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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Santucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Douglas Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas Key comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Toe 2 Toe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Santucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Douglas Key!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santucho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Douglas Key to the mat! Douglas Key manages to get full guard.
Douglas Key is pulling down on Santucho's head. It's preventing any offense from Santucho, at least for the moment.
Santucho trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douglas Key controlling the position.
Douglas Key looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Douglas Key is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Douglas Key is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gabriel Douglas Key has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Santucho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglas Key throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas Key scores with a takedown into Santucho's guard.
Douglas Key loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Douglas Key postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Douglas Key postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santucho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santucho is trying to keep Douglas Key in close.
Santucho has momentary wrist control but Douglas Key slips an elbow through the middle.
Santucho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Douglas Key throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santucho looking for a sweep. Not yet Santucho, not yet.
Douglas Key missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Douglas Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas Key throwing strikes from guard but Santucho blocks nicely.
Santucho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Douglas Key manages to get himself to full guard.
Santucho trying to control but Douglas Key is working from the bottom.
Santucho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santucho trying to control but Douglas Key is working from the bottom.
Santucho looking to pass the guard.
Santucho preventing the sweep.
Douglas Key is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santucho throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas Key is trying to control the position but Santucho postures up.
Douglas Key tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santucho tries to free his leg and advance position but Douglas Key is retaining full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Douglas Key wasn't active enough on the ground.
Douglas Key looks to throw the jab but Santucho is out of range.
Douglas Key takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Douglas Key misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santucho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Douglas Key's waist but Douglas Key gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santucho off to one side.
Douglas Key blocks a leg kick.
Douglas Key checks a low kick from Santucho.
Santucho misses with a looping left.
Santucho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Santucho.
Douglas Key shoots in but Santucho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas Key fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santucho avoids it really well and circles away.
Pablo Santucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Douglas Key.
Douglas Key avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown by Douglas Key or perhaps it was just good defense by Santucho which made him look bad.
Douglas Key is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santucho's half guard.
Douglas Key throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Douglas Key trying to control the action but Santucho is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santucho is trying to stand back up but Douglas Key is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Douglas Key dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Douglas Key shoots in for a takedown but Santucho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santucho throws a leg kick but Douglas Key moved away.
Santucho throws a low kick, looking for Douglas Key's leg but Douglas Key calmly moves out of range.
Santucho scores with a spinning back kick!
Santucho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas Key sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglas Key checks a leg kick.
Santucho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Douglas Key on his heels. He'll look to pass Douglas Key's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Douglas Key is on top in guard.
Douglas Key throwing strikes from guard but Santucho blocks nicely.
Santucho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Douglas Key is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Douglas Key content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gabriel Douglas Key has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas Key working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglas Key has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Douglas Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Douglas Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Douglas Key content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Douglas Key working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglas Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santucho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santucho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Douglas Key working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Douglas Key is looking to work some ground and pound but Santucho has wrist control.
Santucho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santucho tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas Key postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Douglas Key scoring with punches to the head and body.
Douglas Key postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Douglas Key postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas Key is looking to work some ground and pound but Santucho has wrist control.
Douglas Key slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santucho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Douglas Key.
Douglas Key is chipping away with strikes.
Santucho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas Key wants to take a breather but Santucho is having none of it.
Santucho has hold of Douglas Key's hands but Douglas Key slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Santucho is trying to control but can't.
Santucho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Douglas Key's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Douglas Key's back!
Santucho struggling to land strikes to the head as Douglas Key covers up.
Douglas Key prevents Santucho from getting a body triangle.
Santucho keeps control of the position as Douglas Key tries to break free.
Santucho struggling to land strikes to the head as Douglas Key covers up.
Santucho doesn't have the hooks in and Douglas Key manages to turn into his guard.
Douglas Key throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas Key prevents Santucho from getting back to his feet.
Douglas Key with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas Key with a flurry of punches that miss.
Douglas Key stands up over Santucho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Douglas Key lands a couple of digs.
Douglas Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santucho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douglas Key.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Douglas Key postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Douglas Key working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglas Key landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Douglas Key showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Santucho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Douglas Key changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santucho tries to avoid it but Douglas Key manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santucho to the ground. Santucho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Douglas Key checks a leg kick.
Santucho walks into a straight right hand from Douglas Key.
Santucho throws a low kick but Douglas Key avoids it.
Douglas Key shoots in looking for a takedown. Santucho tries to sprawl out of it but Douglas Key keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santucho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Douglas Key is defended easily by Santucho.
Pablo Santucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Douglas Key.
Douglas Key shoots in for a takedown but Santucho shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Douglas Key.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Douglas Key.
Santucho gets back to half guard.
Douglas Key wants to pass the guard but Santucho is defending well.
Santucho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santucho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Douglas Key throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santucho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santucho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Douglas Key postures up in Santucho's guard and throws a big left but Santucho blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas Key preventing the sweep.
Douglas Key is looking to work some ground and pound but Santucho has wrist control.
Santucho wants to sweep but no luck.
Santucho is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglas Key is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Douglas Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Douglas Key sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santucho's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas Key not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Douglas Key lands a nice short elbow.
Santucho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santucho.
Douglas Key with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pablo Santucho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas Key postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Douglas Key stands up over Santucho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Douglas Key throws a big elbow that misses.
Santucho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Douglas Key throwing strikes but missing.
Santucho can't keep his opponent in guard - Douglas Key advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Douglas Key slips a nice elbow through Santucho's hands, connecting with Santucho's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas Key looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas Key throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Douglas Key thows a huge punch but Santucho dodges it nicely.
Douglas Key not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Douglas Key throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Douglas Key sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santucho defending well though.
Douglas Key missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Douglas Key thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas Key missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Douglas Key thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santucho's head.
Gabriel Douglas Key is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Douglas Key slips a nice elbow through Santucho's hands, connecting with Santucho's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Douglas Key comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Douglas Key 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Douglas Key!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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