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Event:
CCC 26 : Fedetenko vs Face
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Ghiotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanitario drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ghiotto sprawls and moves away.
Sanitario jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Sanitario scores with a takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Ghiotto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghiotto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
Sanitario controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanitario is fighting to break Ghiotto's control of his arms but Ghiotto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ghiotto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
Ghiotto is trying to keep Sanitario in close.
#T1#
Sanitario is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghiotto has wrist control.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Ghiotto blocks nicely.
Ghiotto is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanitario wants to control from the top but Ghiotto keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sanitario works over Ghiotto with some ground and pound from guard.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Ghiotto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sanitario landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghiotto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanitario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanitario tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghiotto is retaining full guard.
Sanitario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanitario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanitario working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanitario trying to control but Ghiotto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ghiotto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanitario trying to control but Ghiotto is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ghiotto has control of Sanitario's left arm, preventing Sanitario from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghiotto stuns Sanitario with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanitario.
Ghiotto is not content to let Sanitario control the position.
Ghiotto is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it.
Sanitario misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Sanitario trying to control the action but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
Ghiotto is holding Sanitario down, trying to stall.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ghiotto wants to control but Sanitario postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Ghiotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanitario working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sanitario has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ghiotto goes for a double leg but Sanitario avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanitario continues to drive forward.
Ghiotto throws the left hand but Sanitario avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ghiotto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanitario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghiotto can do to turn this around?
The strikes coming from Sanitario are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ghiotto wants to control but Sanitario postures up.
Sanitario cracks Ghiotto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sanitario lands some shots froms side control.
Sanitario in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sanitario trying to control the position but Ghiotto is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanitario is working Ghiotto over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Sanitario throws an elbow but Ghiotto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sanitario connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ghiotto some visible discomfort.
Ghiotto is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it.
Ghiotto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanitario connects with a decent elbow.
Sanitario working away.
Ghiotto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanitario.
Sanitario is working Ghiotto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ghiotto is not content to let Sanitario control the position.
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Sanitario throws an elbow but Ghiotto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ghiotto is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it.
Sanitario lands a few punches from side control.
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ghiotto is not content to let Sanitario control the position.
An elbow from Sanitario crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Sanitario trying to control the action but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
Sanitario working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sanitario working away.
The strikes coming from Sanitario are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanitario working away.
Sanitario is trying to ground and pound but Ghiotto uses the momentary lack of control by Sanitario to regain half guard.
Sanitario is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ghiotto is trying to maintain the position but Sanitario is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanitario wants to pass the guard but Ghiotto is defending well.
Ghiotto wants to control but Sanitario is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanitario is keen to just control but Ghiotto is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario thows a huge punch but Ghiotto dodges it nicely.
Barnabus Sanitario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Sanitario seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghiotto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ghiotto misses with a looping left.#TD#
Sanitario closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanitario lands in his opponent's guard.
Ghiotto controls Sanitario momentarily but Sanitario frees himself.
Sanitario tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghiotto is retaining full guard.
Sanitario wants to control from the top but Ghiotto keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario throws a strike but Ghiotto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Ghiotto from controlling successfully.
Sanitario wants to sweep here but Ghiotto controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sanitario controlling the position.
Ghiotto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanitario wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Ghiotto from controlling successfully.
Sanitario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghiotto won't allow Sanitario to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghiotto 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sanitario gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanitario throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Ghiotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanitario in particular looking to stall.
Sanitario tries to pass to full mount but Ghiotto defends it.
Ghiotto wants to control but Sanitario is keeping busy.
#T3#
Sanitario keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ghiotto keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ghiotto is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanitario uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghiotto.
Sanitario changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanitario was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ghiotto is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it. #T4#
Sanitario creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ground and pound from Sanitario seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ghiotto is not content to let Sanitario control the position.
Gabriele Ghiotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanitario in side control, throwing shots but Ghiotto defends.
Barnabus Sanitario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Ghiotto struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabus Sanitario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanitario, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabus Sanitario!
Barnabus Sanitario took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I just want to be clean'. |
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Event:
RSE 62: Fire In The Sky
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Sanitario throws an overhand right that lands on Gong's shoulder, as Gong tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Gong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanitario avoids the body shot from Gong.
Sanitario moves out of range of the leg kick from Gong.
Sanitario fails to land the takedown.
