Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Da Santiago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tarlah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.#SUB#
Tarlah avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tarlah is defending well. Da Santiago quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tarlah has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Da Santiago celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF WNF 93: Bendetti vs Mercer
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Da Santiago with a poor takedown
and Da Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harbrant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Santiago fails with the takedown
and Harbrant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harbrant throws a right hand that Da Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Santiago also avoids with ease.
Da Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Harbrant to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Santiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Harbrant.
Harbrant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alessio Da Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Da Santiago gets a clinch.
Harbrant is trying to break the clinch but Da Santiago is controlling him.
Da Santiago is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harbrant is defending well.#BC2#
Harbrant manages to break the clinch.
Da Santiago fails with the takedown
and Da Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harbrant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Harbrant moves away
and Harbrant counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Da Santiago is rocked!
Da Santiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Da Santiago is breathing heavily.
Da Santiago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harbrant avoids it really well and circles away.
Harbrant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harbrant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harbrant duly obliges. #CL2#
Harbrant rushes Da Santiago and presses him up against the cage.
Da Santiago misses with an elbow strike.
Da Santiago wants to take the fight to the mat but Harbrant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Da Santiago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harbrant managing to block the knees to the body from Da Santiago.
Harbrant has had enough of the clinch but Da Santiago keeps him there for the moment.
Da Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Da Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Da Santiago has Harbrant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harbrant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Santiago throws an elbow that misses.
Da Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Harbrant breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Harbrant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Da Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Harbrant counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Da Santiago shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Da Santiago showed some decent athleticism there.
Harbrant controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Harbrant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Da Santiago is looking for a kimura but Harbrant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Santiago to get the leverage.
Harbrant wants to improve his position but Da Santiago is controlling well.
Harbrant wants to control but Da Santiago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harbrant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harbrant is pressing down on Da Santiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Harbrant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harbrant looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Santiago wants to control from the top but Harbrant keeps moving. #SUB2#
Harbrant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Santiago preventing the sweep.
Da Santiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harbrant is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Harbrant has an active guard here but Da Santiago has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Harbrant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Da Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harbrant counters with a straight right hand.
Da Santiago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Harbrant to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Harbrant tries to keep at a distance but Da Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Santiago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harbrant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harbrant's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Da Santiago taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbrant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Santiago wants a takedown.
Da Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Da Santiago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harbrant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Da Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Harbrant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Harbrant prevents the takedown attempt.
Da Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harbrant's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Da Santiago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harbrant's brow.
Harbrant wants to break free but Da Santiago has control.
Harbrant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Da Santiago is trying to drag Harbrant to the mat but Harbrant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harbrant wants to break free but Da Santiago has control.
Harbrant wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Santiago won't allow it.
Da Santiago looking for a takedown. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Santiago stalling in the clinch but Harbrant improves position.
Harbrant can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Harbrant manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Harbrant. Those never looked like landing.
Da Santiago fails with the takedown
and Harbrant counters with a straight right hand.
Da Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harbrant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Harbrant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt
and Harbrant comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Da Santiago stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Harbrant is on him like rabid pit bull! Da Santiago slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kody Harbrant!

Event: WCF 109: Khabib vs Shabazz
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1##TD#
Da Santiago throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aikau tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Da Santiago is in Aikau's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Santiago passes Aikau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Da Santiago tries to pass to full mount but Aikau defends it.
Da Santiago is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Da Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Aikau gets full guard.
Aikau can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Santiago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Da Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Da Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aikau keeps working. #SUB#
Da Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aikau defends it well. #SUB#
Da Santiago maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aikau could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Da Santiago has cracked it and Aikau is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Da Santiago!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alessio Da Santiago!
A victorious Alessio Da Santiago thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kai Aikau stepped up to the mic, saying 'No aloha.'.

Event: WCF 103: Wolf vs Legionarius
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Da Santiago fails with the takedown
enabling Paveto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Paveto clinches up against the cage.
Da Santiago wants to take the fight to the mat but Paveto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Da Santiago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paveto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paveto cracks Da Santiago with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Paveto.
Paveto stalling the fight.
Paveto blocks an elbow strike.
Paveto stalling against the cage.
Da Santiago throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paveto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paveto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paveto is leaning against Da Santiago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Santiago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Da Santiago wants a takedown but no success here.
Paveto told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Da Santiago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Da Santiago tries to land knees in the clinch but Paveto avoids the damage to the body.
Da Santiago can't get the takedown.
Da Santiago is working for takedown but Paveto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paveto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Santiagos head. #BC2#
Paveto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paveto 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.
Paveto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Paveto misses.
Da Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
A nice side step and Paveto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Paveto dodges the punch combination from Da Santiago.
Paveto cracks Da Santiago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paveto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paveto as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Santiago is breathing heavily.
Da Santiago fails with the takedown
and Paveto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Santiago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paveto to score with a decent uppercut.
Da Santiago slips under a jab from Paveto.
Nice body punch from Paveto.
Paveto lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paveto.#ROC2#Da Santiago is rocked!
BOOM! Paveto lands a beautiful left hook that drops Da Santiago. Da Santiago tries to recover but Paveto is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Da Santiago lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joro Paveto!
After the fight, Joro Paveto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WCF WNF 80: Corona vs Chai
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Gomez tries to sprawl but Da Santiago drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gomez controlling the position well. #SUB#
Da Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomez is doing well to control the position and prevent Da Santiago from advancing to side control.
Da Santiago seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Da Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Gomez actively working from the bottom here.
Gomez trying to control but Da Santiago postures up.
Da Santiago tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomez is trying to stand back up but Da Santiago is controlling him #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomez is in trouble now - Da Santiago has advanced to mount!
Gomez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez is looking to improve his position but Da Santiago isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Santiago is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gomez tries to hold on but Da Santiago pushes him away. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gomez is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Santiago has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Da Santiago fails to move to back control.
Gomez working to try and regain half guard.
Gomez 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.
Da Santiago wants to control the pace but Gomez is squirming around nicely.
Gomez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Da Santiago is pressing down on Gomez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomez is holding on for now. #T4#
Gomez wants to improve his position but Da Santiago is controlling well.
Gomez is trying to stand back up but Da Santiago is controlling him #SUB#
Da 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez is trying to stand back up but Da Santiago is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Da Santiago dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Da Santiago forces Gomez back against the cage and clinches.
Da Santiago misses with an elbow strike.
Da Santiago wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Gomez wants the takedown. Da Santiago is fighting it off but Gomez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Santiago's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Da Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Santiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomez controls the pace.#SUB#
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomez trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez content to stall in guard here.
Gomez trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Da Santiago has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gomez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Da Santiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Santiago manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Da Santiago's guard.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alessio Da Santiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomez trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Da Santiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Santiago manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Da Santiago's guard. #SUB#
Da Santiago is looking for a triangle but Gomez pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Da Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving. #SUB#
Da Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.
Gomez content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Da Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Da Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Da Santiago is tightening it up a little... Gomez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gomez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gomez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Da Santiago!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alessio Da Santiago!
A relieved looking Alessio Da Santiago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WCF WNF 75: Anderson v Jackson
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Irwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Santiago for as long as he can get away with.
Da Santiago wants to get back to full guard but Irwin has passed into side control.
Da Santiago is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Irwin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Irwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Santiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Irwin takes a little break here. Da Santiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Da Santiago is trying to improve his position.
Irwin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Irwin scores with punches from side control.
Irwin controls the position.
Irwin continues to stall.
Da Santiago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Further stalling from Irwin.
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Da Santiago defends it.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Da Santiago trying to hold on to Irwin's head to control him but Irwin postures up.
It looks like Irwin is going to stand back up.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Da Santiago tries to get to full guard but Irwin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Da Santiago actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irwin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Santiago won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
Irwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Irwin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Santiago can do to turn this around?
Da Santiago is in trouble now - Irwin has advanced to mount!
Irwin controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Santiago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Irwin controlling his opponent.
More hug and hope from Irwin.#SU#
Irwin stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
Da Santiago feints and as Irwin raises his hands in defense, Da Santiago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Irwin 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.
Da Santiago pushes down on Irwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Irwin is pressing down on Da Santiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Santiago trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Irwin managing to control the position. #T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irwin.
Da Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Irwin keeping full guard, as Da Santiago tries to pass.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin is pulling down on Da Santiago's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Santiago, at least for the moment.
Irwin continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Da Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Irwin pulls Da Santiago in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Irwin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Santiago did well to prevent Irwin getting side control.
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
Irwin is controlling the pace. #T4#
Da Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Da Santiago is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Irwin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Da Santiago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irwin passes Da Santiago's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Irwin moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Irwin stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Irwin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Da Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Da Santiago is trying to escape the position but Irwin is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alessio Da Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Irwin stands up and beckons Da Santiago to his feet. #T3#
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Santiago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Irwin keeps it at a distance.
Irwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin shoots for a takedown but Da Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Da Santiago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Santiago prevents Irwin from improving his position.
Da Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Irwin defends it.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Da Santiago is controlling well.
Irwin keeping hold of Da Santiago's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Da Santiago looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Da Santiago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irwin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin is holding on to half guard well.
Irwin gets back to full guard.
Irwin managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Irwin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
A very excited looking Christopher Irwin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WCF WNF 73: Rader vs Tupp 2
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Cartin. Those never looked like landing.
Da Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Cartin sprawls well. He's pushed Da Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cartin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Da Santiago with a body shot.
Cartin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cartin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Da Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
Cartin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Santiago.
Cartin misses with an elbow strike.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside that Cartin shrugs off.
Cartin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Santiago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cartin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Santiago obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago wants to take the fight to the mat but Cartin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cartin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Da Santiago is working for takedown but Cartin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartin blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Cartin to work. #T1#
Nice elbow from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Da Santiago manages to pull guard.
Cartin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartin wanted to stand there but Da Santiago had control of the position. #SUB#
Da Santiago has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cartin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Da Santiago has tightened it up now! Cartin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCF 87: Corona vs Benedetti 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Del Gaiso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Del Gaiso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decent striking displayed by Del Gaiso there.
Da Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Da Santiago gets caught napping as Del Gaiso dives in and scores a takedown. Da Santiago manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Gaiso defends well.#SUB2#
Da Santiago has his foot on Del Gaiso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Gaiso works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Gaiso passes Da Santiago's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Del Gaiso seems to be looking for submissions.
Da Santiago moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Da Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Gaiso is aware though and is defending well.
Del Gaiso throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Gaiso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Santiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Gaiso throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Gaiso throwing strikes but missing.
Del Gaiso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Gaiso defends well.
Del Gaiso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Da Santiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Del Gaiso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Del Gaiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Da Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Gaiso is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Gaiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Gaiso stands and throws Da Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Del Gaiso creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Da Santiago sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Da Santiago is looking for a sweep.
Del Gaiso postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Del Gaiso misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Da Santiago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Da Santiago manages to work his way to half guard, despite Del Gaiso's best efforts.
Del Gaiso 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.#T2##SUB#
Del Gaiso is trying to work for a kimura but Da Santiago is defending well.
Da Santiago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Da Santiago tries to get to full guard but Del Gaiso has control of the leg. #SUB#
Del Gaiso seems to be looking for submissions.
Da Santiago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Del Gaiso. #SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Del Gaiso works his way into side control.
Da Santiago is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Del Gaiso's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Del Gaiso working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Del Gaiso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Da Santiago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Da Santiago gets back to half guard.#T3#
Del Gaiso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Del Gaiso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
Del Gaiso lands with a punch from half guard.
Del Gaiso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Del Gaiso trying to pass the guard but Da Santiago defending well.
Del Gaiso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Del Gaiso postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Da Santiago to stand up. #CL#
Del Gaiso darts in and clinches Da Santiago up against the cage.
I was talking to Del Gaiso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4##TD#
Del Gaiso jumps guard and drags Da Santiago to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Gaiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Gaiso has his hands on Da Santiago's head, controlling the position.
Del Gaiso keeping full guard, as Da Santiago tries to pass.
Del Gaiso trying to control the position here.
Del Gaiso is trying to control the position but Da Santiago postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Del Gaiso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Da Santiago dives in and scores a takedown into Del Gaiso's guard.
Da Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Del Gaiso.
Da Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Da Santiago content to stall in guard here. #ES#
Del Gaiso manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago blocks an uppercut.
Da Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Santiago lands a hook that snaps the head of Del Gaiso backwards.
Da Santiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Gaiso backwards. #T1##TD#
Del Gaiso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Da Santiago won't allow Del Gaiso to get back to his feet.
Da Santiago is stalling in the full guard.
Da Santiago trying to control but Del Gaiso is working from the bottom.
Da Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Del Gaiso.
Da Santiago wants to control from the top but Del Gaiso keeps moving.
Del Gaiso wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Del Gaiso manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Del Gaiso decides to pull guard.
Del Gaiso wants to get back to his feet but Da Santiago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Del Gaiso keeping moving, preventing Da Santiago from controlling successfully.
Da Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Da Santiago wants to control from the top but Del Gaiso keeps moving. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Del Gaiso is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Da Santiago has his foot on Del Gaiso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Gaiso works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Da Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Gaiso defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Del Gaiso's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking for a triangle but Del Gaiso pushes his legs off easily.
Del Gaiso postures up in Da Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Da Santiago blocks it.
Del Gaiso throwing strikes from guard but Da Santiago blocks nicely.
Del Gaiso throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Gaiso wants to pass the guard but Da Santiago is keeping the position.
Del Gaiso with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Da Santiago is working an open guard so Del Gaiso takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Da Santiago closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Del Gaiso's guard.

