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Event:
SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Juanito Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sarinnen wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Sarinnen to the mat.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarinnen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sarinnen defends it easily.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sarinnen trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarinnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarinnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sarinnen 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.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarinnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (3) Sarinnen
Santos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santos is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working. #SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santos, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sarinnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Santos gets back to half guard.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos moves into full guard.
Sarinnen trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Sarinnen stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (6) Sarinnen#T5#
Santos manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Sarinnen is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now. #SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos is not content to let Sarinnen control the position.#SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Sarinnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Sarinnen defends easily.
#T9#
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Santos working for a triangle but Sarinnen defends it easily.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sarinnen defends well.
Sarinnen passes into half guard. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage. #T10##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Santos is breathing heavily.#T11##SUB2#
Sarinnen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Santos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sarinnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Sarinnen! |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Yoshihiro Akiyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Juanito Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Santos drives through and clinches with Akiyama against the cage.
#TD2#
Santos jumps guard and drags Akiyama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akiyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akiyama is aware though and is defending well.
Akiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Santos is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Akiyama has his hands clasped together but Santos extends and breaks Akiyama's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Santos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juanito Santos! |
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Event:
SSG 208 McCain vs Feet
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Juanito Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wellington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wellington wants to clinch#TD2#
and Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Wellington didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Santos#SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Santos 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. #SUB#
Wellington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wellington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos won't allow Wellington to sweep him here.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Wellington wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Wellington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellington is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellington is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Wellington is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Wellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wellington sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wellington defends it well. #SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellington is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Wellington trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Wellington is defending well.
#SUB#
Wellington has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Santos. Oh but Wellington has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Santos goes limp - he's gone! Wellington jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Wellington! |
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Event:
SSG 205 Majere vs Tosanesti
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Juanito Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Santos#SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass. #SUB2#
Santos 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#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Santos#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
#T2#
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santos keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Santos
Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Barnes not doing much here.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Santos
Barnes gets to mount! Santos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (10) vs (2) Santos
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Santos is having none of it.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (4) Santos
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Santos
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (4) Santos
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Santos! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (17) vs (4) Santos
Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (6) Santos
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8##SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (6) Santos#SUB2#
Santos has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a triangle here but Barnes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (22) vs (6) Santos#T9#
Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos looks winded!
Santos is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Well, if Barnes 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.
#T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (25) vs (6) Santos
Santos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Barnes wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Barnes 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.
Barnes prevents Santos from improving his position.#SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santos! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (28) vs (6) Santos
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Santos regains half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 28 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 186 Doe vs Vrjalya
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juanito Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Espinoza on that attempt.
Espinoza darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Espinoza into the cage. #CL2#
Espinoza moves into range and clinches up with Santos.#TD#
Santos manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Espinoza's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Espinoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Espinoza is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Espinoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Espinoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos looking for a triangle here. Espinoza is fighting it but it looks tight! Santos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Espinoza is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juanito Santos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Santos misses the jab.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Hammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.#REVR#
Hammer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Santos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hammer has picked Santos up and slammed him! Santos can't keep hold of the triangle and Hammer manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Hammer taking a breather here.
Santos wants to control but Hammer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Santos gets back to half guard.#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.
Hammer controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer slows the pace down in half guard.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer passes to side control.
Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Hammer dominates the positioning.#T3#
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos is still trying to improve position.
Hammer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hammer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Santos tries to bench press Hammer off him but Hammer keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Hammer dominates the positioning.
Santos wants to control but Hammer postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammer misses the target.
Santos moves to clinch but Hammer breaks away #TD#
and Hammer counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Santos trying to remain calm as Hammer controls from the top position.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Santos trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammer in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer'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.
Santos wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
#T1#
Well, if Hammer 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.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer not doing much here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santos tries to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Hammer content just to control the position here.
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Hammer content just to control the position here.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hammer blocks Santos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Hammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#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.
Hammer controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santos is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hammer content just to control the position here.
