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Event:
FARTMMA 114
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shklyarskiy leaves Santiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shklyarskiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Santiago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shklyarskiy scores with the left hand. Santiago knows he should have avoided that one.
Shklyarskiy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santiago goes for a double leg but Shklyarskiy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shklyarskiy continues to drive forward.
Nice straight punches there by Shklyarskiy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shklyarskiy.#TD2#
Santiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shklyarskiy's half guard.
Shklyarskiy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shklyarskiy 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!#SUB2#
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Shklyarskiy is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
#T1#
Santiago trying to pass the guard but Shklyarskiy defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shklyarskiy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Santiago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and defends easily.
Shklyarskiy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Santiago 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.
Shklyarskiy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shklyarskiy is trying to maintain the position but Santiago is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santiago wants to free his trapped foot but Shklyarskiy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shklyarskiy is concentrating on defense, preventing Santiago from advancing position. #SUB2#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shklyarskiy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shklyarskiy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago prevents Shklyarskiy from improving his position.
Shklyarskiy trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura but Shklyarskiy is defending well.
Santiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Shklyarskiy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shklyarskiy is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Shklyarskiy is looking to control Santiago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shklyarskiy avoid being mounted?
Shklyarskiy keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura but Shklyarskiy is defending well.
Shklyarskiy wants to control but Santiago is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Santiago 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.
Santiago is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shklyarskiy! #T4#
Shklyarskiy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shklyarskiy can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Santiago has control of Shklyarskiy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shklyarskiy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shklyarskiy wants to hold on but Santiago pushes him away.
Shklyarskiy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Shklyarskiy wants to hold on but Santiago pushes him away.
Shklyarskiy is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shklyarskiy is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Santiago looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Santiago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uadab Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Shklyarskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shklyarskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shklyarskiy as he jumps to the side.
Santiago shoots in for a double leg but Shklyarskiy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uadab Santiago.
Shklyarskiy feints a jab promting Santiago to slip. Shklyarskiy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santiago slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santiago takes one to the side of the head.
Santiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Santiago looks to move away, Shklyarskiy throws a big counter combo but Santiago just gets out of the way.
Santiago with a poor takedown
and Shklyarskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Shklyarskiy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shklyarskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Shklyarskiy there.#T1#
Shklyarskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Santiago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shklyarskiy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shklyarskiy pushes Santiago away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Santiago gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shklyarskiy is looking for a sweep.
Shklyarskiy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Santiago wants to control but Shklyarskiy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Santiago tries for a kimura but Shklyarskiy is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shklyarskiy regains half guard.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand.
Shklyarskiy trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Santiago trying to control the action but Shklyarskiy is working from the bottom.
Shklyarskiy is concentrating on defense, preventing Santiago from advancing position. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Shklyarskiy is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Shklyarskiy is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Santiago stops Shklyarskiy from getting back to his feet.
Shklyarskiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santiago on the ground.
Shklyarskiy tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Santiago is trying to control. Shklyarskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santiago might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shklyarskiy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Shklyarskiy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Santiago avoids the attempt from Shklyarskiy to control.#SUB2#
Santiago has control of Shklyarskiy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shklyarskiy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shklyarskiy gets back to half guard.
Shklyarskiy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Santiago is thwarting Shklyarskiy's attempts to control the position.
Santiago is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shklyarskiy!
Shklyarskiy is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Shklyarskiy wants to control but Santiago is having none of it.
Shklyarskiy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santiago avoids the attempt from Shklyarskiy to control.
Shklyarskiy tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for a guillotine from mount but Shklyarskiy frees his head quite easily.
Shklyarskiy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santiago avoids the attempt from Shklyarskiy to control.
Shklyarskiy is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Santiago has hold of Shklyarskiy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shklyarskiy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shklyarskiy is looking to get to half guard.
Santiago won't let Shklyarskiy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Shklyarskiy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shklyarskiy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santiago.
Santiago misses with a takedown
and Shklyarskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab to the nose.
Shklyarskiy thuds his right hand into Santiago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santiago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uadab Santiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy with a jab.
Santiago takes one to the chin there.