Del Gaiso is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santiago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Del Gaiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Santiago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Da Santiago blocks an uppercut.
Del Gaiso throws a head punch that misses.
Del Gaiso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Santiago can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Del Gaiso scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Da Santiago takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Da Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Del Gaiso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Del Gaiso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Del Gaiso has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Da Santiago regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Del Gaiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Del Gaiso dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Del Gaiso wants to clinch.#CL#
Del Gaiso closes the distance and clinches.
Da Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Del Gaiso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Santiago blocking some punches.
Del Gaiso misses with the head strike.
Da Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Del Gaiso lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Del Gaiso decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Da Santiago, up you get!
Da Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Del Gaiso's waist but Del Gaiso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Santiago off to one side. #TD2#
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Del Gaiso pushes Da Santiago off and gets back to his feet.
Da Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Da Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Gaiso is looking to clinch.
Da Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Da Santiago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Gaiso tries to avoid it but Da Santiago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Gaiso to the ground. Del Gaiso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romeo Del Gaiso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.#CL#
Del Gaiso darts in and clinches Da Santiago up against the cage.
Del Gaiso lands a nice uppercut.
Del Gaiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Gaiso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Del Gaiso is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Da Santiago can't fight it off and eventually Del Gaiso manages to take the fight to the floor. Da Santiago looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Gaiso throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Gaiso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Del Gaiso drops back looking for a leg! Da Santiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Santiago manages to kick Del Gaiso off! Del Gaiso jumps back into Da Santiago's guard. #SUB2#
Da Santiago has his foot on Del Gaiso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Gaiso works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Gaiso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Santiago's head.
Del Gaiso throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Del Gaiso 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. #SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alessio Da Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Santiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Gaiso throwing strikes but missing.
Del Gaiso passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Del Gaiso working the ground and pound. #T3#
Da Santiago prevents Del Gaiso from improving position.
Del Gaiso misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Del Gaiso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Da Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Del Gaiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Santiago takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Del Gaiso is putting a hurting on Da Santiago here, landing some big shots from side control.
Da Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Gaiso working the ground and pound but Da Santiago is defending the strikes.
Del Gaiso throws an elbow but Da Santiago slips to the side and avoids it well.
Del Gaiso creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Da Santiago sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Da Santiago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Del Gaiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Da Santiago struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Del Gaiso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Da Santiago tries to buck Del Gaiso off but Del Gaiso is having none of it.#T4#
Da Santiago keeps trying to improve his position.
Romeo Del Gaiso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Santiago is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Del Gaiso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Del Gaiso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Da Santiago dodges the ground and pound from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Del Gaiso misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Del Gaiso tries to advance to mount but Da Santiago denies him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Santiago tries to buck Del Gaiso off but Del Gaiso is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Del Gaiso seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Del Gaiso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Da Santiago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Del Gaiso lands a decent elbow from side control.
Romeo Del Gaiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Del Gaiso stands up and beckons Da Santiago to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Del Gaiso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Del Gaiso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Del Gaiso!
Romeo Del Gaiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCF WNF 67: Tofail vs Sepi
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Hendersons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Santiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Da Santiago tries to improve position but can't.
Hendersons tries to advance to mount but can't.
Da Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Hendersons advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Hendersons working for a submission but Da Santiago is keeping him at bay.
Da Santiago is trying to escape the mount.
Da Santiago is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hendersons quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hendersons but it's paid off an Da Santiago is forced to tap! Nice work by Hendersons.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Hendersons!

Event: WCF WNF 62:Goncalves vs Victor
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Da Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Stank feints the counter takedown.
Stank throws a sloppy head kick and Da Santiago moves out of range easily.
Stank throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Da Santiago counters with a takedown into side control.
Stank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stank has one of Da Santiago's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stank is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago wants to control but Stank is keeping him busy.
Da Santiago controls the position.
Stank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stank is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Da Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stank tries to buck Da Santiago off but Da Santiago is having none of it.#SUB#
Da Santiago tries for a kimura but Stank is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stank can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Da Santiago stalls from top position.
Stank regains half guard.
Stank is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Santiago's back!
Da Santiago manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stank's guard. Nice work there by Da Santiago. #T2#
Stank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Santiago is one step ahead there.
Stank keeping full guard, as Da Santiago tries to pass.
Da Santiago being controlled here momentarily.
Stank working a defensive guard but Da Santiago manages to pass into side control anyway.
Da Santiago controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Stank is looking to regain half guard here but Da Santiago keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Da Santiago is trying to get an arm triangle but Stank is defending well. #SUB#
Da Santiago has hold of Stank's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stank tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Da Santiago cranks the arm and Stank screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stank, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alessio Da Santiago!
An out of breath Alessio Da Santiago thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jank Stank was interviewed post fight and said 'Ermmmmm... This is not what i expected lolzer'.