Gong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Sanitario drives through with a takedown into 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.
Sanitario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario postures up in Gong's guard and throws a big left but Gong blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Gong stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Sanitario changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanitario has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gong controlling the action here.
Gong wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Gong controlling the action here.
Gong wants to pass to mount but Sanitario is defending the position.
Sanitario gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Gong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanitario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gong is pushing down on Sanitario's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanitario is fighting to maintain full guard but Gong has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanitario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Gong is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanitario dives in and grabs Gong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gong pushes down on Sanitario's head and hops out.
Gong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
The crowd cheers as Gong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanitario doesn't seem phased though.
Gong throws a shot to the body.
Sanitario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanitario was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Sanitario moves out of range of the body kick from Gong.
Sanitario tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Sanitario darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanitario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanitario misses with a head shot. Gong uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Li Gong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Gong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanitario thinking.
Sanitario misses with an uppercut
and Gong counters with a straight right hand.
Sanitario fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gong is looking to wear down Sanitario with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanitario scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanitario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gong swivels and escapes.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Sanitario walks into a straight right hand from Gong.
Gong stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanitario. Sanitario gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanitario takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanitario ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gong as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Gong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong lands with a hook. Sanitario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanitario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanitario manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Sanitario gets a double leg takedown into Gong's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanitario works over Gong with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Gong seems keen to control Sanitario's posture.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanitario manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gong wants to stand and escape but instead Sanitario has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sanitario postures up.
Gong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanitario postures up in Gong's guard and throws a big left but Gong blocks it.
Sanitario throws a strike but Gong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Gong wants to stand but Sanitario is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Gong wants to pass the guard but Sanitario is keeping the position.
Gong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanitario's guard.
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Gong from controlling successfully.
Gong is looking to stand up but Sanitario won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li Gong is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Gong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Gong as Sanitario shoots in.
Gong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanitario shoots for a takedown but Gong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanitario takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanitario.
Gong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanitario shoots for a double leg takedown but Gong sprawls well. He's pushed Sanitario's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gong throws a leg kick but Sanitario sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanitario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gong avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanitario looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gong throwing a counter right hand but Sanitario manages to avoid it.
Gong misses with a looping right.
Gong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gong misses with the combination.
Gong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Gong. That snapped Sanitario's head back.
Sanitario gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gong.
Sanitario goes for a double leg but Gong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gong continues to drive forward.
Sanitario takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Gong 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#
Good exchange - Gong coming out on top.
Barnabus Sanitario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanitario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gong defends it nicely.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Gong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanitario drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanitario misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanitario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnabus Sanitario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gong lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanitario's head.
Sanitario slips a straight right by Gong.
Sanitario looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gong is fending him off so far but Sanitario persists. Nope, Gong circles away and we're back to standing.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Gong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanitario has his takedown stuffed
and Gong counters with a straight right hand.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanitario was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Gong leaves Sanitario with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gong but Gong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong misses with a straight left. #T1#
Sanitario darts in looking for a takedown but Gong gets double underhooks and turns Sanitario into the cage.
Gong jabs at Sanitario's body.
Sanitario dives in and grabs Gong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gong pushes down on Sanitario's head and hops out.
Sanitario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gong to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanitario takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanitario momentarily.
Gong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanitario with the counter takedown but Gong avoids it easily.
A cross from Gong lands.
Gong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanitario takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gong throws the left hand but Sanitario avoids the punch easily.
Sanitario changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanitario shoots in looking for a takedown but Gong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanitario's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanitario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Sanitario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gong swivels and escapes.
Gong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanitario.
Gong scores with a nice head shot.
Gong lands with a good body shot.
Li Gong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sanitario takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gong lands with a shot to the body.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanitario is just out of range.
Gong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanitario shoots in but no luck this time.
Gong lands with a straight right. Sanitario didn't see that one coming.
Sanitario fails with the takedown
and Gong counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanitario takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gong leaves Sanitario with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanitario can do to turn this around?
Gong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanitario on the side of the head.
Gong throws a shot to the body.
Gong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Gong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gong.
Gong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanitario drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Sanitario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gong defends it nicely.
Gong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanitario takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gong.
Sanitario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gong defends it nicely.
Gong throws a big counter combination but Sanitario scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gong connects with a body shot.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Gong shows good takedown defense.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Gong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gong lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Gong lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheers as Gong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanitario doesn't seem phased though.
