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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Santiago has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LePew.
Santiago throws a hook but LePew avoids it easily.
Santiago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LePew on the side of the head.
LePew misses with a takedown
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LePew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LePew is defended easily by Santiago.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew moves away from the strike by Santiago.
Nice uppercut lands for Santiago. That snapped LePew's head back.
Santiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LePew avoids the body shot from Santiago.
LePew tries to clinch
and Santiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a jab when LePew was well out of range.
LePew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LePew somewhat.
Santiago throws a hook but LePew blocks it.
LePew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LePew.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LePew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but LePew slips the punch.
LePew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LePew.
Dante Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LePew was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiago.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Santiago dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LePew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LePew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santiago misses the jab.
LePew is looking to clinch but Santiago is avoiding it.
LePew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santiago, as that shot connected.
LePew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santiago finds it's way round the side to connect with LePew's head.
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.
Pepe LePew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LePew is defended easily by Santiago.
Santiago throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pepe LePew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago jabs at LePew's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Santiago throws a jab when LePew was well out of range.
Santiago lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew closes the distance and clinches up with Santiago, looking for a takedown. LePew pushes Santiago against the cage but Santiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LePew throws a solid leg kick but Santiago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LePew.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LePew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LePew misses with a takedown attempt - Santiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LePew shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santiago lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santiago. LePew does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santiago lands a nice looking body shot.
LePew feints and as Santiago raises his hands in defense, LePew changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santiago wants to stand up but LePew is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LePew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santiago wants to sweep here but LePew controlling him for the moment.
Santiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LePew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LePew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LePew is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
LePew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LePew trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
LePew looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santiago swings for the body but LePew moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Santiago.
Santiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePew manages to avoid it.
LePew takes one on the button.
LePew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LePew fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Santiago to the ground. LePew is now in Santiago's guard.
LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LePew 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.
LePew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santiago's guard.
LePew moves nicely into side control.
LePew is trying to ground and pound but Santiago uses the momentary lack of control by LePew to regain half guard.
LePew tries to pass to full mount but Santiago defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to work for an arm triangle but Santiago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LePew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santiago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LePew.
LePew is trying to control the action in half guard but Santiago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe LePew clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santiago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LePew shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LePew.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
LePew shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LePew moves away.
Santiago tries to bum rush LePew with a series of wild strikes but LePew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago tests LePew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LePew shoots in looking for a takedown but Santiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LePew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LePew was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiago.
LePew with a poor takedown
and Santiago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LePew thinking.
Santiago throws a body punch but LePew moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.
LePew needs to keep his hands up - Santiago had a free shot at his head there.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LePew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses the shot to the body.
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from LePew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago throws a body punch but LePew moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LePew.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
LePew walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LePew avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Dante Santiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LePew.
LePew tries to clinch up but Santiago circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Santiago dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
LePew fails with the takedown
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santiago scores with a body shot.
LePew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santiago's waist but Santiago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LePew off to one side.
LePew fails with the takedown
and Santiago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santiago.
LePew is rocked!
LePew is looking to land body kicks.
LePew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LePew somewhat.
LePew fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago drops LePew with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but LePew looks back up at him and smiles so Santiago waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh LePew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LePew is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Santiago moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Santiago! Dante Santiago retains his lightweight title!
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