe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (9) vs (4) Watanabe
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watanabe is aware though and is defending well.
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watanabe defends it easily.
Watanabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watanabe has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Santos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Watanabe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Santos's body to avoid the submission. Santos has instead reached around Watanabe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Santos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luiz Santos! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cartel Lopez (ranked 1910 p4p, 251 weight class) and Luiz Santos (ranked 9017 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cartel Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cartel Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lopez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (0) vs (2) Santos
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.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (2) Santos
Lopez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos looking for subs off his back but Lopez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopez.
Santos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez 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.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopez to get the leverage.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Santos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cartel Lopez!
Cartel Lopez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khan Klen (ranked 4932 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Santos (ranked 9004 p4p, 0 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khan Klen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santos clinches.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Klen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Klen! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Klen (0) vs (4) Santos
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Santos is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Klen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Santos gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Klen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Santos lets go of the hold and Klen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Santos! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roman Bosski (ranked 7369 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Santos (ranked 6945 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosski comes to the cage accompanied by Elektryczne Gitary - Wszystko chuj. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roman Bosski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Bosski tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bosski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos dives in and grabs Bosski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bosski pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Roman Bosski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Santos.
Santos darts in and clinches Bosski up against the cage.
Bosski tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Bosski drops back down to his feet.
Santos jumps guard but Bosski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bosski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bosski prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bosski walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Bosski gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
Bosski is looking to counter the offense by Santos and move into the clinch.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosski circles away.
Bosski attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Santos tries to clinch but Bosski is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bosski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos smiles and moves away.
Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bosski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bosski (0) vs (2) Santos
Bosski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Santos has his hands clasped together but Bosski extends and breaks Santos's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bosski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Bosski! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mariusz Borek (ranked 7234 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Santos (ranked 6889 p4p, 0 weight class). Borek comes to the cage accompanied by PIDŻAMA PORNO - Twoja generacja. Mariusz Borek has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mariusz Borek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos pulls Borek into guard.
Santos working for a triangle but Borek defends it easily.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borek trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Borek defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos keeping full guard, as Borek tries to pass.
Borek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borek has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Borek defends easily.
Borek wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Borek frees his head nicely. Oh but Santos has switched to an armbar! Borek is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luiz Santos! |
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