Shklyarskiy tests Santiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shklyarskiy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shklyarskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shklyarskiy lands with a good body shot.
Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Shklyarskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shklyarskiy pinned against the cage. Shklyarskiy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shklyarskiy lands the left hand.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Shklyarskiy circles away easily
and Shklyarskiy counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Shklyarskiy digs a good body shot into Santiago's ribs.
Shklyarskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santiago doesn't seem bothered though.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shklyarskiy misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santiago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shklyarskiy is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shklyarskiy is trying to improve his position.
Shklyarskiy gets back to half guard.
Shklyarskiy manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Shklyarskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shklyarskiy's guard.
Shklyarskiy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Santiago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shklyarskiy is just riding it out for now. Santiago eventually gives up the hold.
Shklyarskiy gets back to full guard.
Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Shklyarskiy.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Shklyarskiy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shklyarskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Santiago wants to control from the top but Shklyarskiy keeps moving.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Shklyarskiy is keeping the position.
Shklyarskiy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santiago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Santiago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santiago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shklyarskiy is trying to control Santiago's posture but Santiago avoids it.
Shklyarskiy is looking to regain half guard here but Santiago keeps moving and retains side control.
Shklyarskiy is trying to control Santiago's posture but Santiago avoids it.
Santiago trying to control the position but Shklyarskiy is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Shklyarskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shklyarskiy 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Shklyarskiy!
Edmund Shklyarskiy took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fuck inbred alt right'. |
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XV
Date: Jun 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara scores with a body shot.
Santiago dives in for a single leg takedown but Camara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camara scores with the left hand. Santiago knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Camara clinches up with Santiago and pushes him back against the cage.
Camara has Santiago pressed against the cage, preventing Santiago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Camara.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Camara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Camara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Camara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uadab Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara presses Santiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Santiago misses with some punches.
Camara pushes Santiago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara is working Santiago over against the cage.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
Santiago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara lands a body punch.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santiago can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Camara.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards. #T2#
Camara lands a body punch.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Santiago is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camara creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Santiago's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Santiago drops to his knees and Camara pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaylord Camara!
A very excited looking Gaylord Camara 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:
WPFA XX: Active vs Princip 3
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santiago's half guard.
Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.
Santiago is pressing down on Bravo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bravo 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.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Santiago controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
Bravo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santiago is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bravo has his hands clasped together but Santiago extends and breaks Bravo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Santiago.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uadab Santiago! |
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Event:
Dominance IX
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Ribuvnik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribuvnik scores with a punch to the head.
Ribuvnik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ROC2#
Ribuvnik is rocked!#SUB2#
Santiago is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ribuvnik is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uadab Santiago!
The defeated Hasan Ribuvnik had this to say: 'Referee sucked. Let me bang bro'.
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Event:
Dominance VIII
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Hazuki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hazuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hazuki stalks Santiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santiago's face. Santiago staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Hazuki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.#SU#
Hazuki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hazuki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Hazuki takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Santiago gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Hazuki is trying is best to control the position here. #T1##SUB2#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura but Hazuki is defending well.
#SUB2#
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hazuki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
Hazuki tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Santiago wants to free his trapped foot but Hazuki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but Hazuki defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hazuki wants to improve his position but Santiago is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is trying to control. Hazuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki wants to get back to full guard.
Hazuki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santiago on the ground.#SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hazuki defends it well.
Santiago is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Santiago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hazuki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hazuki 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. #T3#
Santiago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santiago is trying to keep Hazuki in close.
Hazuki wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Santiago working for a triangle but Hazuki defends it easily.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hazuki is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hazuki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Santiago manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hazuki pulls his head out easily.
Santiago trying to control from the bottom.
Santiago is not content to let Hazuki control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Hazuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hazuki misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hazuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hazuki has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Santiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hazuki, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hazuki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki is pushing Santiago's head away, looking to escape. Santiago manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Santiago advances to mount.
Hazuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hazuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but Hazuki defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hazuki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Santiago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hazuki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hazuki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hazuki! #REVR#
Hazuki trying to control the position but Santiago is working away.
Hazuki tries to advance to mount but Santiago denies him.
