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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ronald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senior Tres Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tres Santos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Killing in the name of - Rage Against the Machine. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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230 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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193 cm
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277 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Ronald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Senior Tres Santos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronald misses with a wild body shot.
Tres Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ronald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tres Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tres Santos slips a jab and a cross from Ronald.
Ronald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tres Santos.
Tres Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronald throws a jab when Tres Santos was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Ronald.
Tres Santos is looking to clinch.
Ronald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tres Santos.
Ronald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tres Santos misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tres Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tres Santos postures up.
Ronald pulls Tres Santos in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tres Santos looking to pass the guard.
Tres Santos is pushing down on Ronald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ronald is fighting to maintain full guard but Tres Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ronald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tres Santos.
Tres Santos controlling the action here.
Tres Santos prevents Ronald from improving his position.
Tres Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tres Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tres Santos thows a huge punch but Ronald dodges it nicely.
Ronald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tres Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tres Santos wants to pass to mount but Ronald is defending the position.
Tres Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tres Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tres Santos wants to pass the guard but Ronald is defending well.
Tres Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos drops an elbow to the side of Ronald's head.
Tres Santos trying to control the action but Ronald is working from the bottom.
Ronald is trying to stand.
Tres Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ronald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tres Santos lands a nice short elbow.
Ronald trying to hold on to Tres Santos's head to control him but Tres Santos postures up.
Tres Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tres Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tres Santos is working for a kimura but Ronald is defending it quite comfortably.
Tres Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ronald's head.
Tres Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Senior Tres Santos 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.
Ronald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ronald wants it to stay on the feet.
Ronald throws a right and a left that Tres Santos avoids nicely.
Tres Santos has managed to clinch.
Tres Santos blocks a body shot from Ronald.
Come on Tres Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tres Santos breaks from the clinch.
Tres Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Tres Santos avoids the head kick by Ronald.
Tres Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronald scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tres Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ronald.
Tres Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Tres Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tres Santos takes one to the side of the head.
Tres Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Tres Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Ronald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tres Santos connects with a leg kick. Ronald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tres Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Tres Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tres Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ronald throws a looping overhand right but Tres Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Ronald gets caught flat footed, as Tres Santos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tres Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Tres Santos throws and elbow that misses. Ronald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tres Santos's guard. Nice move by Ronald!
Tres Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ronald is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronald tries to stand but Tres Santos is controlling from the bottom.
Tres Santos is controlling Ronald's posture.
Tres Santos working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos pulls Ronald in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Senior Tres Santos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tres Santos avoids the head kick by Ronald.
Tres Santos is looking to slow Ronald down with leg kicks.
Ronald throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tres Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tres Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Tres Santos cracks Ronald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ronald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brad Ronald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronald misses with a straight right.
Ronald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tres Santos. Tres Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tres Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tres Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Ronald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tres Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Tres Santos breaks the clinch.
Tres Santos wants to clinch up but Ronald keeps it at a distance.
Tres Santos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ronald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tres Santos rushes Ronald and presses him up against the cage.
Ronald managing to block the knees to the body from Tres Santos.
Nice body punch from Tres Santos - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Tres Santos.
Tres Santos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ronald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tres Santos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ronald doesn't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tres Santos tightening his grip on Ronald, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Senior Tres Santos 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tres Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ronald misses with a right hand
and Tres Santos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tres Santos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ronald wants to get back to his feet.
Tres Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tres Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tres Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tres Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Ronald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tres Santos throwing shots but Ronald is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronald is trying to control but can't.
Tres Santos winds up and cracks Ronald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tres Santos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tres Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ronald taking shots to the head.
Tres Santos lands a big elbow.
Tres Santos raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Tres Santos breaks from Ronald's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tres Santos trying to control but Ronald is having none of it.
Ronald tries to lock up and control but Tres Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tres Santos with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tres Santos tries to control but Ronald wriggling away.
Tres Santos lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos landing strikes from the mount.
Tres Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ronald is looking to escape.
Tres Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tres Santos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos controlling from mount.
Tres Santos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Senior Tres Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronald tries to reverse the position but Tres Santos maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Tres Santos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tres Santos trying to control but Ronald is having none of it.
Tres Santos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Senior Tres Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tres Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Senior Tres Santos!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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