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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Del Torro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Riding All Night And Day. Marco Del Torro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, George Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Del Torro!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Torro tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos is looking to clinch but Del Torro is avoiding it.
Del Torro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Del Torro fails with a takedown attempt.
George Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Del Torro.
Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
so Del Torro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Del Torro cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Del Torro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Del Torro trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos is trying to keep Del Torro in close.
Del Torro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos has his foot on Del Torro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Torro works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Torro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Del Torro is controlling him.
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Torro controls the pace.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Del Torro from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Del Torro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Del Torro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Torro throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santos prevents Del Torro from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
Del Torro wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Torro is looking to stand up but Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Santos wants to control from the top but Del Torro keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because George Santos just wasn't active enough.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Torro is just out of range.
Marco Del Torro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Torro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Del Torro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Del Torro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Del Torro looks winded!
Del Torro takes an elbow to the temple.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
Del Torro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos tries to clinch but Del Torro moves out of range.
George Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Torro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Torro swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Torro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Del Torro counters with a three punch combo that has Santos backing up. Santos nods at Del Torro to acknowledge the strikes.
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Del Torro, pushing him back against the cage.
Del Torro tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos stalling against the cage.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Del Torro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Torro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos rushes Del Torro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Del Torro goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
Del Torro wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Del Torro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
George Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Del Torro.
Santos is stalling here.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Del Torro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Del Torro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santos is defending well.
Del Torro is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Santos.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Santos.
Santos lands a knee to the body.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the temple.
Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Del Torro managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santos obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Del Torro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Del Torro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Del Torro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos rushes Del Torro and presses him up against the cage.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Torro's defenses.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Torro's defenses.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Torro's defenses.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Del Torro shrugs off.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Santos.
Del Torro goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santos clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Del Torro shrugs off.
Santos has Del Torro pushed against the cage.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Torro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Del Torro shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos clinches.
Del Torro has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santos avoiding damage as Del Torro throws knees to the body.
Del Torro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Del Torro tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Santos.
Del Torro tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
George Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Del Torro.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Del Torro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Santos slows down the pace here.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Del Torro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands a knee to the body.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Del Torro shrugs off.
Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
George Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Santos.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
Del Torro wants a takedown.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Santos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos lands a nice elbow.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro letting Santos take a breather here.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santos.
Del Torro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Santos lands a damaging elbow.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Marco Del Torro has been cut.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Santos.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Del Torro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the temple.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Santos.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
Del Torro takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Del Torro is rocked!
Nice elbow from Santos.
Del Torro is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Torro's defenses.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Torro's defenses.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoiding damage.
Del Torro seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Del Torro in his tracks for a moment.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Torro can do to turn this around?
Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Del Torro won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos is pushing Del Torro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Santos.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Torro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Santos!
In his post fight interview, George Santos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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pop
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