Event: WCF 77: Woo vs Zwirn
Date: Jun 19, 2021

Greg Bustack really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 165.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Alessio Da Santiago was cancelled.

Event: WCF 72: Tofail vs Cortez 2
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1##TD#
Da Santiago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ganevski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ganevski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ganevski wants to get back to his feet.
Da Santiago takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Da Santiago really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ganevski.#SUB#
Ganevski is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Da Santiago sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Ganevski has no choice but to tap and Da Santiago jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF 67: Garcia vs Escalante 3
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
George clinches up against the cage.
Da Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Da Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Santiago stalling in the clinch.
Da Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside that George shrugs off.
Da Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
George blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Da Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but George leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Da Santiago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on George's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Da Santiago.
George tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Da Santiago lands a nice elbow.
George is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
George trying to control the position but instead, Da Santiago has worked for underhooks and has pushed George into the cage.
George is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alessio Da Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George.
George tries to break the clinch but Da Santiago is controlling the position.
Da Santiago misses with a knee strike.
George trying to control the position but instead, Da Santiago has worked for underhooks and has pushed George into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Da Santiago displaying some good clinch control by pressing George up against the cage.
Da Santiago landing knees to the head. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Santiago obliges.
George tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside that George shrugs off.
Da Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Da Santiago lands an elbow that stopped George in his tracks for a moment.
Da Santiago scores with a knee to the head.
Da Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
George tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Da Santiago just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
Da Santiago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Da Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Da Santiago lands an elbow that stopped George in his tracks for a moment.
Da Santiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Da Santiago dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Da Santiago taking a breather.
George wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Santiago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Da Santiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Da Santiago is struggling to control the position.
George has had enough of the clinch but Da Santiago keeps him there for the moment.
George takes an elbow to the forehead.
Da Santiago stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
George tries to pull guard but Da Santiago holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Da Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Da Santiago.
Da Santiago will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning George up against the cage.
George takes an elbow to the temple.
George is trying to force a seperation but Da Santiago has the dominant position.
George takes an elbow to the temple.
Da Santiago misses with a knee to the head.
Da Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Santiago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
George drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Santiago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Da Santiago has George pressed against the cage, preventing George from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Da Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Da Santiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in George's half guard.
Da Santiago is pressing down on George's thigh, looking to free his foot. George is holding on for now.
Da Santiago is taking a breather. George 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.
George trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George gets full guard.
Da Santiago controlling from the top position. #T1#
George can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Santiago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Da Santiago is taking a breather. George 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.
George is looking to escape.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
George tries to get to full guard but Da Santiago has control of the leg. #SUB#
George is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Santiago.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Santiago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Da Santiago clinches.
Da Santiago lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Da Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Da Santiago holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Da Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to George's face.
Da Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around?
Da Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but George has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Santiago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but George blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Da Santiago as George tries to tie him up.
Da Santiago lands an elbow just above George 's eye.
George is trying to break free.
Da Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Da Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but George has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
George is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Da Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through George's defenses.
George blocks an elbow strike from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Da Santiago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Da Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George is trying to break the clinch but Da Santiago is controlling him.
I was talking to Da Santiago's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Da Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Da Santiago.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George has Da Santiago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Santiago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Santiago lands an elbow just above George 's eye.
Da Santiago throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Da Santiago dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
George gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Da Santiago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Santiago has George pressed against the cage.
Da Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Da Santiago throws an elbow but misses.
Da Santiago lands a damaging elbow.
George looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
George is trying to trip Da Santiago. He has hold of a leg but Da Santiago is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. George persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Da Santiago throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! George escapes and throws Da Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago is trying to work for a sweep but George has mounted him!
George avoids the attempt from Da Santiago to control.
Da Santiago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Da Santiago is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
George working for a triangle but Da Santiago defends it easily.
George bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Santiago's guard. #REVB##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George has managed to get both his arms back between Da Santiago's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving.
George wants to pass the guard but Da Santiago is keeping the position.
George would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Da Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Santiago working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because George has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Da Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily. #T3#
George is thwarting Da Santiago's attempts to control the position.
Alessio Da Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Santiago keeping hold of George's head, controlling as best he can.
Da Santiago is trying to maintain the position but George is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Santiago is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
George is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Da Santiago is controlling George's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Santiago is trying to maintain the position but George is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Santiago is working hard here to advance position.
Da Santiago controlling the position for now.
Da Santiago trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George manages to capitalize on a mistake by Da Santiago to take his back!
Chris George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Santiago is trying to remain composed but George is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris George comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Santiago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Chris George had this to say: 'he fought better'.

