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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ISLAND FIGHTS 2
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reis. #CL#
Hall darts in and clinches Reis up against the cage.
Reis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall stalling against the cage.
Hall tries to circle away but Reis has him pinned against the cage.
Reis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hall breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reis's efforts to push away.
Reis tries to break the clinch but Hall is controlling the position. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Reis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reis is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Hall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reis's efforts to push away.
Hall is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hall is trying to push Reis away but Reis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Robert Hall has been cut.
Reis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
Reis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reis scores with a one two! Hall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Reis throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Reis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reis.
Reis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Hall looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU2#
Reis stands up from half guard.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Hall clinches.
Reis has Hall pressed against the cage, preventing Hall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robert Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Reis.
Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reis after a bit of a struggle.
Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Reis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reis!
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Reis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Reis breaks the clinch.
Reis looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reis as he avoids it easily.
Hall is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reis somewhat.
Reis throws a right and a left that Hall avoids nicely.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reis throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Reis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reis counters with a two punch combo.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Reis moves into the clinch.
Hall has Reis pressed against the cage, preventing Reis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Reis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reis dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall swinging wildly here.
Robert Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis throws a right and a left that Hall avoids nicely.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reis tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reis to the ground. Reis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hall throws a combination that misses
and Reis counters with a series of strikes. Hall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reis sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
Hall ducks into an uppercut from Reis and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Reis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banks circles away.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Banks shakes him off and moves away.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Banks has managed to clinch.
Banks jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos taking a breather. #TD#
Banks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banks really is a fat lump.
Santos is fighting to break Banks's control of his arms but Banks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banks throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##ES#
Banks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Santos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santos wants to stall.
Santos pushes Banks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banks.
Santos is trying to break free.#T2#
Banks is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Santos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santos gets underhooks to prevent Banks's takedown attempt.
Banks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banks prevents it.
#T3##BC#
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Santos.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
As Banks backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Banks manages to avoid it all.
Banks is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Banks is trying to defend but Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Banks makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Santos forces Banks back against the cage and clinches.
Banks jumps guard but Santos stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Banks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Freddy Banks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Santos lands a two punch combo.
Santos stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Santos manages to circle out of the way.
Santos shoots for a takedown but Banks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joao Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos is breathing heavily.#T1#
Santos throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Banks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banks somewhat.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos throws a counter combo.
Santos tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Banks clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santos's efforts to push away.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Banks.
#TD#
Banks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banks has a closed guard, preventing Santos from standing up.
Santos trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Banks has Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Santos wants to get up but he can't break Banks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Banks is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Joao Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##CL#
Banks clinches.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santos to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos, which made it look bad.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joao Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Banks tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos working aggressively here.
Banks is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Banks tries to pull guard but Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Banks pulls guard. #SUB#
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banks is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Santos keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Banks is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks is stalling in the full guard.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos wants to stand up but Banks is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Banks drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Banks off! Banks jumps back into Santos's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banks sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Banks has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Santos is on him like a limpet, forcing Banks back against the cage.
Banks working hard to break the clinch.
Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Banks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Banks pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T4#
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banks is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos wants to stand but Banks is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banks 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Freddy Banks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Costa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lorenzi's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Costa throws an elbow that misses. Lorenzi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costa's guard. Nice move by Lorenzi!#REVR##ES2#
Costa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lorenzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lorenzi circles away.#TD2#
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Lorenzi kicks Costa off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lorenzi is trying to control but can't.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lorenzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Lorenzi trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.
Lorenzi tries to get to full guard but Costa has control of the leg.
Costa wants to free his trapped foot but Lorenzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Costa wants to control but Lorenzi is keeping him busy.
Costa wants to stand but Lorenzi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lorenzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU2#
Costa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lorenzi, up you get!
Lorenzi tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Lorenzi throws a hook to the side of Costa's head but Costa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Costa throws a low kick, looking for Lorenzi's leg but Lorenzi calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Lorenzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Lorenzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lorenzi!
Costa takes a little break here. Lorenzi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU2#
Costa decides to stand back up. Costa steps back and let's Lorenzi get back to his feet.
Paulo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Costa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lorenzi's half guard.
Lorenzi is breathing heavily.
Costa wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lorenzi uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Costa looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Lorenzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Costa gets to his feet. Lorenzi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #KD2#
Costa lands a left and a right that sends Lorenzi crashing to the canvas! Costa dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Lorenzi is rocked!
