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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruy Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butcher comes to the cage accompanied by I Put a Spell On You. Santos has chosen "Township Rebellion", RAGE as his entrance music. Ruy Santos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 cm
26
143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Butcher! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ruy Santos! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos. Santos throws a right hand that Butcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Butcher also avoids with ease. Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Jim Butcher has been cut. Butcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it. Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butcher. Butcher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Butcher lands in his opponent's guard. Butcher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santos! Butcher is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santos off and has taken his back! 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! Butcher is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butcher gets his hands free as Santos looks to control. Butcher working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Butcher looking to break Santos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Santos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Butcher will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Butcher looking for the choke but no joy. Butcher working for a choke but Santos is defending well. Santos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Butcher.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Butcher is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Santos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Butcher gets his way!
Santos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Butcher gets his way!
Santos has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Butcher gets his hands free. Butcher looking for the choke from the back. Butcher looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Santos taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Butcher! Jim Butcher is the new lightweight champion! Our winner, Jim Butcher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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