Event: WCF WNF 43: Bardia vs Denisov
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Santiago.
Sinaga looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Da Santiago lands a head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Santiago.
Sinaga with a poor takedown
enabling Da Santiago to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Da Santiago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sinaga doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Da Santiago.
Da Santiago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sinaga backs up against the cage. #ROC#Sinaga is rocked!
Da Santiago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sinaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Santiago finish him?
Da Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Santiago shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sinaga takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Da Santiago sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sinaga bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF WNF 38: Camara v Henderson
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1#
Da Santiago throws a series of punches but Irwin avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Da Santiago tries to sprawl but Irwin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Da Santiago wants to get back to full guard.
Da Santiago looks like he's trying to stand up.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Da Santiago is defending well.
Irwin 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.
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Da Santiago defends it.
Well, if Irwin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago is in trouble now - Irwin has advanced to mount!
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irwin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Da Santiago tries to lock up and control but Irwin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Santiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin controlling the pace for now.
Da Santiago can't escape the position.
Irwin controlling the pace for now.
Da Santiago has given up his back here. Will Irwin look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T2#
Irwin has good solid back control here.
Da Santiago is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Da Santiago manages to escape to his feet.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Santiago as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Santiago tries to work over Irwin's front leg with a kick but Irwin checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Irwin or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Santiago, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Da Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Irwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Da Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Irwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irwin has managed to get both his arms back between Da Santiago's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Da Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.
Irwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Da Santiago's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Da Santiago is trying to stand back up but Irwin is controlling him
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Da Santiago is trying to stand. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Da Santiago!
Irwin works his way to his opponent's back.
Irwin controlling the position well here. Da Santiago rolled but Irwin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Da Santiago is trying to get back to his feet but Irwin has full control of the position and if anything, Da Santiago has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Da Santiago is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irwin.
Let's hope that Irwin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
Irwin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Da Santiago trying to get back to his feet but Irwin is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Irwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Irwin just content to control the position.
Da Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Irwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Irwin controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Irwin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Irwin taking a breather here.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Da Santiago is trying to escape the position but Irwin is controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irwin.
Da Santiago is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Irwin is controlling him well.
Irwin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yet more stalling tactics from Irwin.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Irwin drags him back down.
Da Santiago seems a little lost for a moment, as Irwin dominates the positioning.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Da Santiago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Irwin controls the position.
Da Santiago 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.
We've been told by Da Santiago's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Santiago. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Da Santiago. No joy for Irwin on that attempt.
Da Santiago throws a chopping leg kick but Irwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Santiago wants to land a leg kick but Irwin is out of range.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Santiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
Irwin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Da Santiago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Irwin is refusing to be controlled, as Da Santiago sits in half guard.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Irwin gets full guard.
Da Santiago wants to get up but he can't break Irwin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Irwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Irwin controlling the action here.
Da Santiago is trying to stand up here but Irwin is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Irwin passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Irwin controlling the pace for now.
Da Santiago really wants to buck Irwin off and get back to his feet.
Irwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Santiago is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Irwin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Da Santiago is in real trouble.
Irwin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Da Santiago's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Santiago tries to escape but Irwin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Irwin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Irwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Da Santiago misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Irwin drives through with a takedown into Da Santiago's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Irwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Santiago is keeping the position for now.
Irwin passes into half guard.
Da Santiago pushes Irwin off looking to stand but Irwin dives back in and keeps control.
Da Santiago trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Da Santiago is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Da Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Irwin is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Irwin the control monster continue. Boring.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Da Santiago is defending well.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
Irwin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.
Irwin works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Da Santiago has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Da Santiago pushes Irwin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Irwin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Irwin taking a breather here.
Da Santiago is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Irwin controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Da Santiago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alessio Da Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irwin takes a little break here. Da Santiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
More stalling from Irwin.#T3#
Da Santiago is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Irwin is controlling him well.
Irwin takes a little break here. Da Santiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Santiago wants to control but Irwin postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Da Santiago wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Da Santiago feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down. #T4#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up with Da Santiago, looking for a takedown. Irwin pushes Da Santiago against the cage but Da Santiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irwin checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Da Santiago misses.
Irwin slips a straight right by Da Santiago.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Santiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irwin. #TD2#
Irwin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Da Santiago on his heels. He'll look to pass Da Santiago's guard now, I'm sure.
Da Santiago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Irwin is pushing down on Da Santiago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Santiago is fighting to maintain full guard but Irwin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Irwin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Santiago tries to reverse the position but Irwin maintains control.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irwin wants to take his opponent's back but Da Santiago doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Santiago throwing hammer fists to the chest of Irwin. What's that going to do exactly?
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Irwin 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
Christopher Irwin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WCF 50: Khabib vs Turunen
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Da Santiago wants to clinch.
Da Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tzeng swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Santiago.
Da Santiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Santiago tries to land a front kick but Tzeng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tzeng drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Santiago sprawls and moves away.
Da Santiago misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Tzeng looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng 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#
Da Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Tzeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tzeng forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Tzeng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Santiago is just riding it out for now. Tzeng eventually gives up the hold.
Tzeng controlling the action here.
Tzeng is keen to just control but Da Santiago is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Da Santiago is defending against the submission attempts here by Tzeng.
Da Santiago is in trouble now - Tzeng has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Tzeng looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Tzeng has hold of Da Santiago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da Santiago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Tzeng has hold of Da Santiago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da Santiago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Da Santiago is trying to stand up.#T3#
Da Santiago stops Tzeng from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Tzeng working for a guillotine from mount but Da Santiago is in no mood to give up.
Da Santiago is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tzeng tries to control but Da Santiago wriggling away. #SUB#
Tzeng is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Santiago is surviving well by controlling Tzeng's body position as best he can.
Da Santiago is looking to get to half guard.
Da Santiago is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tzeng has taken his back.
A lull in the action here. #T4##SUB#
Tzeng has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Da Santiago is defending well but eventually Tzeng manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Da Santiago has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Our winner, Shu Fang Tzeng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF 45: Garcia vs Escalante
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Da Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Santiago controlling the action here for a moment.
Da Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Fitzpatrick is looking to break free of the clinch but Da Santiago has double underhooks. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Da Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzpatrick defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Santiago is retaining full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Da Santiago manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Da Santiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Da Santiago lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Da Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Da Santiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzpatrick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzpatrick's face.
Fitzpatrick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Da Santiago pushes Fitzpatrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Santiago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzpatrick blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Da Santiago breaks the clinch.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Santiago but Da Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Da Santiago takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Da Santiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzpatrick is defending well for now.
Fitzpatrick looking for a takedown.
Alessio Da Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Da Santiago has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Da Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Da Santiago rushes Fitzpatrick and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santiago lands a right hand.
Da Santiago manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Santiago.
Fitzpatrick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Da Santiago seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzpatrick can turn it around.
Fitzpatrick takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Da Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Santiago tries to work over Fitzpatrick's front leg with a kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Da Santiago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3##CL#
Da Santiago darts in and clinches Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Santiago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Da Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fitzpatrick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fitzpatrick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fitzpatrick! #REVB#
Da Santiago pushes Fitzpatrick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fitzpatrick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Santiago sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Da Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitzpatrick pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura but Da Santiago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitzpatrick to get the leverage. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Santiago sees it coming and defends easily.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Fitzpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Da Santiago is looking for a sweep. Fitzpatrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Santiago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzpatrick. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Da Santiago dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Da Santiago clinches with his opponent.
Fitzpatrick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Da Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Santiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitzpatrick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Santiago is looking to clinch.
Da Santiago lands with a hook. Fitzpatrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Da Santiago rushes Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Da Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Santiago lands a jab to Fitzpatrick's midsection.
That kick from Da Santiago tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but Da Santiago shows good takedown defense.
Alessio Da Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Da Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick scores with a takedown into Da Santiago's guard.#ES#
Da Santiago wriggles free and stands up.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.#T1#
Da Santiago tries to clinch there but Fitzpatrick circles away.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Santiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Alessio Da Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Santiago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzpatrick eats them both and turns towards Da Santiago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A good leg kick by Da Santiago. #CL#
Da Santiago has managed to clinch.
Da Santiago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Da Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzpatrick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Da Santiago - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Da Santiago trying to control the position but instead, Fitzpatrick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Santiago into the cage.
Da Santiago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2##BC#
Da Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santiago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick tries for a takedown but Da Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Santiago chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Da Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Da Santiago - that landed with a thud.
Da Santiago lands an elbow that stopped Fitzpatrick in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzpatrick wants a takedown.
Da Santiago is pressed up against the cage. Fitzpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Santiago down to the mat. Da Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Da Santiago scores with a jab to the head. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Da Santiago has knocked Fitzpatrick down with a huge combo! Da Santiago steps away and waves a wobbly Fitzpatrick back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Fitzpatrick is rocked!#T3#
Da Santiago thuds a left hand into Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Santiago finish him?#CL#
Da Santiago clinches up against the cage.
Da Santiago with a knee to the head.
Da Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Da Santiago. #BC#
Da Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Santiago connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Fitzpatrick to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Da Santiago!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alessio Da Santiago!
Our winner, Alessio Da Santiago, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF 40: Decimal vs Horatius
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Petrov rushes Da Santiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Da Santiago tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Da Santiago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petrov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Petrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Santiago's head.#SUB2#
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Da Santiago's legs - danger averted.
Petrov working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrov is working Da Santiago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Da Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Petrov lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov lands a couple of elbows.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Da Santiago is rocked!
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Da Santiago is still in real trouble! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Finch Gym inform us that Da Santiago has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petrov controlling from the top position.
Petrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Petrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Da Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrov trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom.
Petrov is really struggling to control Da Santiago but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Da Santiago is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Da Santiago is looking to clinch.
Petrov throws a big counter combination but Da Santiago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peter Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Petrov drives through and clinches with Da Santiago against the cage.
Da Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Santiago.#BC#
Petrov breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Da Santiago's guard.
Petrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Santiago's head.
Petrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Santiago's head.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov works over Da Santiago with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Petrov stays in close to Da Santiago's body and controls the position.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Da Santiago working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Da Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.#T2#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov distracts Da Santiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petrov cracks Da Santiago with a solid left hand.
Petrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Santiago's head.
Petrov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Da Santiago's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Petrov!
A victorious Peter Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCF WNF 16: Decimal vs Makino
Date: Aug 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Matador bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Da Santiago tries to buck Matador off but Matador is having none of it.#SU2#
Matador decides to stand up, so the ref orders Da Santiago to his feet.
Da Santiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matador.
Matador shoots in but no luck this time.
Matador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Santiago's waist but Da Santiago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matador off to one side.
Da Santiago scores with the left hand. Matador knows he should have avoided that one.
Da Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Matador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Matador has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Da Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Santiago takes a swing at Matador's ribcage but misses.
Matador misses with a wild body shot.
Da Santiago lands a slapping body shot.
Da Santiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Santiago looks to land a combination but Matador avoids it well.
Da Santiago misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Matador counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Matador wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving.
Matador is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matador passes into half guard. #ES#
Da Santiago makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matador is looking to clinch.
Da Santiago misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Matador counters with a takedown into side control.
Da Santiago tries to bench press Matador off him but Matador keeps the position. #T2#
Matador looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Da Santiago is avoiding damage well.
Matador gets to mount! Da Santiago was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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!
Matador controlling the pace for now.
Da Santiago is trying to stand up.
Da Santiago gets back to half guard.
Da Santiago is trying to escape back to his feet but Matador uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Da Santiago tries to bench press Matador off him but Matador keeps the position. #T3#
Da Santiago is trying to get back to his feet.
Matador wants to control but Da Santiago is keeping him busy.
Matador tries to advance to mount but can't.
Da Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Matador keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Santiago is not content to let Matador control the position.
Da Santiago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Matador is not content to let Da Santiago control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Da Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SU#
Da Santiago escapes and gets back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Santiago. That's going to slow Matador down. #TD2#
Matador dives in and scores a takedown into Da Santiago's guard.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Matador passes into half guard. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Santiago manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Da Santiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Da Santiago has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matador off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Da Santiago dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Da Santiago misses the shot to the body.
Da Santiago lands an overhand right.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Santiago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matador back to the cage. Da Santiago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matador avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Da Santiago scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Santiago. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Santiago throws a series of punches but Matador moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matador.
Da Santiago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matador on the side of the head.
Da Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Matador drives through with a takedown into Da Santiago's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Da Santiago working for submissions but it's allowed Matador to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Da Santiago looking for a kimura from the bottom but Matador passes into side control!#SUB2#
Matador looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Da Santiago is not content to let Matador control the position.
Da Santiago tries to bench press Matador off him but Matador keeps the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Da Santiago explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Matador doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Santiago circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Santiago misses its target.
Matador tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Da Santiago scores with a body shot.
Da Santiago thows a body kick. Matador tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Da Santiago throws a series of punches but Matador moves out of range. #TD2#
Matador fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Santiago sprawls well initially but Matador persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Da Santiago pushes Matador off and gets back to his feet.
Da Santiago is looking to wear down Matador with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Da Santiago is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matador moves out of range of the body kick from Da Santiago.
A low kick lands for Da Santiago.
Da Santiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matador was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Santiago.#TD2#
Matador looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3##SUB#
Da Santiago working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily. #SUB#
Da Santiago throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matador escapes and throws Da Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Matador creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
El Matador has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matador scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Da Santiago to see if he's OK.
Da Santiago is not content to let Matador control the position. #ES#
Da Santiago throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Matador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Santiago is fending him off so far but Matador persists. Nope, Da Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Santiago seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Da Santiago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Da Santiago scores with a hook to the body. Matador takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alessio Da Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Da Santiago.
Da Santiago misses with a combination #TD2#
and Matador counters with a shoot takedown. Da Santiago fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matador trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Matador gets to his feet. Da Santiago looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Da Santiago lands a body shot.
Da Santiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Da Santiago dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Da Santiago does it's job there.
Matador looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matador gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Da Santiago thumps Matador with a low kick.
Da Santiago is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Santiago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matador tries to clinch there but Da Santiago circles away.
Da Santiago misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Matador moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Da Santiago manages to break the clinch.
Da Santiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matador fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alessio Da Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Matador looks for a takedown but Da Santiago sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Da Santiago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Da Santiago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Da Santiago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matador wants to clinch up but Da Santiago keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Da Santiago was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Da Santiago scores with a jab. Matador acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matador tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matador is defended easily by Da Santiago.
Alessio Da Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Matador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matador has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Da Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?
Matador checks a leg kick.
Da Santiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Santiago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Da Santiago throws a right and a left that Matador avoids nicely. #T2#
Da Santiago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Santiago lands a leg kick that knocks Matador off balance momentarily.
Da Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matador.
Da Santiago misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Santiago tries a low kick but Matador avoids it.
Da Santiago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matador shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Matador's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Santiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matador throws a head kick that misses.
Da Santiago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matador's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matador pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matador shoots in for a double leg but Da Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Santiago throws a series of punches but Matador moves out of range.
Da Santiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matador.#T3##TD2#
Matador looking to score a takedown here. Da Santiago is defending well but Matador drives through and ends up in Da Santiago's guard.
Matador is standing up over Da Santiago. Da Santiago looks to escape but Matador dives into side control.
Matador in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alessio Da Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matador is looking to take a break and control but Da Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da Santiago is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Matador drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Matador keeps moving and retains side control.
Matador lands some shots froms side control.
Matador is looking to take a break and control but Da Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Santiago tries to escape but Matador is in control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessio Da Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Da Santiago, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio Da Santiago!
After winning the bout, Alessio Da Santiago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF WNF 11: Rocca vs Turturro
Date: Jul 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fulcher.
Fulcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Santiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Santiago.
Da Santiago cracks Fulcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Santiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Santiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fulcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fulcher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Santiago.
Fulcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Santiago but Da Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Santiago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Da Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Santiago throws a lazy right hand but Fulcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
Fulcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Santiago defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Santiago. Fulcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Da Santiago misses #TD2#
and Fulcher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fulcher. #SUB#
Fulcher looking to improve position, pressing down on Da Santiago's thigh with his hand. Da Santiago seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Fulcher paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Fulcher's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Da Santiago picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.