Costa throws a sloppy strike and Lorenzi uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Lorenzi has ended up in Costa's guard.
Oh Lorenzi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costa wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa is adopting a defensive guard.
Lorenzi seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Lorenzi looking to sit in guard and control but Costa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Costa stands and steps away. Lorenzi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Costa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costa is looking for the big counter here.
Costa defending well as Lorenzi loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lorenzi. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lorenzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.#TD2#
Costa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lorenzi sprawls well initially but Costa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lorenzi is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa tries to stand and escape but Lorenzi is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Costa. #SU2#
Costa decides to stand back up. Costa steps back and let's Lorenzi get back to his feet.
Lorenzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lorenzi shoots in for a double leg but Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costa with the counter takedown but Lorenzi avoids it easily.#TD2#
Costa gets a double leg takedown into Lorenzi's guard.#ES#
Lorenzi has his feet on Costa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Lorenzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lorenzi throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Costa clinches up with Lorenzi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Lorenzi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lorenzi is proving hard to escape from.
Paulo Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Costa is looking to work some ground and pound but Lorenzi has wrist control.
Costa cracks Lorenzi with a solid left hand.
Costa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costa trying to control but Lorenzi is working from the bottom.
Costa postures up in Lorenzi's guard and throws a big left but Lorenzi blocks it. #SUB#
Costa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Lorenzi's closed guard. He's half up but Lorenzi has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Lorenzi pivots and extends the arm, Costa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Lorenzi! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Federico Lorenzi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Santos slips a straight right by Davidson.
Davidson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davidson wants it to stay on the feet.
Davidson throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Davidson misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Davidson swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Davidson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Davidson.
#TD2#
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santos won't allow Davidson to get back to his feet.
Santos wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Davidson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davidson manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Davidson's guard.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidson has wrist control.#T1#
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Davidson kicks Santos off and gets to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santos.
Santos lands with a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Davidson. No joy for Santos on that attempt. #CL2#
Davidson tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davidson can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Davidson as Santos shoots in.
Luke Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.#CL2#
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Santos breaks from the clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davidson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Davidson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davidson misses with a two punch combination.
Davidson throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davidson throws a combination. Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Santos misses with the combination.
Santos tries for a takedown but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davidson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3##CL2#
Davidson tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Davidson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santos keeps control of Davidson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davidson tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Davidson has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davidson's waist but Davidson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Davidson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santos. Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Davidson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davidson leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Davidson misses its intended target.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Davidson gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos slips under a jab.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson as he avoids it easily.
Davidson swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Davidson throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Davidson throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davidson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davidson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Davidson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Davidson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Davidson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson as he avoids it easily.
Davidson throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Santos clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Davidson throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davidson circles away.
Luke Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
Davidson swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Davidson misses with a combination
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Davidson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davidson's efforts to push away.#T1##TD2#
Santos gets control of Davidson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Davidson wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Davidson stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Luke Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Davidson circles away.
Davidson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Santos rushes Davidson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davidson is defending well.
Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davidson misses with a looping left.
Davidson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Davidson takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
Davidson just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davidson misses with a series of wild punches.
Davidson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Davidson.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos staying out of range there.
Davidson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
Davidson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.#CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos looking for a takedown.
Davidson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Santos drags the fight down to the ground.
Santos trying to control the position here.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Davidson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Davidson dominated that second round.
That's time! Davidson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Davidson shows good takedown defense.
Santos tries for a takedown but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luke Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Luke Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Davidson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luke Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
Davidson throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Santos throws a counter combo.
Davidson throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Davidson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidson.
Davidson throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Davidson misses.
Santos digs a good hook to Davidson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a combination. Davidson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Davidson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Santos clinches up against the cage.
Davidson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos moves away from the strike by Davidson. #CL2#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Davidson swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos cracks Davidson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davidson but Davidson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Santos throws a head kick that Davidson semi-blocks.
#T2#
Davidson throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
A nice side step and Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Santos has Davidson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davidson throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santos. #ES#
Davidson throws Santos to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Davidson's guard.#ES#
Davidson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Santos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Santos pulls guard. #T3##SU#
Davidson stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davidson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davidson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Davidson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Davidson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Luke Davidson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Joao Santos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davidson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Davidson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4##CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davidson catches Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davidson slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Davidson looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.#TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Davidson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Joao Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Davidson.
Luke Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davidson.
Davidson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Davidson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davidson, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Davidson!
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