Sanitario takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanitario shoots and misses
and Gong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanitario thinking.
Gong scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanitario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gong lands a leg kick that knocks Sanitario off balance momentarily.
Sanitario drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanitario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Gong. Beautiful body shot.
Gong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanitario momentarily.
Gong thuds a left hand into Sanitario's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanitario moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gong tests Sanitario's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanitario takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Gong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gong, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Gong!
The defeated Barnabus Sanitario had this to say: 'Forever uncleeeeean'. |
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Event:
RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Sanitario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Sanitario closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Sanitario pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanitario tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanitario manages to avoid it.
Sanitario shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanitario throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanitario off to one side.
Sanitario fails with the takedown
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanitario throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanitario off to one side.
Hernandez connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanitario looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Barnabus Sanitario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanitario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Sanitario connects with a jab.
Sanitario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Sanitario moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Sanitario dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Sanitario's head and hops out.
Hernandez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanitarios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanitario shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Sanitario's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanitario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanitario darts in looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets double underhooks and turns Sanitario into the cage.
Sanitario is breathing heavily.
Hernandez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanitario.
Sanitario is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hernandez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Hernandez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Hernandez.
Sanitario is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanitario has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hernandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Hernandez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hernandez lands a left hand.
Sanitario wants a takedown but no success here.
Hernandez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanitario tries to score a body lock takedown but Hernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Sanitario controls the action.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanitario is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hernandez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hernandez.
Sanitario's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez cracks Sanitario with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mateo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez takes a swing at Sanitario's ribcage but misses.
Sanitario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Sanitario misses with a straight right.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Hernandez scores with the left hand. Sanitario knows he should have avoided that one.
Hernandez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanitario on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanitario misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Sanitario changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Hernandez manages to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is controlling Sanitario's trapped leg to prevent Sanitario from advancing to side control.
Hernandez is pressing down on Sanitario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanitario trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Hernandez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Hernandez scores with a four punch combination!
No luck for Sanitario with that takedown attempt.
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanitario.
Sanitario uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Sanitario darts in looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets double underhooks and turns Sanitario into the cage.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Sanitario avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario takes a shot to the head.
Hernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanitario uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a body punch.
Sanitario drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Sanitario gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez is trying to control but Sanitario passes into side control!
Sanitario working the strikes but Hernandez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Barnabus Sanitario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanitario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Sanitario connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Hernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanitario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanitario throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanitario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanitario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVB##T2#
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanitario wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
Sanitario trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanitario is retaining full guard.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Sanitario.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Sanitario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanitario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanitario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanitario gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanitario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Barnabus Sanitario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Sanitario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanitario missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanitario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario landing with the ground and pound.
Sanitario chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Hernandez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanitario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Sanitario is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Sanitario slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to control the position here.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hernandez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanitario slips a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanitario.
Sanitario has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Sanitario looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but Sanitario drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard.#T3#
Hernandez wants to control the position but Sanitario says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hernandez is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanitario from advancing to side control.
Sanitario misses with a head shot. Hernandez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanitario distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Sanitario is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanitario working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanitario accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez is pulling down on Sanitario's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanitario, at least for the moment.
Sanitario throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabus Sanitario showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hernandez 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Barnabus Sanitario had this to say: 'Forever uncleeeeean'. |
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Event:
SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Blankenship connects with a body shot that sends Sanitario's belly button to the back.#TD#
Blankenship tries to sprawl but Sanitario drives through with a takedown into half 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.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard.
Blankenship is trying is best to control the position here.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blankenship's head.
Sanitario thows a huge punch but Blankenship dodges it nicely.
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanitario missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Sanitario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blankenship is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanitario scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blankenship is looking to control Sanitario's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Sanitario there. #T1#
Sanitario not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanitario throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blankenship's head.
Sanitario wants to take a breather but Blankenship is having none of it.
Blankenship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanitario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanitario's back!
Sanitario covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sanitario can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Blankenship misses with a punch to the head.
Sanitario tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blankenship looking to ground and pound but Sanitario is blocking nicely.
Blankenship misses with a head shot.
Blankenship looking to finish Sanitario with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sanitario!
Sanitario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blankenship lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanitario hang on?#T2#
Sanitario taking shots to the head.