Event: WCF WNF 9: Leahy vs Shamrock
Date: Jul 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Carter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Santiago's head.
Da Santiago is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carter tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Da Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Santiago defending well though.
Da Santiago regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carter.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carter defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Da Santiago looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Carter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Da Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Da Santiago is tightening it up a little... Carter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Carter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Carter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Da Santiago!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alessio Da Santiago!
After the big win, Alessio Da Santiago made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WCF 26: Hradek vs Tyson
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Denisov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Santiago's half guard.
Denisov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Santiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Denisov is taking a breather. Da Santiago 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.
Da Santiago tries to roll over but Denisov keeps him under control.
Da Santiago gets full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Denisov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Denisov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Denisov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denisov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Santiago keeping full guard, as Denisov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Denisov stands up over Da Santiago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Denisov is working Da Santiago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Denisov works over Da Santiago with some ground and pound from guard.
Denisov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Denisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Denisov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Denisov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Denisov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denisov landing some decent shots from guard.
Da Santiago has momentary wrist control but Denisov slips an elbow through the middle.
Denisov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denisov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Santiago's head.
Da Santiago trying to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Da Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denisov is aware though and is defending well.
Denisov lands a couple of digs.
Denisov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Denisov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Santiago keeps working.
Ground and pound from Denisov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denisov is nestled in close to Da Santiago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Da Santiago is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Denisov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Denisov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Denisov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Denisov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Santiago keeps working.
Denisov drops an elbow to the side of Da Santiago's head.
Denisov trying to control the action but Da Santiago is working from the bottom.
Denisov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Denisov 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.
Denisov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Da Santiago is rocked!#T4#
Denisov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Santiago with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Da Santiago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Denisov there.
Denisov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Da Santiago quite badly. Da Santiago pulls Denisov in close trying to recover. Denisov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Da Santiago on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Da Santiago doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Denisov!

Event: WCF WNF 7: Scott vs Olsson
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick from Carter lands but Da Santiago takes it in his stride.
Da Santiago connects with the punch.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Carter darts in and clinches Da Santiago up against the cage.
Carter tries a knee to the head but Da Santiago blocks it.
Da Santiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Santiago takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Da Santiago pulls Carter into guard.
Da Santiago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily. #T1#
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Da Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Carter sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Da Santiago doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Carter paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Da Santiago - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.

