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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and valdirmor kiklov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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170 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Santiago !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, valdirmor kiklov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago throws a right hand that kiklov ducks under and follows up with a left that kiklov also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santiago looks to score with a jab to the body but kiklov is just out of range.
Santiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but kiklov manages to avoid it.
kiklov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - kiklov lands in his opponent's guard.
kiklov 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.
Santiago trying to control the position.
Santiago being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
kiklov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kiklov wants to free his trapped foot but Santiago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.
kiklov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
valdirmor kiklov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Santiago misses with an uppercut. kiklov saw that one coming.
Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by kiklov.
Santiago throws a series of punches but kiklov avoids them all with ease.
kiklov feints and as Santiago raises his hands in defense, kiklov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
kiklov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kiklov looking to pass the guard.
kiklov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santiago trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with kiklov in particular looking to stall.
Santiago wants to control but kiklov is keeping busy.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
kiklov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
kiklov shoots in and bounces Santiago off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
kiklov advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kiklov controls the position.
kiklov trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
kiklov slows the pace down.
Let's hope that kiklov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
I looks like kiklov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
kiklov trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. valdirmor kiklov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
kiklov shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
kiklov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
kiklov happy to just control the position for now.
kiklov trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago struggling a bit here.
Santiago is trying to escape the position but kiklov is controlling the position.
kiklov is looking to take a break and control but Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
valdirmor kiklov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
kiklov dives in and grabs Santiago 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on kiklov's head and hops out.
Santiago misses with the combination.
Santiago sizes up kiklov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Santiago misses.
kiklov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kiklov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santiago throws a looping overhand right but kiklov ducks down to avoid it.
kiklov shoots in and gets a takedown into Santiago 's guard.
Santiago keeping full guard, as kiklov tries to pass.
kiklov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kiklov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kiklov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. valdirmor kiklov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
kiklov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santiago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
kiklov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
kiklov forces his way into half guard.
kiklov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kiklov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santiago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santiago is looking for a sweep. kiklov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
kiklov prevents Santiago from standing back up.
kiklov controlling the action here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. valdirmor kiklov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
kiklov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
kiklov wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
kiklov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing kiklov from controlling successfully.
valdirmor kiklov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
kiklov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
kiklov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santiago is looking to improve his position but kiklov isn't that keen on the idea.
kiklov content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kiklov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. valdirmor kiklov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Santiago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
valdirmor kiklov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Santiago scores with a shot to the body.
kiklov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
kiklov is looking to take a break and control but Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santiago is looking to improve his position.
kiklov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santiago !
kiklov content just to control the position here.
valdirmor kiklov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santiago sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
kiklov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Santiago 's thigh. Santiago counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
kiklov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kiklov stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago .
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
kiklov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
kiklov wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
valdirmor kiklov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Santiago missing with a left hand there. kiklov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
kiklov shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santiago swings for the body but kiklov moves out of range.
kiklov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santiago sprawls well initially but kiklov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
kiklov trying to mount his opponent but Santiago defends it.
kiklov is looking to stall here but Santiago recovers full guard.
kiklov looking to pass the guard.
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
kiklov wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. kiklov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. kiklov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
kiklov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. valdirmor kiklov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
kiklov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
kiklov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kiklov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
kiklov looking to control but Santiago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
kiklov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jorge Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
kiklov controlling from mount.
valdirmor kiklov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santiago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santiago tries to get out of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
valdirmor kiklov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got kiklov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... valdirmor kiklov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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