Blankenship has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blankenship raining down hammerfists from mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blankenship working his ground and pound in the gym.
Blankenship thowing shots but they're missing.
Blankenship lands a heavy elbow.
Blankenship thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship looking to ground and pound but Sanitario is blocking nicely.
A nice elbow there by Blankenship.
Sanitario tries to lock up and control but Blankenship gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanitario is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Blankenship throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blankenship cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blankenship misses with a head shot.
Blankenship throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3#
Blankenship throwing strikes but Sanitario bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanitario chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanitario is one step ahead there.
Sanitario postures up.
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blankenship working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Sanitario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blankenship's head.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship is trying to keep Sanitario in close.
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blankenship wants to hit a sweep here but Sanitario passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blankenship there!
Blankenship really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blankenship wants to hold on but Sanitario pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barnabus Sanitario will probably get the nod.
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#
Blankenship scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanitario avoids the body shot from Blankenship.
Sanitario jabs Blankenship right on the nose. Blankenship blinks but takes it well.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blankenship but Blankenship pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blankenship stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blankenship wants it to stay on the feet.
Blankenship displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanitario.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sanitario drives through with a takedown into Blankenship's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blankenship pulls Sanitario in close to prevent any damage.
Sanitario preventing the sweep.
Sanitario throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanitario being controlled here momentarily.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
Barnabus Sanitario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanitario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blankenship seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanitario accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blankenship bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanitario's guard. #REVB#
Blankenship throws a strike but Sanitario rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sanitario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here. #T2#
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Blankenship pulls Sanitario in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanitario from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanitario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Sanitario controlling him for the moment.
Blankenship is trying to keep Sanitario in close.
#T3#
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanitario landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanitario throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanitario keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blankenship's head.
Blankenship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blankenship working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Sanitario controlling him for the moment.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Sanitario postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanitario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanitario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship is controlling Sanitario's posture.
Sanitario trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Blankenship has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blankenship there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Blankenship sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blankenship with a hook.#TD#
Sanitario drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blankenship working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship is trying to control the position but Sanitario postures up. #T1#
Blankenship manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanitario manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Sanitario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Sanitario!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Blankenship scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blankenship distracts Sanitario with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanitario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanitario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Sanitario looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blankenship is one step ahead there.
Sanitario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Blankenship instigates a clinch.
Sanitario drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blankenship pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blankenship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanitario moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Sanitario does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Blankenship tries to sprawl but Sanitario drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Sanitario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blankenship keeping hold of Sanitario's head, controlling as best he can.
Blankenship avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blankenship's head. #T4#
Blankenship is looking to get back to full guard here but Sanitario has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sanitario working away.
Sanitario working the strikes but Blankenship uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Sanitario has control of the leg.
Sanitario not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanitario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blankenship is looking to control Sanitario's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blankenship gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Barnabus Sanitario did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Blankenship lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Sanitario looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanitario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanitario postures up.
Blankenship working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
Blankenship wants to sweep here but Sanitario controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario is in close to Blankenship's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanitario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanitario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
Sanitario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blankenship is trying to keep Sanitario in close.
Sanitario chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanitario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship throws a strike but Sanitario rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Sanitario is proving a slippery customer.
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blankenship is adopting a defensive guard.
Blankenship controls Sanitario momentarily but Sanitario frees himself.
Sanitario works over Blankenship with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blankenship pulls Sanitario in close to prevent any damage.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanitario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Blankenship uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Blankenship!#REVB#
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Blankenship missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blankenship keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanitario's head.
Blankenship postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanitario goes for a double leg but Blankenship avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Blankenship continues to drive forward.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Blankenship working Sanitario over with knees to the body.
Blankenship using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blankenship gets underhooks to prevent Sanitario's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Sanitario has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blankenship clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario had his way with Kenny Blankenship in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blankenship takes a swing at Sanitario's ribcage but misses.
Sanitario drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blankenship sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Sanitario looking to score a takedown here. Blankenship is defending well but Sanitario drives through and ends up in Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship 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.
Blankenship managing to control the position.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Sanitario postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship looking to control but Sanitario passes into half guard.
Sanitario missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Sanitario throwing shots but Blankenship is blocking nicely.
Blankenship avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario thows a huge punch but Blankenship dodges it nicely.