Event: WCF WNF 6: Garcia vs Andrews
Date: May 13, 2020

#R1#
Da Santiago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Da Santiago looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Purcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Purcell is not content to let Da Santiago control the position.
Purcell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Santiago is keen to just control but Purcell is a slippery customer.
Da Santiago not doing much here.
Purcell gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Purcell has his foot on Da Santiago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Santiago works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Santiago distracts Purcell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Da Santiago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Purcell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Santiago is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Purcell looking for a guillotine here but Da Santiago defends easily. #SUB#
Purcell looking for a guillotine here but Da Santiago defends easily.
Da Santiago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Santiago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Purcell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Santiago defends it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Santiago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Purcell's guard.
Da Santiago stops Purcell from standing up. #SUB#
Purcell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Santiago defends it easily.#SUB2#
Da Santiago drops back looking for a leg! Purcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purcell manages to kick Da Santiago off! Da Santiago jumps back into Purcell's guard. #SUB#
Da Santiago avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Da Santiago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Purcell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Santiago wants to control from the top but Purcell keeps moving.
Da Santiago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Da Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Purcell.
Da Santiago trying to control but Purcell is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Purcell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Purcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Santiago defends well.
Purcell keeping moving, preventing Da Santiago from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Purcell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Da Santiago puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Da Santiago prevents Purcell from improving his position.
Well, if Da Santiago 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.
Da Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Purcell defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Purcell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Justin Purcell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Purcell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Purcell stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Santiago. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Purcell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Santiago.
A jab lands there for Purcell.
Da Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Purcell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Purcell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Purcell motions for Da Santiago to come forward. Purcell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Santiago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Purcell pinned against the cage. Purcell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Purcell misses with an uppercut. Da Santiago saw that one coming.
Da Santiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Purcell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Purcell is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Purcell circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Purcell defends well and Da Santiago ends up having to push Purcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Purcell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Purcell thows a body kick. Da Santiago tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Purcell scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Purcell.
Da Santiago tries to move into range but Purcell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##TD2#
Da Santiago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alessio Da Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Purcell can't do much from the bottom here.
Da Santiago tries to move to mount but Purcell blocks the move with his legs.
Da Santiago avoids the strikes from the bottom by Purcell.
Da Santiago trying to control the position but Purcell is working away.
Purcell throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purcell wants to control but Da Santiago postures up.
Purcell gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Purcell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Purcell wants to improve his position but Da Santiago is controlling well. #T2#
Purcell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Santiago.
Purcell is trying to maintain the position but Da Santiago is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Santiago wants to control but Purcell is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Purcell looking for submissions off his back.
Da Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Purcell keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Da Santiago prevents Purcell from improving his position.
Purcell is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Purcell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Purcell misses with a low kick.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Purcell keeps it at a distance.
Da Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Da Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Purcell sprawls well. He's pushed Da Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Santiago can do to turn this around?
Purcell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Santiago.
Purcell looks for the body kick but Da Santiago saw that one coming.
Purcell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Purcell misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Da Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Purcell's waist but Purcell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Santiago off to one side.
Purcell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Purcell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Purcell misses.
Da Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Purcell is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Purcell circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Purcell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Santiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Da Santiago misses.
Da Santiago is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Santiago moves away from the strike by Purcell.
Purcell throws a sloppy head kick and Da Santiago moves out of range easily.
Purcell thumps Da Santiago with a low kick.
Da Santiago tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Purcell as he jumps to the side.
Purcell lands a leg kick that knocks Da Santiago off balance momentarily.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Purcell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Purcell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Santiago blocks a leg kick.
Purcell stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Santiago. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Purcell throwing a counter right hand but Da Santiago manages to avoid it.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Purcell - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Purcell, right into the meat.
That kick from Purcell tenderised Da Santiago's leg. Da Santiago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Purcell throws a head kick that Da Santiago semi-blocks.
Purcell misses with a hook.
Justin Purcell is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Purcell. No joy for Da Santiago on that attempt.
A slow jab from Purcell misses its intended target.
Da Santiago tries to counter with a clinch but Purcell shakes him off and moves away.
Da Santiago tries for a takedown but Purcell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Purcell lands a leg kick that knocks Da Santiago off balance momentarily.
Da Santiago fails to land the takedown.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purcell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Purcell misses with an uppercut.
Da Santiago wants to counter with a clinch but Purcell pushes him away.
Purcell scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Da Santiago closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Purcell did well to prevent Da Santiago getting side control.
Purcell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Purcell wants to sweep here but Da Santiago controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Purcell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Da Santiago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Purcell managing to block the knees to the body from Da Santiago. #BC#
Purcell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purcell throws a head kick but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Da Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Purcell connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Da Santiago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Santiago throws a hook but Purcell avoids it easily.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Purcell but Purcell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Purcell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Purcell scores with a hook.
Da Santiago gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Purcell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Purcell misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Purcell. No joy for Da Santiago on that attempt.
Purcell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Santiago's sensitive parts.
Alessio Da Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Purcell tries to sprawl out of it but Da Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Purcell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Purcell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Santiago's head backwards.
Da Santiago wants to clinch.#T3#
Purcell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Santiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Purcell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Santiago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Purcell to score with a decent uppercut.
Da Santiago tries to clinch there but Purcell circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Purcell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Purcell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Santiago. Da Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Purcell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago takes one to the side of the head.
Da Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Purcell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purcell with a nice cross.#T4#
Purcell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Santiago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purcell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Santiago's calf.
Purcell lunges at Da Santiago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Santiago's hand.
Purcell throws a leg kick which misses Da Santiago's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Santiago tries to avoid it.
Purcell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Santiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Purcell.
Purcell is looking to land body kicks.
Da Santiago tries to clinch there but Purcell circles away.
Da Santiago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Purcell cracks Da Santiago with an open hand slap.
Purcell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Da Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Purcell connects with an inside leg kick.
Da Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Purcell as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Santiago.
Purcell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Da Santiago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Purcell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Purcell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Purcell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
A victorious Justin Purcell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCF WNF 5: Petrov vs Champlain
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Destro misses.
Destro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Destro stalks Da Santiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Da Santiago's face. Da Santiago staggers backwards, shaken.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Destro is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Destro circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Destro closes the distance and pushes Da Santiago back into the cage.#TD#
Da Santiago drags the fight down to the ground.
Destro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Destro postures up.
Destro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Santiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Destro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Da Santiago's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Destro wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Da Santiago's closed guard. He's half up but Da Santiago has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Da Santiago pivots and extends the arm, Destro falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Da Santiago! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessio Da Santiago!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alessio Da Santiago thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WCF WNF 4: Senior vs Montoya
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
Da Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alessio Da Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Da Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Santiago is looking to clinch but Khan is avoiding it.
Khan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Santiago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Santiago shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
Khan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Khan lands a jab-cross combination.
Khan misses with a double jab.
Da Santiago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Santiago somewhat.
Khan lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Da Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan swings for the body but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Khan's corner calls for a 1-2. Khan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Khan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Santiago.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.
Da Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rashid Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
Da Santiago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Da Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Santiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Santiago avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan throws a hook but Da Santiago blocks it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Khan misses the jab.
A left lands for Khan.
Da Santiago throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at Bad Education that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Santiago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Da Santiago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Da Santiago 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.#T4#
Da Santiago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
Da Santiago passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Da Santiago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Da Santiago eventually gives up the hold.
Da Santiago wants to pass to mount but Khan is defending the position.
Da Santiago is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Khan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Khan stalks Da Santiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Da Santiago's face. Da Santiago staggers backwards, shaken.
Khan works the jab nicely.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Da Santiago darts in trying to clinch
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan thuds a left hand into Da Santiago's body.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Santiago staying out of range there.#T1#
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Santiago.
Rashid Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Da Santiago is looking to clinch.
Khan throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Santiago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Santiago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Khan misses with a body shot. #T2##CL2#
Da Santiago forces Khan back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Santiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Da Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a nice body shot.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.
Khan lands the left hand.#T3#
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan lands the left hand.
Khan lands a jab.
Khan is looking to wear down Da Santiago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Da Santiago avoids the body shot from Khan.
As Khan backs off Da Santiago throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Da Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.
Khan lands with a hook. Da Santiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Santiago can do to turn this around?
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khan throwing a counter right hand but Da Santiago manages to avoid it.#T4#
Da Santiago dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Da Santiago's head and hops out.
Da Santiago blocks a jab.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Da Santiago is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Da Santiago slips the punch.
Khan throws a body punch but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Santiago.
Khan is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Rashid Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#CL2#
Da Santiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Khan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Da Santiago's head and hops out.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rashid Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Da Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan takes a swing at Da Santiago's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.
Khan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Da Santiago tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Santiago.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Rashid Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Khan connects with a body shot.
Khan lands the left hand.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Santiago moves away.
Alessio Da Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Da Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.#T3#
Da Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Da Santiago fails to land the takedown.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Santiago avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Da Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Da Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Santiago manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Da Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Santiago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rashid Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Santiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Da Santiago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khan counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Khan!
Rashid Khan gave a mention to Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WCF 14: Dudayev vs Silachai
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Da Santiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Montoya misses.
Da Santiago fails with the takedown
and Montoya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Montoya clinches.
Montoya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montoya stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya leaning against his opponent.
Da Santiago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Montoya avoids the elbow strike from Da Santiago, against the cage. #T1#
Da Santiago jumps guard but Montoya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya leaning his opponent against the cage.
Da Santiago tries to pull guard but Montoya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Montoya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Da Santiago has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Montoya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Santiago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montoya tries to avoid it but Da Santiago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montoya to the ground. Montoya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montoya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Da Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Montoya counters with a series of strikes. Da Santiago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up.
Montoya tries a head kick but it misses.
Montoya connects with a right hand. Da Santiago shakes it off.
Da Santiago with a poor takedown
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Montoya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Inigo Montoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montoya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Santiago under the eye.
Da Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Montoya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown but Montoya sprawls well.
Montoya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4##CL#
Da Santiago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montoya blocks an elbow strike.
Montoya tries to break free but Da Santiago pushes him back against the cage.
Da Santiago fails to pull guard.
Da Santiago fails to pull guard.
Da Santiago is trying to pull guard but Montoya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Da Santiago is trying to pull guard but Montoya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Da Santiago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montoya walks away with a smile on his face. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inigo Montoya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Montoya misses with a series of wild punches.
Montoya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Good shot there by Montoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montoya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Da Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Montoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Santiago shoots for a takedown but Montoya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montoya shapes to counter with a head kick.
Da Santiago avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Montoya lands a body shot.
Da Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montoya stuns Da Santiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Da Santiago blocks the low kick.
Montoya keeps the fight on the outside.
Montoya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Montoya lands a right hook to the body.
Da Santiago tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santiago shoots in but Montoya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Da Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Santiago with a poor takedown
and Montoya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt
and Montoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Da Santiago is rocked!
Montoya lands with a good body shot.
Oh Da Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montoya counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inigo Montoya!

Event: WCF 11: Escalante vs Roland
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Tacktheritrix lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Da Santiago backs up against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Tacktheritrix. Beautiful body shot.
Tacktheritrix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tacktheritrix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tacktheritrix is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tacktheritrix lands a jab to the head.
Jackmerius Tacktheritrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Santiago walks into a stiff left hand from Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Santiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Tacktheritrix jabs Da Santiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Santiago walks into a stiff left hand from Tacktheritrix.
Da Santiago with a poor takedown
and Tacktheritrix counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacktheritrix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tacktheritrix throws a series of punches but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Tacktheritrix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tacktheritrix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tacktheritrix as he avoids it easily.
Tacktheritrix plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Da Santiago to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Da Santiago just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackmerius Tacktheritrix!
Our winner, Jackmerius Tacktheritrix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF 9: Gracie vs Scott
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1##CL#
Da Santiago pushes Fulcher up against the ropes in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fulcher has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fulcher wants a takedown but no success here.
Fulcher is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Da Santiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Fulcher gets control of Da Santiago's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fulcher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Santiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Fulcher is retaining full guard.
Da Santiago stays in close to Fulcher's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Fulcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Da Santiago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fulcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Santiago has managed to get both his arms back between Fulcher's legs - danger averted.
Da Santiago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fulcher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Da Santiago escapes and throws Fulcher's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Da Santiago happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Fulcher is not content to let Da Santiago control the position.
Fulcher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Da Santiago's best efforts.
Da Santiago lands with a punch from half guard.
Da Santiago content to control rather than advance.
Da Santiago's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fulcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Santiago.
Da Santiago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fulcher on the ground.#T2#
Da Santiago slips a nice elbow through Fulcher's hands, connecting with Fulcher's forehead.
Fulcher misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Da Santiago seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Da Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fulcher defends it well.
Fulcher is pressing down on Da Santiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Fulcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fulcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Santiago defends it easily.
Da Santiago's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Da Santiago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fulcher's head.#SUB2#
Fulcher is looking for a triangle but Da Santiago pushes his legs off easily.
Da Santiago is pushing down on Fulcher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fulcher is fighting to maintain full guard but Da Santiago has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Da Santiago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fulcher sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Santiago controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Fulcher looking for subs from the bottom but Da Santiago mounts him!
Fulcher looks winded!#SUB#
Da Santiago swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.