Santiago struggling a bit here.
Santiago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB2#
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
Santiago wants to take a breather but Hazuki is having none of it. #SUB2#
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazuki keeps working. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Hazuki is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Hazuki is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
#SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura but Hazuki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santiago to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Hazuki is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uadab Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hazuki tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santiago.
Santiago passes into half guard.
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hazuki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Santiago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hazuki is just riding it out for now. Santiago eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Hazuki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hazuki pushes Santiago off looking to stand but Santiago dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago stops Hazuki from getting back to his feet.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Hazuki is trying to stand up here but Santiago is controlling him well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hazuki tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Santiago manages to move to mount!
#SUB2#
Santiago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hazuki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Santiago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazuki is looking to escape.
Hazuki wants to control but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago looking to control but Hazuki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Hazuki is looking to get to half guard.
Santiago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazuki is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Santiago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Santiago goes for an armbar but Hazuki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hazuki.
Hazuki tries to stand but Santiago is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Hazuki preventing the sweep.
Hazuki stands and throws Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Hazuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Hazuki stalls from top position.
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uadab Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santiago 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uadab Santiago!
In defeat, Daisuke Hazuki stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is a most dishonorable defeat, I will retire to my studies and meditate on the four Wude more.'.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday VII
Date: Jan 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Santiago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santiago scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Makino does no damage.
Makino lands a slapping body shot.
Makino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Makino catches Santiago right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Makino.
Makino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santiago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Makino's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santiago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santiago with a poor takedown
and Makino counters with a nice body shot.
Santiago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santiago goes for a double leg but Makino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makino continues to drive forward.
Fumito Makino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uadab Santiago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makino lands with a straight right. Santiago didn't see that one coming.
Makino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santiago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makino.
Makino scores with a punch to the head.
Nice cross by Makino.#T1#
Makino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santiago back to the cage. Makino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Makino finds it's way through Santiago's defenses.
Makino throws a series of strikes that have Santiago backpedaling.
Makino cracks Santiago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santiago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makino's corner calls for a 1-2. Makino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fumito Makino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makino looks to land a combination. Santiago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Santiago takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makino is looking for a counter combo.
Makino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makino's waist but Makino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
Makino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Jab from Makino.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santiago.
Makino lands the left hand.
Santiago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Makino.
Makino scores with a jab.
Makino throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makino lands a nice hook to Santiago's body. Santiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Makino cracks Santiago with a good jab.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makino lands a jab to Santiago's midsection.
Makino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Makino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makino throws a shot to the body.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Makino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makino throws a good cross that connects.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago fails with the takedown.
Makino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt
and Makino counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makino connects with a crisp jab.
Santiago fails with the takedown.
Makino lands the left hand.
Makino feints a jab promting Santiago to slip. Makino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santiago slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
As Santiago looks to move away, Makino throws a big counter combo but Santiago just gets out of the way.
Makino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makino stalks Santiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santiago's face. Santiago staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino 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#
Makino lands a nice hook to Santiago's body. Santiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santiago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santiago scrambles back to his feet.
Makino scores with a jab.
Makino stuffs the takedown.
Makino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Makino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makino scores with a nice strike.
Makino cracks Santiago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
Makino scores with a sloppy right hand. Santiago should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makino with a nice cross.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makino as he avoids it easily.
Fumito Makino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uadab Santiago.#T1#
Santiago drops his hands momentarily and Makino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makino scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makino catches Santiago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Makino.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Makino circles away easily
and Makino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makino jabs Santiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makino sprawls well. Makino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Makino.
Makino throwing a counter right hand but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Jab from Makino.
Makino lands a nice shot to the body.
Uadab Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santiago swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makino!
Fumito Makino is winning the standup battle so far.
Makino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santiago.#T3#
Makino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Santiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makino scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makino circles away.
Makino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Santiago is trying desperately to land a takedown but Makino is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Santiago.
Makino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santiago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makino lunges at Santiago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santiago's hand. #TD2#
Santiago shoots in and bounces Makino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makino is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Makino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Santiago drops back looking for a leg! Makino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makino manages to kick Santiago off! Santiago jumps back into Makino's guard.
