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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marius Budawalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Budawalski comes to the cage accompanied by Terminator Theme. Marius Budawalski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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188 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marius Budawalski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Budawalski.
A telegraphed right hand from Budawalski misses the target.
Budawalski throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Budawalski to the mat! Budawalski manages to get full guard.
Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Budawalski's head.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Budawalski is keeping the position.
Santos trying to control but Budawalski is working from the bottom.
Budawalski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Budawalski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos wants to control from the top but Budawalski keeps moving.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Budawalski blocks nicely.
Budawalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Budawalski working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to control from the top but Budawalski keeps moving.
Budawalski looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Santos connects with a couple of short punches.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Budawalski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Budawalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santos.
Santos trying to control but Budawalski is working from the bottom.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Budawalski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Budawalski working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Budawalski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Budawalski manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Budawalski's guard.
Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santos working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Budawalski blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Budawalski working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Budawalski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budawalski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Budawalski is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Budawalski is breathing heavily.
Budawalski has momentary wrist control but Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santos wants to control from the top but Budawalski keeps moving.
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.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Budawalski is keeping the position for now.
Santos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Budawalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Budawalski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Budawalski pushes his legs off easily.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Budawalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Budawalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Budawalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos is trying to keep Budawalski in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Budawalski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Budawalski, into his guard.
Budawalski working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Budawalski has momentary wrist control but Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Budawalski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Budawalski pinned against the cage. Budawalski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marius Budawalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Budawalski.
Santos blocks a jab.
Budawalski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Budawalski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Budawalski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Budawalski is retaining full guard.
Budawalski wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Budawalski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santos has picked Budawalski up and slammed him! Budawalski can't keep hold of the triangle and Santos manages to pass to side control!
Budawalski is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the action but Budawalski is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Budawalski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos decides to stand back up. Santos steps back and let's Budawalski get back to his feet.
Santos checks a low kick from Budawalski.
Budawalski misses with a double jab.
Budawalski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budawalski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Budawalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Budawalski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santos can pounce on him.
A jab from Budawalski misses.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Budawalski.
Marius Budawalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budawalski throws out the jab.
Budawalski swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Budawalski throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Budawalski looking for submissions off his back.
Santos trying to control the action but Budawalski is working from the bottom.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Budawalski is defending well.
Santos working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a kimura but Budawalski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Budawalski!
Budawalski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos lands a big shot there that rocks Budawalski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Santos breaks from Budawalski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Budawalski regains half guard.
Budawalski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Budawalski actively working from the bottom here.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Budawalski keeps working.
Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Budawalski manages to get to full guard.
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Budawalski is on top in guard.
Santos keeping full guard, as Budawalski tries to pass.
Budawalski 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.
Budawalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is trying to control the position but Budawalski postures up.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budawalski trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marius Budawalski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Budawalski digs a good hook to Santos's body.
Budawalski looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Budawalski misses with a body shot.
Budawalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Budawalski sprawls well.
Budawalski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Mike Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Budawalski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Budawalski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Budawalski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santos is defending well though. Budawalski let's go of the attempt for now.
Santos is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budawalski missing with strikes from the back.
Santos defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Budawalski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos gets to his feet - Budawalski follows without any prompting.
Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Santos scoring with punches and elbows.
Santos working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budawalski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos advances to mount.
Santos scoring with strikes but Budawalski is staying in there.
Budawalski tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Budawalski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Santos prevents Budawalski from getting the reversal.
Santos lands with some strikes.
Budawalski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Budawalski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budawalski is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Santos.
Budawalski is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Budawalski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Budawalski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Budawalski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Budawalski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budawalski looking for a triangle here. Santos is fighting it but it looks tight! Budawalski pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Santos is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marius Budawalski!
Marius Budawalski is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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