Sanitario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blankenship is trying to get back to full guard.
Blankenship is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanitario scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanitario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanitario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blankenship controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Blankenship manages to get to full guard.
Blankenship seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanitario scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanitario throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
Sanitario cracks Blankenship with a solid left hand.#T3#
Blankenship is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanitario throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenny Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanitario misses with an uppercut. Blankenship saw that one coming.
Blankenship will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanitario.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanitario.#T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanitario.
Blankenship tries to buck Sanitario off but Sanitario is having none of it.
Sanitario working the ground and pound.
Sanitario cracks Blankenship with a big right hand but Blankenship just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blankenship wants to control but Sanitario postures up.
Blankenship tries to buck Sanitario off but Sanitario is having none of it.
Sanitario creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanitario.
Sanitario scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blankenship tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabus Sanitario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanitario, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabus Sanitario!
Barnabus Sanitario is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, Barnabus Sanitario took to the microphone: 'I just want to be clean'. |
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Event:
SUF 15: Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sanitario shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blankenship manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blankenship is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blankenship 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.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blankenship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanitario lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blankenship is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanitario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blankenship's head.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Sanitario postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Sanitario throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Blankenship is controlling Sanitario's posture.#T2#
Blankenship not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blankenship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanitario is one step ahead there.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanitario slips under a jab from Blankenship.
Sanitario attempts a counter takedown but Blankenship avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Sanitario drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blankenship is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it. #T3#
Sanitario landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sanitario throws a strike aimed at the side of Blankenship's head but Blankenship avoids it well.
Blankenship is looking to reverse the position.
Sanitario throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Blankenship tries to improve position but can't.
Blankenship is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it.
The strikes coming from Sanitario are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanitario grinds an elbow into Blankenship's temple.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blankenship is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it. #T4#
Sanitario throws an elbow but Blankenship slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blankenship can't do much from the bottom here.
Blankenship taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sanitario cracks Blankenship with a big right hand but Blankenship just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sanitario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanitario throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario 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#
Sanitario drives through with a takedown into Blankenship's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanitario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blankenship's head.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Sanitario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanitario is looking to work some ground and pound but Blankenship has wrist control.
Blankenship 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.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanitario makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario is working Blankenship over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanitario postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck.
Blankenship bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanitario's guard. #REVB#
Sanitario 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.
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.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship is in close to Sanitario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship preventing the sweep. #T2#
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blankenship is working Sanitario over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blankenship stands up over Sanitario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanitario or perhaps it was just good defense by Blankenship, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Blankenship as Sanitario shoots in.
Sanitario dives in for a single leg takedown but Blankenship sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Sanitario sets himself, and Blankenship steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanitario avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Blankenship.
A short left from Blankenship.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blankenship gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanitario.
#T3#
Blankenship stops a takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Sanitario goes for a takedown attempt but Blankenship pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Sanitario looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blankenship!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep.
Blankenship sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard.
Blankenship keeps trying to improve his position.
Blankenship wants to control but Sanitario is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Sanitario there. #T4#
Blankenship wants to improve his position but Sanitario is controlling well.
Barnabus Sanitario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blankenship's head.
Sanitario takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blankenship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanitario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanitario's back!
Blankenship throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sanitario trying to control the hands but Blankenship breaks the grip.
Sanitario turns into Blankenship and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanitario lands a couple of elbows.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
Sanitario throws a strike but Blankenship rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barnabus Sanitario will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sanitario tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blankenship sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanitario somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blankenship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanitario.
Sanitario shoots for a double leg takedown but Blankenship sprawls well. He's pushed Sanitario's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanitario darts in looking for a takedown but Blankenship gets double underhooks and turns Sanitario into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankenship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blankenship lands a nice knee to the body.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Blankenship.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Blankenship gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blankenship putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanitario in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario wants a takedown.
Blankenship is pressed up against the ropes. Sanitario has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blankenship down to the mat. Blankenship avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanitario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanitario misses with a hook. Blankenship ducked under it nicely.
Blankenship scores with a hook.
Sanitario tries for a takedown but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Blankenship takes a swing at Sanitario's ribcage but misses.
Blankenship scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanitario in his tracks.
Blankenship defending well as Sanitario loads up on a big left hand.
Blankenship scores with a punch to the head.