Santos wants to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos regains half guard.
Hammer controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammer pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hammer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos with a hook.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos tries to pull guard but Hammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hammer to keep the fight standing.
Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Santos.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Hammer to the mat.
#SUB2#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position. #T1#
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Hammer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammer pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hammer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammer pulls his head out easily.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer controlling the action here.
Hammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position. #SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Jason Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammer in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Hammer misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Juanito Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juanito Santos.
I think Hammer 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hammer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Hong misses the body punch #TD2#
and Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santos.
Hong 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#
Hong trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Hong'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.
Hong trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hong pulls his head out easily.
Hong controlling the action here. #T1##SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Hong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hong 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.
Santos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos tries to roll over but Hong keeps him under control.
Hong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hong landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Santos tries to lock up and control but Hong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Hong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Santos is surviving well by controlling Hong's body position as best he can.
Hong blocks Santos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Hong blocks Santos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Hong isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Hong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hong controlling from the full mount.
Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lem Hong 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##CL2#
Santos closes the distance and pushes Hong back into the cage.#TD2#
Santos pulls guard effortlessly.
Hong passes into half guard.
Hong is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Still in half guard, Hong seems content to control.
Hong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Hong is trying for a kimura here. Santos looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hong wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lem Hong! |
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Event:
TIFC 5 Brother vs Miocic 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Santos darts in and clinches Pejke up against the cage.
Pejke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Santos pulls Pejke into guard.
#SUB2#
Santos looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pejke is defending well. Santos quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pejke has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Santos celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juanito Santos!
Pannes Pejke spoke after the fight, saying 'My forehead was too big, he could easily beat me but I’ll be the champion one day, no matter what!'. |
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Event:
TIFC 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Bro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Bro lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Juanito Santos has been cut.
Bro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Santos successfully pulls guard.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing Bro from standing up.
Bro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.#SU#
Bro stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Bro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Santos's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Santos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bro to keep the fight standing.
Bro misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bro fails to land.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Bro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bro lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bro swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bro lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Juanito Santos's cut even more.
Santos jumps guard but Bro stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bro lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Santos tries to pull guard but Bro won't allow it.
Bhutan Bro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Santos.
Bro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bro throws a head punch that misses.
Santos jumps guard but Bro stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Santos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bro uses from the top position. #SU#
Bro stands up and waves to Santos to follow him. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bro swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bro lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off. #CUT#The cut above Juanito Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Bro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Bro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bro walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##CL#
Bro pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Bro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#Juanito Santos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juanito Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bhutan Bro!
Bhutan Bro is the new bantamweight champion!
Bhutan Bro looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Good fight bro thanks for the blood.'. |
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Event:
TIFC 1
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gayden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Gayden's guard.
Gayden looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Santos seems to have locked his on tight now - Gayden screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Santos, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juanito Santos!
Juanito Santos is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Bro darts in and clinches Santos up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bro.
Bro lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Juanito Santos has been cut.
Bro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bro misses with the head strike.
Bro has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Bro lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Juanito Santos's cut is getting worse.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Bro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses.
Bro lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off. #ROC2#Santos is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice elbow from Bro. #CUT2#Juanito Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bro prevents it.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bro.
Bro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos looking for a takedown.
Bro is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bro down to the mat. Bro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bro lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
Bro throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Bro. #CUT2#Jeez, Juanito Santos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juanito Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bhutan Bro!
Bhutan Bro made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Good fight bro thanks for the blood.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Juanito Santos has been cut.
Wade lands with a nice body kick.
Wade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santos. Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Santos wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Santos blocks the leg kick.
Wade tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos tries to clinch but Wade is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Wade misses with a knee to the head.
Wade landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos is looking to clinch but Wade is avoiding it.
#T1##KD2#
Wade throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Santos stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Wade follows into mount! #ROC2#Santos is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wade content just to control the position here.
Oh Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Wade looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wade is tapping! Great win for Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juanito Santos! |
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