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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago comes to the cage accompanied by Asesinos - Los Crudos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
25 - 6 - 1 |
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192 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enrico Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Genetia's waist but Genetia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
Santiago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santiago there as he acknowledges the shot.
Genetia connects with a leg kick. Santiago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Genetia as he jumps to the side.
Genetia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Genetia misses with a head kick.
Genetia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Genetia lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Santiago misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genetia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Santiago missing with a left hand there. Genetia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Genetia throws a right and a left that Santiago avoids nicely.
Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Genetia counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santiago counters with a straight right hand.
Santiago throws a lazy right hand but Genetia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santiago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Genetia tries a head kick but it misses.
Enrico Genetia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Genetia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Genetia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Genetia.
Genetia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. Genetia moves away and avoids it.
Genetia looks to land a combination. Santiago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Antonio Santiago has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genetia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Genetia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Genetia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago shoots for a takedown but Genetia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Genetia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Genetia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Genetia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Genetia as he jumps to the side.
Genetia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Genetia.
Genetia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Genetia enables Santiago to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Genetia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Genetia wants to stand up but Santiago is controlling him.
Santiago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia wants to stand up but Santiago is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genetia keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Genetia wants to stand and escape but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Genetia trying to keep a closed guard but Santiago is proving a slippery customer.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Genetia keeps moving.
Santiago stops Genetia from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Genetia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santiago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santiago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Genetia.
Santiago throws a lazy right hand but Genetia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Genetia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Genetia throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Genetia's waist but Genetia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
Santiago slips a jab from Genetia.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Genetia.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Genetia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Santiago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Genetia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Genetia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Genetia clobbers Santiago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Genetia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Enrico Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genetia lunges at Santiago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santiago's hand.
Genetia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Genetia counter with a right hand.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Genetia tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Genetia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genetia lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Antonio Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genetia closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Genetia.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Genetia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Genetia stalls.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Genetia controls the action.
A short right from Genetia.
Santiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genetia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santiago or not.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genetia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Genetia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Genetia.
Genetia throws a punch but it's blocked by Santiago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Genetia.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Genetia scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Genetia effectively controlling the action here.
Genetia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santiago or not.
Genetia effectively controlling the action here.
Genetia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago has Genetia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Santiago pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Genetia tumbling to the mat - Santiago dives into Genetia's guard.
Genetia wants to sweep here but Santiago controlling him for the moment.
Santiago is standing up over Genetia. Genetia looks to escape but Santiago dives into side control.
Genetia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santiago's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Genetia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Genetia is adopting a defensive guard.
Genetia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Genetia has his feet on Santiago's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Santiago throws a poor cross that misses
letting Genetia counter with a right hand.
Genetia connects with a solid leg kick.
Santiago blocks a jab.
Genetia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia connects with an inside leg kick.
Santiago throws a head kick but Genetia moves out of range.
Santiago throws a nice looking combination but Genetia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Genetia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santiago takes a step back to recover.
Genetia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago with a jab.
Genetia connects with a body shot.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genetia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from Genetia.
Genetia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Santiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Genetia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Santiago's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Genetia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Santiago connects with a crisp jab.
Santiago blocks a head kick by Genetia.
A big right from Santiago misses.
Santiago throws an off balance right hand
letting Genetia counter with a right hand.
Genetia lands a nice shot to the body.
Santiago misses with an uppercut
and Genetia counters with a good low kick that Santiago was not able to check.
Genetia tries a head kick but it misses.
Enrico Genetia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Genetia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santiago momentarily.
Genetia connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. Genetia moves away and avoids it.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago misses with a takedown
and Genetia counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia catches Santiago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Genetia as he jumps to the side.
Genetia thuds his shin into the meat of Santiago's side.
Genetia throws a series of strikes that have Santiago backpedaling.
A thudding body kick lands there by Genetia!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Genetia lands with a nice body punch.
Genetia works the jab nicely.
Genetia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santiago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Genetia lands a big head kick that sends Santiago tumbling to the mat! Genetia takes a step backwards and waves Santiago back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Santiago is rocked!
Genetia cracks Santiago with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Santiago tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Genetia pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Santiago is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Genetia!
Enrico Genetia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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