Sanitario gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Sanitario looking to score a takedown here. Blankenship is defending well but Sanitario drives through and ends up in Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship is pulling down on Sanitario's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanitario, at least for the moment.
Blankenship 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#
Blankenship thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blankenship thows a huge punch but Sanitario dodges it nicely.
Sanitario regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blankenship. #T2#
Blankenship throws a strike but Sanitario rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blankenship wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanitario postures up.
Sanitario lands a couple of digs.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Blankenship uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Blankenship!#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Sanitario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanitario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blankenship working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sanitario is trying to keep Blankenship in close.
Sanitario looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blankenship is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sanitario looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanitario dives in for a single leg takedown but Blankenship sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Sanitario has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blankenship avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Blankenship.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown.
Blankenship gets through Sanitario's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blankenship scores a nice knee to the body.
Blankenship works on Sanitario's body with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship lands a body shot.
A short left from Blankenship.
Sanitario takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanitario is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blankenship is defending well.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanitario lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Blankenship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blankenship scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blankenship.
Blankenship lands a left hand.
Blankenship gets through Sanitario's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown.
Blankenship crunches a lovely knee into Sanitario's ribcage.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanitario's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blankenship lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blankenship.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Blankenship really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanitario.
Sanitario has a takedown stuffed.
Blankenship misses with a straight right.
Sanitario tries for a takedown but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanitario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blankenship tries to avoid it but Sanitario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blankenship to the ground. Blankenship escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Blankenship moves into range and clinches up with Sanitario.
Sanitario changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blankenship fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blankenship lands a jab to the nose.
Blankenship is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Blankenship rushes Sanitario and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship stops a takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Sanitario wants a takedown but no success here.
Blankenship lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Blankenship landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blankenship lands with a short shot to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanitario's face.
#T1#
Blankenship lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Blankenship on the inside.
Blankenship lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanitario wants to take the fight to the mat but Blankenship manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Blankenship has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blankenship scores with a shot to the side of Sanitario's head.
Blankenship lands a body punch.
Blankenship lands a body shot.
Blankenship lands an uppercut.
Blankenship using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanitario backwards.
Sanitario is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanitario's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blankenship.
Sanitario is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blankenship is defending well.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanitario's face.
#ROC2#Sanitario is rocked!
Sanitario wants a takedown.
Sanitario takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Sanitario is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanitario takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blankenship working Sanitario over with knees to the body.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanitario's face.
#T2#
Blankenship scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Sanitario tightens his grip and picks Blankenship up, before dumping him to the ground. Blankenship manages to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sanitario seems to have got his legs back now.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blankenship is in close to Sanitario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Blankenship throwing strikes from guard but Sanitario blocks nicely.
Blankenship throwing strikes from guard but Sanitario blocks nicely.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanitario works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blankenship postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Sanitario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Sanitario!#REVR#
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanitario is in close to Blankenship's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blankenship 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.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely. #T4#
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blankenship swings for the body but Sanitario moves out of range.
Sanitario half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanitario was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanitario working the body and head with strikes.
Blankenship is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it.
Sanitario in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Blankenship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Blankenship dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Sanitario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blankenship.
Blankenship looks to throw the jab but Sanitario is out of range.
Sanitario throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blankenship's waist but Blankenship gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanitario off to one side.
Blankenship uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanitario.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blankenship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanitario.
Sanitario closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanitario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blankenship tries to avoid it but Sanitario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blankenship to the ground. Blankenship escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blankenship! But no joy.
Blankenship darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blankenship lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Sanitario fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blankenship to the ground. Sanitario is now in Blankenship's guard.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
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!
Sanitario chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blankenship is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Blankenship postures up and lands a big shot to Sanitario's brow.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanitario.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Sanitario bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blankenship tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanitario wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blankenship manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanitario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blankenship with the ground and pound but Sanitario uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blankenship stands up over Sanitario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blankenship throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanitario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blankenship stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanitario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blankenship works over Sanitario with some ground and pound from guard.
Blankenship has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Sanitario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Sanitario!#REVR#
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Blankenship uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Blankenship!#REVB#
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship throws a strike but Sanitario rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
Sanitario working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Sanitario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blankenship pulls Sanitario in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanitario from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanitario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanitario won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario landing some decent shots from guard.
Blankenship 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#
Blankenship working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Blankenship.
I think Blankenship 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship is the new bantamweight champion!