Makino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Santiago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Makino keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makino lands a jab to the nose.
Makino lunges at Santiago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santiago's hand.
Santiago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makino finds it's way round the side to connect with Santiago's head.
Makino throws a combination. Santiago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Makino is working the combinations to good effect here.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makino cracks a nice hook into Santiago's ribs.
Santiago tries to clinch but Makino moves out of range.
Makino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Santiago drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Makino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makino is trying to control Santiago's posture but Santiago avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Santiago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santiago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santiago is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Makino looks calm but he's in trouble here. Santiago gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Makino is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Santiago lets go of the hold and Makino can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uadab Santiago!
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Event:
WPFA: Dominance II
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Santiago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pradana!#SUB#
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santiago trying to control the position but Pradana is working away. #SUB#
Santiago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pradana rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santiago's guard! Nice work there by Pradana!
Pradana chips away with some ground and pound.
Pradana trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pradana's guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Pradana has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pradana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pradana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pradana! #REVB##T1#
Santiago is trying to buck Pradana off.
Santiago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Santiago moves into full guard.
Pradana chips away with some ground and pound.
Pradana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pradana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pradana postures up.
Pradana stands up over Santiago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pradana distracts Santiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet.
Pradana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Santiago pushes a forearm under Pradana's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pradana is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uadab Santiago!
The defeated Eka Pradana had this to say: 'Next time we meet, I'll destroy you.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Santiago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit 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.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Santiago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santiago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santiago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santiago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santiago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santiago takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Santiago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Santiago's coach down at Cozad MMA Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Santiago's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Santiago takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. Santiago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Santiago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Rodrigues Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uadab Santiago.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santiago takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Santiago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Santiago in the body.
Santiago darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Santiago into the cage.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santiago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santiago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Santiago was not able to check.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santiago's calf.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santiago. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Santiago should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santiago walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Santiago has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigues Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santiago. Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Santiago's torso.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Santiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a one two! Santiago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Santiago, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Santiago's front leg but catches the back leg as Santiago tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Santiago's head back.
Santiago takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit is looking for a counter combo.
Rodrigues Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uadab Santiago.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Santiago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Santiago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Santiago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Santiago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Santiago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to defend but Santiago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sitsongrit tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Santiago manages to move to mount!
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.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Santiago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Santiago jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Santiago's posture but Santiago avoids it. #T3#
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santiago working away.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Santiago control the position. #SUB2#
Santiago has an Americana. Sitsongrit didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Santiago is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Santiago hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Uadab Santiago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Santiago fails with the takedown#TD2#
so ff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
ff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santiago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ff has Santiago in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
ff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
ff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santiago showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santiago has gone for a leg lock! ff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santiago's guard.#REVB##T1#
Santiago keeping full guard, as ff tries to pass.
Santiago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
ff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! ff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. ff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from ff! #REVB##SUB2#
ff tries for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
Santiago is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
ff swings around for an armbar but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into ff's guard.#T2#
Santiago trying to control but ff is working from the bottom.
ff looking to control.
#SUB2#
ff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santiago defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santiago trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but ff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Santiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santiago is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
ff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
ff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santiago is looking to advance position but ff won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
ff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
ff is trying to control but can't.
Santiago looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
ff gets full guard.#SUB2#
ff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Santiago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! ff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! ff has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
ff tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ff's guard. #REVR#
ff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
ff keeping full guard, as Santiago tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but vh ff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but ff circles away.
ff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santiago defends it well.#TD#
Santiago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
ff looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but ff defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ff is pressing down on Santiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! ff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. ff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from ff! #REVB##SUB2#
ff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no ff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
ff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no ff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
ff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santiago regains half guard.
ff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santiago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santiago trying to control but ff postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
ff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santiago tries to roll over but ff keeps him under control.
vh ff has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santiago manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
ff passes Santiago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santiago is staying active underneath ff, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
ff is working for a submission of some sort.
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
ff is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
ff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santiago wants to improve his position but ff is controlling well.
ff passes the guard and advances to mount!