Event: WCF Wednesday Night Fights 1
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1##CL#
Da Santiago moves into the clinch.
Da Santiago dodges an elbow strike from Scott Jr.
Da Santiago tries to pull guard but Scott Jr forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Scott Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Scott Jr jumps guard and drags Da Santiago to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Santiago trying to control but Scott Jr is working from the bottom.
Da Santiago advances position into side control!
Scott Jr is looking for a sweep.
Scott Jr looking for a sweep but Da Santiago has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Santiago swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Scott Jr is now in Da Santiago's guard. A big mistake from Da Santiago there, giving up the dominant position!
Scott Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
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.#T1##SUB#
Da Santiago working for a triangle but Scott Jr defends it easily.
Da Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Scott Jr 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.
Scott Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Da Santiago is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rio Fight Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Da Santiago wants to improve his position but Scott Jr is controlling well.
Scott Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Da Santiago!
Scott Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott Jr looking to finish Da Santiago with some ground and pound. This is bad for Da Santiago!#T3#
Scott Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Scott Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Da Santiago can't escape the position.
Scott Jr controlling from the full mount.
Scott Jr lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Scott Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Santiago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Da Santiago is working to get back to half guard.
Scott Jr avoids the attempt from Da Santiago to control.#T4#
Scott Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Da Santiago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Santiago squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Scott Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Santiago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Scott Jr dominating with strikes here.
Da Santiago is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Da Santiago taking shots to the head.
Da Santiago regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Scott Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Da Santiago pushes Scott Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Scott Jr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Da Santiago regains guard. #SUB#
Scott Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Da Santiago to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Scott Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Da Santiago pulls down on the head and he's put Scott Jr to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WCF 6: Dudayev vs Furgesson
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Da Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Da Santiago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machida's guard.
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.
Machida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Santiago is one step ahead there.
Da Santiago trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Da Santiago is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Da Santiago 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida trying to control the position. #T1#
Machida wants to sweep here but Da Santiago controlling him for the moment.
Machida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking for a triangle but Machida pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Da Santiago has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Machida should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Da Santiago has tightened it up now! Machida should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WCF 5: Uno vs Andrews
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Petrov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Santiago manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Petrov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Da Santiago has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Petrov is looking to defend but Da Santiago has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Petrov! Da Santiago pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Petrov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WCF 1: Ushakov vs Middlefinger
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Santiago or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaughn, which made it look bad.
Da Santiago takes one on the button.
Da Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Vaughn.
Vaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaughn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Da Santiago walks into a straight right hand from Vaughn.#TD#
Da Santiago scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santiago takes a little break here. Vaughn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Da Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaughn keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Da Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vaughn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vaughn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Da Santiago asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vaughn is not content to let Da Santiago control the position.
Da Santiago fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vaughn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Da Santiago asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Da Santiago working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
Da Santiago throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vaughn is not content to let Da Santiago control the position.
Da Santiago working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
Da Santiago scores with punches from side control.
Vaughn is looking to get back to his feet here but Da Santiago is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vaughn's back.#T3##SUB#
Da Santiago looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Da Santiago working for a choke but Vaughn is defending well. #SUB#
Da Santiago seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Vaughn's chin but Vaughn turns very nicely into Da Santiago's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Vaughn. #SUB#
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vaughn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SU2#
Vaughn stands and steps away. Da Santiago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vaughn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vaughn duly obliges.
No joy there for Vaughn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Santiago avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vaughn misses with a combination #CL#
and Da Santiago moves into the clinch.
Da Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Da Santiago.
Vaughn's coach down at So Cal Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vaughn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Santiago keeps control of Vaughn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Da Santiago lands an elbow that stopped Vaughn in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Da Santiago takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Vaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Da Santiago with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Da Santiago pushes Vaughn up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Da Santiago drags the fight down to the ground.
Da Santiago 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.
Da Santiago is trying to control the position but Vaughn postures up.
Da Santiago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Da Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaughn is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaughn is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Da Santiago is working an open guard so Vaughn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vaughn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Da Santiago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Vaughn keeping moving, preventing Da Santiago from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Santiago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Vaughn pushes Da Santiago off and scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Vaughn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Santiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Da Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Vaughn.
Da Santiago goes for a double leg but Vaughn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vaughn continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vaughn as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaughn connects with a right hand. Da Santiago shakes it off.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vaughn feints the counter takedown.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Da Santiago is looking to counter the offense by Vaughn and move into the clinch.#T2#
Vaughn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Da Santiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vaughn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaughn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Santiago. #TD#
Da Santiago shoots in and bounces Vaughn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vaughn wants to stand and escape but Da Santiago is having none of it.
Da Santiago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Da Santiago gets to his feet. Vaughn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Vaughn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Santiago. Da Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Vaughn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughn 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.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaughn is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Vaughn circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaughn works over Da Santiago's head and body with a nice combination.
Vaughn misses with the combination.
Da Santiago is looking for a counter combo.
Vaughn tries to bum rush Da Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Da Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaughn lands a lovely overhand right.
Vaughn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughn sprawls well. Vaughn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaughn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Da Santiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Da Santiago rushes Vaughn and presses him up against the cage.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside.
Da Santiago tries to pull guard but Vaughn holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Santiago drops back down to his feet.
Vaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Da Santiago.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside that Vaughn shrugs off. #BC#
Da Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaughn fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughn tests Da Santiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vaughn throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Da Santiago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaughn won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Vaughn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Santiago.
Vaughn closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Da Santiago is rocked!
Vaughn drops Da Santiago with a huge uppercut! Da Santiago drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vaughn is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrion Vaughn!
Darrion Vaughn is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Darrion Vaughn gave a big smile as he said 'He had no right fighting for a title, none!!! I proved that tonight. He's tight with the owner of the company and got handed a shot at the belt. Tonight I ended this mans career. Four straight losses son bye bye. It's my time!!!'.

Event: ACE11 Lati vs King
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Da Santiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Kriss.
Da Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Kriss pushes him off.#TD2#
Da Santiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kriss's half guard.#ES#
Kriss manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kriss catches Da Santiago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santiago tries for a takedown but Kriss circles away easily
and Kriss counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Da Santiago closes the distance and pushes Kriss back into the cage.#TD2#
Da Santiago decides to pull guard. #SU#
Kriss stands up and waves to Da Santiago to follow him.
Da Santiago dodges the punch combination from Kriss.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kriss as he jumps to the side.
Kriss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Kriss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Santiago's head.
Kriss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kriss.#ROC#
Da Santiago is rocked!
Kriss drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Da Santiago right on the button. Da Santiago goes down! Kriss follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kriss gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Kriss!
A very excited looking Chris Kriss rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ACE7 Aronna vs Moreno
Date: Nov 14, 2019