Kenny Blankenship seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Barnabus Sanitario was interviewed post fight and said 'Forever uncleeeeean'. |
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Event:
SUF 12: Walcott vs Adofo
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanitario misses the body punch #TD2#
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanitario won't be happy with that.
Sanitario is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Branco off and has taken his back!
Sanitario lands punches and elbows.
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.
Sanitario throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Branco!
Sanitario is landing with strikes from the back. #ROC#Branco is rocked!
Branco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco covers up after that shot from Sanitario.
Branco is still in real trouble! Can Sanitario finish him?
Sanitario is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sanitario is raining down hard shots and and Branco has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario!
Barnabus Sanitario is the new bantamweight champion!
Barnabus Sanitario looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I just want to be clean'. |
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Event:
SUF 8: 397 135 Finals!
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Joe Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Joe Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joe Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
Sanitario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanitario trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joe Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanitario on the ground.
Sanitario throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanitario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
Joe Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joe Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Joe Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanitario postures up in Joe Jr's guard and throws a big left but Joe Jr blocks it.
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
Sanitario lands a couple of digs.
Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanitario is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Joe Jr blocks nicely. #T2#
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joe Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanitario looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnabus Sanitario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Joe Jr tries to sprawl but Sanitario drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanitario looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joe Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe Jr's head.
Sanitario sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joe Jr defending well though.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe Jr's head. #T3#
Sanitario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joe Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#Joe Jr is rocked!
Sanitario lands a big elbow - Joe Jr is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sanitario!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario!
Barnabus Sanitario looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I just want to be clean'. |
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Event:
5: SUF 397k Semi-Finals
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanitario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Dragon counter with a right hand.
Dragon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanitario slips a jab from Dragon.
Dragon scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanitario should have avoided that one.
Dragon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dragon thuds his right hand into Sanitario's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Sanitario scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dragon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanitario. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanitario scoring with punches from side control.
Sanitario wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragon keeps working.
Dragon is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanitario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanitario landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sanitario working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Sanitario is chipping away with strikes.
Dragon tries to buck Sanitario off but Sanitario is having none of it.
Sanitario working the body and head with strikes.
Sanitario is chipping away with strikes.
Sanitario is working Dragon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanitario creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanitario scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Dragon is rocked!
Dragon is trying to improve his position.
Dragon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sanitario lands a few punches from side control.
Dragon is still in real trouble! Can Sanitario finish him?
Sanitario cracks Dragon with a big elbow. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sanitario cracks Dragon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Sanitario's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sanitario scores with punches from side control.
Sanitario scoring with punches and elbows.
Sanitario lands a strong strike to the head of Dragon. That's dazed him! Sanitario looking to finish here. Dragon is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sanitario lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario!
Post fight, Barnabus Sanitario stared into the camera and said 'I just want to be clean'. |
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Event:
3: SUF 397k R2
Date: Sep 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanitario leaves Henders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henders tries to clinch up but Sanitario circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Sanitario throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henders enables Sanitario to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henders wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sanitario manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanitario lands a nice short elbow.
Sanitario landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanitario winds up and cracks Henders with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanitario working Henders over with strikes.
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Henders is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henders taking some punishment here, with Sanitario in his half guard.
Oh Henders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanitario lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Henders quite badly. Henders pulls Sanitario in close trying to recover. Sanitario postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Henders on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Henders doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario!
In his post fight interview, Barnabus Sanitario gave a big smile as he said 'I just want to be clean'. |
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Event:
1: Freedom (SUF TOURNAMENT R1)
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanitario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thiago Santos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thiago Santos is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Thiago Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thiago Santos wants to control from the top but Sanitario keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thiago Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario 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.
Sanitario scores with a nice shot.
Sanitario really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thiago Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Thiago Santos trying to control but Sanitario is working from the bottom.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanitario scores with a nice shot.
Thiago Santos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanitario doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sanitario lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Thiago Santos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thiago Santos distracts Sanitario with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanitario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago Santos won't allow Sanitario to sweep him here.
Sanitario scores with a nice shot.
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Thiago Santos from controlling successfully.
Sanitario striking off his back.
Thiago Santos is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Thiago Santos trying to control but Sanitario is working from the bottom.
Sanitario throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Sanitario looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanitario, not yet.
Thiago Santos trying to control but Sanitario is working from the bottom.