Santiago tries to reverse the position but ff maintains control.#T4##SUB2#
ff looking for a guillotine from mount but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago stops ff from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Santiago manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santiago manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
ff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ff is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is looking to improve his position.
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vh ff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Santiago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
ff is trying to control Santiago's posture but Santiago avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santiago tries for a kimura but ff is defending well.
ff stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Santiago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santiago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santiago trying to control the position but ff is working away.
ff is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Santiago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. ff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
ff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
ff trying to hold on to Santiago's head to control him but Santiago postures up.
#SUB#
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
ff actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Santiago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but ff sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santiago is thwarting ff's attempts to control the position.
ff is looking for a sweep. Santiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Santiago wants to work for an arm triangle but ff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Santiago 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.
ff is trying to maintain the position but Santiago is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uadab Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ff 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... vh ff!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Santiago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Uadab Santiago has been cut.#TD#
Santiago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Santiago is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Yury is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uadab Santiago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Santiago shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thunder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thunder looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Thunder keeping full guard, as Santiago tries to pass.
Santiago passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Santiago has an Americana. Thunder didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Santiago is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Santiago hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Uadab Santiago!
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2147 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uadab Santiago (ranked 5483 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Victor Szczęsny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uadab Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Szczęsny clinches up against the cage.
Santiago is trying to drag Szczęsny to the mat but Szczęsny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Szczęsny tries for a takedown. No joy.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szczęsny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Szczęsny manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Szczęsny (4) vs (0) Santiago
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Szczęsny politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Szczęsny prefers to stall for the moment though.
Szczęsny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santiago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Szczęsny just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santiago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to maintain the position but Szczęsny is very close to passing his half guard.
Szczęsny is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Szczęsny prevents Santiago from improving his position.
Szczęsny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santiago defends it well.
Santiago trying to control here.
Szczęsny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Szczęsny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santiago is just riding it out for now. Szczęsny eventually gives up the hold.
Szczęsny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Szczęsny performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to roll over but Szczęsny keeps him under control.
Well, if Szczęsny is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Santiago tries to get to full guard but Szczęsny has control of the leg.
Szczęsny perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
Szczęsny wants to work for an arm triangle but Santiago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Szczęsny is looking for a kimura here.
Santiago is refusing to be controlled, as Szczęsny sits in half guard.
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santiago is looking to improve his position.
Szczęsny is looking to advance position but Santiago won't allow it.
Szczęsny stalling.
Santiago is looking for a sweep. Szczęsny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Szczęsny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Szczęsny seems content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control from the bottom.
Szczęsny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Szczęsny is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Santiago is trying to control but Szczęsny passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (7) vs (0) Santiago
Szczęsny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Szczęsny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny tries for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Szczęsny is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Szczęsny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santiago is not content to let Szczęsny control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to bench press Szczęsny off him but Szczęsny keeps the position.
Szczęsny goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santiago has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Szczęsny but great work by Santiago. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Szczęsny (7) vs (4) Santiago
Szczęsny is looking to reverse the position.
Santiago trying to control the position but Szczęsny is working away.
Szczęsny wants to control but Santiago postures up.
Szczęsny is holding Santiago down, trying to stall.
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but Szczęsny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santiago's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Szczęsny actively working from the bottom here.
Szczęsny keeping control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy.
Szczęsny slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny is controlling Santiago's posture.
Santiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Szczęsny is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Szczęsny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santiago's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Szczęsny (9) vs (4) Santiago
Szczęsny sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santiago's guard.
Santiago is trying to maintain the position but Szczęsny is very close to passing his half guard.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santiago won't allow Szczęsny to pass to mount.
Szczęsny is looking for a kimura here.
Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is controlling Szczęsny's trapped leg to prevent Szczęsny from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczęsny controlling the pace.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Szczęsny is controlling the pace.
Santiago is staying active underneath Szczęsny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny slows the pace down in half guard.
Santiago is trying to control but Szczęsny manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Szczęsny (12) vs (4) Santiago
Szczęsny takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Szczęsny working for a guillotine from mount but Santiago is in no mood to give up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santiago tries to reverse the position but Szczęsny maintains control.
Szczęsny trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Szczęsny takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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