#R1#
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Santiago dives in and grabs Steele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes down on Da Santiago's head and hops out.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Da Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steele leaves Da Santiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Santiago is just out of range.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Steele.
Alessio Da Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steele lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Steele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Da Santiago shoots for a takedown but Steele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Santiago tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Da Santiago darts in and clinches Steele up against the cage.
Steele prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steele is trying to push Da Santiago away but Da Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Santiago leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Da Santiago crunches a lovely knee into Steele's ribcage.
Da Santiago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steele after a bit of a struggle.
Da Santiago tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Da Santiago looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Steele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago fails to pull guard. #T4#
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.
Steele is trying to break free.
Steele prevents the takedown attempt.
Da Santiago jumps guard but Steele turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Santiago tries to pull guard but Steele won't allow it.
Steele is trying to push Da Santiago away but Da Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Steele dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No luck for Da Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Steele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steele throws a counter combo.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up.
Da Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago wants to clinch.#T1#
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Da Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Santiago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Santiago somewhat.#CL#
Da Santiago instigates a clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Santiago pressing his opponent against the cage.
Da Santiago lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Steele breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Da Santiago scores with a head kick. Steele tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steele throws a body punch but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Da Santiago is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Da Santiago darts in and clinches Steele up against the cage.
Da Santiago wants to take the fight to the mat but Steele manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Steele gets caught napping as Da Santiago dives in and scores a takedown. Steele manages to retain guard.
Da Santiago throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Steele trying to control the position.
Da Santiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Steele is retaining full guard.
Steele is looking to sweep but instead, Da Santiago has passed into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steele can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Da Santiago wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Da Santiago is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Da Santiago dominated that second round.
That's time! Da Santiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
Steele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da Santiago rather than just go for the knockout.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dave Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Santiago wants to clinch
and Steele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Da Santiago thinking.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Santiago, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Steele misses with a straight right.
Steele swings for the body but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Da Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with Steele, looking for a takedown. Da Santiago pushes Steele against the cage but Steele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Steele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steele as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Santiago shoots in but Steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Da Santiago looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steele swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Santiago.#CL#
Da Santiago rushes Steele and presses him up against the cage.
Da Santiago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steele working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Da Santiago is controlling him.
Da Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Da Santiago goes for a takedown attempt but Steele pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Da Santiago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steele tries to avoid it but Da Santiago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steele to the ground. Steele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Da Santiago tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Da Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Santiago throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Da Santiago looks to clinch
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Da Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
As Steele looks to move away, Da Santiago throws a big counter combo but Steele just gets out of the way.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Steele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steele 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Steele!
In his post fight interview, Dave Steele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ACE3 Ennis vs Lazlo
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Da Santiago leaves Orion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Santiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Da Santiago is looking for the big counter here.
Orion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Orion misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Orion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Da Santiago's guard.#ES2#
Da Santiago is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Orion presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion tries to pull guard but Da Santiago holds him up against the cage and eventually Orion drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Talon Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Da Santiago pulls guard effortlessly.
Da Santiago trying to control the position.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orion tries to stand but Da Santiago is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Da Santiago has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Orion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Da Santiago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Da Santiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Santiago trying to control the position.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Orion gets to his feet. Da Santiago looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Orion. That snapped Da Santiago's head back.
Da Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orion.
Da Santiago dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Da Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Orion.
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Talon Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion shoots in for a double leg but Da Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Orion scores with a three punch combo!
Nice cross by Orion.
Orion catches Da Santiago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Da Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Orion sprawls well. He's pushed Da Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Orion gets tackled into the cage by Da Santiago. Da Santiago maintains the clinch.
Orion is trying to push Da Santiago away but Da Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orion blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Orion tightens his grip and picks Da Santiago up, before dumping him to the ground. Da Santiago manages to land in guard.
Orion trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Santiago controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Da Santiago keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass.
Da Santiago is trying to control the position but Orion postures up. #T4#
Orion wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving.
Orion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Santiago has his hands on Orion's head, controlling the position.
Da Santiago trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Talon Orion dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Orion throws a nice looking combination but Da Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Da Santiago has managed to clinch. #BC#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Da Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Da Santiago moves out of range easily.
Da Santiago unleashes a big counter combination but Orion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Orion shoots for a takedown but Da Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Talon Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Orion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Da Santiago gets full guard.#SUB2#
Da Santiago has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Santiago controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself. #T1#
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Santiago is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Da Santiago has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alessio Da Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion prevents Da Santiago from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Santiago is trying to keep Orion in close. #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.
Orion wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion stays in close to Da Santiago's body and controls the position.
Da Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orion sizes up Da Santiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Da Santiago walks into a straight right hand from Orion.
Orion shoots in for a double leg but Da Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Santiago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Santiago can do to turn this around?
Orion fails to land with a series of punches. #T3##TD2#
Da Santiago decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Da Santiago takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES#
Orion kicks off Da Santiago and gets to his feet.
Orion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Santiago is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Talon Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Santiago is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orion lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Orion misses with a head kick.
Orion misses with the combination.
Orion shoots for a takedown but Da Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Talon Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion shoots and misses
and Da Santiago counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Da Santiago changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Da Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orion.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Orion is having none of it.
Orion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Santiago is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orion throws a right hand that Da Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Santiago also avoids with ease.
Da Santiago tries to counter with a clinch but Orion shakes him off and moves away.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up.
Da Santiago checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orion!
A punch combination from Orion misses.
Orion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Talon Orion dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orion misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Orion.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Santiago. Da Santiago obviously looking to wear him down.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Orion tries to sprawl out of it but Da Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion thuds his right hand into Da Santiago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion keeps the fight on the outside.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Santiago shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Jab, jab by Orion - just one landing. #CL2#
Da Santiago rushes Orion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orion is trying to break free.
Orion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Talon Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Da Santiago looking for a takedown.
Da Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orion's efforts to push away.
Orion misses with some punches. #BC#
Orion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Santiago at a distance.
Orion throws a head kick but Da Santiago moves out of range. #T2#
Orion thuds his shin into the meat of Da Santiago's side.
Orion fails with a takedown attempt.
Orion looks for a takedown but Da Santiago sprawls well.
Da Santiago lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Orion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Santiago sprawls well. Da Santiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Santiago avoids the head kick by Orion.
Orion throws a right hand that Da Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Santiago also avoids with ease.
Orion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Santiago swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Orion misses. #T3#
Da Santiago wants to clinch.
Orion shoots in for a takedown but Da Santiago shows good takedown defense.
Da Santiago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orion slips under a jab from Da Santiago.#CL2#
Da Santiago gets a clinch.
Da Santiago can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Da Santiago pulls guard effortlessly.
Orion trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom. #SU#
Orion stands and steps away. Da Santiago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Orion throws a nice looking combination but Da Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Orion throws a head kick that Da Santiago semi-blocks.
Orion's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orion duly obliges.
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!#CL2#
Da Santiago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orion working hard to break the clinch.
Da Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orion's efforts to push away.
Orion working hard to break the clinch.
Orion wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Orion breaks the clinch.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Da Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Orion!
An out of breath Talon Orion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Da Santiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gillespie's half guard.
Gillespie is staying active underneath Da Santiago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Santiago is controlling the pace.
Da Santiago passes to side control.
Gillespie is trying to control Da Santiago's posture but Da Santiago avoids it.
Gillespie is trying to escape the position but Da Santiago is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillespie struggling a bit here.
Gillespie is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Da Santiago working away.#T1#
Da Santiago trying to control the action but Gillespie is working from the bottom.
Da Santiago controlling from side mount.
Gillespie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Da Santiago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Santiago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Da Santiago working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gillespie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gillespie is not content to let Da Santiago control the position.
Gillespie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Da Santiago avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gillespie.
Da Santiago trying to control the action but Gillespie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Da Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gillespie manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Da 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.
Gillespie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking for a kimura here.
Gillespie wants to control but Da Santiago is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gillespie is looking for a sweep. Da Santiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gillespie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Da Santiago performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Da Santiago is trying to control. Gillespie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gillespie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Da Santiago closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gillespie's guard.
Gillespie keeping moving, preventing Da Santiago from controlling successfully.
Gillespie has a closed guard, preventing Da Santiago from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Da Santiago 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##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gillespie.
Da Santiago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Da Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Santiago wants to improve his position but Gillespie is controlling well.
Gillespie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Da Santiago trying to hold on to Gillespie's head to control him but Gillespie postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gillespie connects with a nice short shot to Da Santiago's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago is looking for a sweep. Gillespie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Da Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Da Santiago trying to hold on to Gillespie's head to control him but Gillespie postures up.
Da Santiago wants to get back to full guard but Gillespie has passed into side control.#ES2#
Da Santiago sneaks out the side door and pushes Gillespie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Gillespie gets caught napping as Da Santiago dives in and scores a takedown. Gillespie manages to retain guard.
Gillespie keeping moving, preventing Da Santiago from controlling successfully.
Gillespie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gillespie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gillespie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Gillespie looking to control.
Alessio Da Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Santiago wants to control from the top but Gillespie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Da Santiago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gillespie lands an upkick as Da Santiago stands over him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gillespie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Santiago tries to counter with a clinch but Gillespie shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Gillespie. #TD#
Gillespie gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Gillespie trying to control the action but Da Santiago is working from the bottom. #T3#
Da Santiago taking a bit of punishment here - Gillespie scoring with strikes.
Da Santiago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gillespie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Da Santiago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Da Santiago is trying to stand up here but Gillespie is controlling him well.
Gillespie is keen to just control but Da Santiago is a slippery customer.
Da Santiago trying to control but Gillespie postures up. #SUB2#
Da Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
Da Santiago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Santiago.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gillespie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Santiago's head.#SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gillespie defends well.#ES2#
Da Santiago has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gillespie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gillespie misses with a head kick.
Da Santiago with the counter takedown but Gillespie avoids it easily.#CL#
Gillespie rushes Da Santiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Da Santiago pulls guard effortlessly.
Gillespie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Santiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Santiago looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Da Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gillespie gets caught flat footed, as Da Santiago shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Da Santiago engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Da Santiago trying to control but Gillespie is working from the bottom.
Da Santiago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gillespie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Santiago preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gillespie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Santiago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Da Santiago content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Da Santiago trying to control but Gillespie is working from the bottom.
Gillespie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Da Santiago passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Da Santiago has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Da Santiago shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Gillespie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
A head kick misses from Gillespie.
Da Santiago wants to clinch.#CL2#
Da Santiago drives through and clinches with Gillespie against the cage. #T3##TD2#
Da Santiago jumps guard and drags Gillespie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Da Santiago manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Da Santiago letting Gillespie take a breather here.
Gillespie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gillespie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Da Santiago manages to pull guard.
Gillespie stops Da Santiago from standing up. #SUB2#
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Gillespie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gillespie 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.
Gillespie wants to stand but Da Santiago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gillespie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Santiago trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gillespie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gillespie has managed to get both his arms back between Da Santiago's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessio Da Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Da Santiago 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

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

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