Sanitario working a defensive guard here.
Thiago Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanitario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thiago Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thiago Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanitario sprawls well. He's pushed Thiago Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thiago Santos shoots in for a takedown but Sanitario shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanitario changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Thiago Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Thiago Santos gets caught napping as Sanitario dives in and scores a takedown. Thiago Santos manages to retain guard.
Sanitario distracts Thiago Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanitario trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanitario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thiago Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thiago Santos tries to get out of the position.
Sanitario cracks Thiago Santos with a solid left hand.
Sanitario postures up and lands a big shot to Thiago Santos's brow.
Thiago Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanitario working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position.
Thiago Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanitario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanitario landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Sanitario with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanitario keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thiago Santos's head.
Thiago Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanitario is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Thiago Santos is rocked!
Sanitario works over Thiago Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Thiago Santos 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#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago Santos slips a nice elbow through Sanitario's hands, connecting with Sanitario's forehead.
Sanitario is looking for a sweep. Thiago Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanitario punching from the bottom.
Thiago Santos passes to full mount!
Thiago Santos wants to control the pace but Sanitario is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Sanitario gets a takedown into half guard.
Thiago Santos pushes Sanitario off and gets back to his feet.
Thiago Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanitario as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Sanitario throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thiago Santos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanitario is in Thiago Santos's guard.
Sanitario throws a strike but Thiago Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanitario throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sanitario throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thiago Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Thiago Santos won't allow Sanitario to sweep him here. #SUB#
Thiago Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thiago Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanitario lands some strikes from the bottom.#T1#
Sanitario striking from his own guard. #SUB#
Thiago 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.
Sanitario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thiago Santos postures up.
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.
Thiago Santos is pushing down on Sanitario's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanitario is fighting to maintain full guard but Thiago Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanitario wants to improve his position but Thiago Santos is controlling well.
Sanitario keeps trying to improve his position.
Thiago Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thiago Santos blocks the strikes from Sanitario.
Thiago Santos thows a huge punch but Sanitario dodges it nicely.
Sanitario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thiago Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Sanitario wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Thiago Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanitario does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanitario flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanitario is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Thiago Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanitario is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanitario is looking to control Thiago Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanitario avoid being mounted?
Sanitario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Thiago Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanitario has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanitario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Thiago Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Thiago Santos blocks the strikes from Sanitario.
Well, if Thiago Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thiago Santos blocks the strikes from Sanitario.
#SUB#
Thiago Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanitario tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sanitario striking from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thiago Santos lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanitario is trying to get back to full guard.
Thiago Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thiago Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanitario is looking to escape.
Sanitario tries to improve his position but instead Thiago Santos has taken his back!
Thiago Santos is hanging on to Sanitario's back as he tries to escape.
Sanitario is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Thiago Santos looking for the RNC.
Thiago Santos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thiago Santos throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sanitario could be in trouble here!
Sanitario is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Thiago Santos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sanitario looks to land a left hand but Thiago Santos moved out of range nicely.
Thiago Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Thiago Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanitario swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Thiago Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanitario to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanitario postures up.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Thiago Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Thiago Santos!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago Santos postures up.
#SUB#
Thiago Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thiago Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thiago Santos throwing strikes from guard but Sanitario blocks nicely. #T1#
Thiago Santos is in close to Sanitario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanitario trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Thiago Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thiago Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sanitario.#SUB#
Thiago 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.
Sanitario looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thiago Santos is one step ahead there.
Sanitario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thiago Santos.
Sanitario doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thiago Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanitario's head.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thiago Santos throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Sanitario wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanitario trying to control the position.
Sanitario might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thiago Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanitario throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thiago Santos goes for a double leg but Sanitario avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sanitario continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Thiago Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Thiago Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanitario tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanitario has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thiago Santos after a bit of a struggle. #T3##TD#
Thiago Santos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thiago Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Sanitario's brow.
Thiago Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
Thiago Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanitario's head.
Thiago Santos throwing strikes from guard but Sanitario blocks nicely.
Sanitario throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Sanitario trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanitario throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thiago Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moses Thiago Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thiago Santos preventing the sweep.
Sanitario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago Santos is working Sanitario over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanitario throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Thiago Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanitario lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanitario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thiago Santos wants to stand and escape but Sanitario is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thiago Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanitario throws a strike but Thiago Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Thiago Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thiago Santos 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Thiago Santos!
The defeated Barnabus Sanitario had this to say: 'Forever uncleeeeean'. |
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