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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Tripp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tripp comes into the arena with Bad Company - The Nine blaring out of the sound system. Santiago has chosen Kanye West - Stronger as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Evander Tripp has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Evander Tripp seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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260 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evander Tripp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tripp with a jab.
Santiago moves into the clinch successfully.
Santiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santiago is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tripp is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Santiago to the mat. Santiago regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tripp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santiago doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago wants to sweep here but Tripp controlling him for the moment.
Santiago keeping full guard, as Tripp tries to pass.
Tripp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tripp sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tripp trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tripp trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tripp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tripp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tripp postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tripp misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago misses the shot to the body.
Tripp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tripp.
Tripp has hold of one of Santiago's legs. Santiago is fighting the takedown attempt but Tripp gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripp is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.
Tripp throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tripp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tripp is one step ahead there.
Santiago controlling the position.
Tripp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tripp looking to sit in guard and control but Santiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santiago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tripp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tripp managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Santiago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santiago drops back looking for a leg! Tripp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tripp manages to kick Santiago off! Santiago jumps back into Tripp's guard.
Tripp 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.
Tripp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tripp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Tripp is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Tripp is keeping the position.
Tripp trying to keep a closed guard but Santiago is proving a slippery customer.
Tripp has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santiago is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tripp.
Tripp is looking to regain half guard here but Santiago keeps moving and retains side control.
Tripp is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago moves into full mount!
Santiago raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Tripp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Santiago. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Tripp.
Tripp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santiago.
Tripp tries to clinch but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Tripp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Tripp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tripp throws a poor cross that misses
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santiago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tripp is trying to defend but Santiago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripp moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Tripp looking to control.
Santiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tripp 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.
Santiago lands a couple of elbows.
Tripp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santiago is one step ahead there.
Tripp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tripp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santiago's guard.
Santiago is trying to control the position but Tripp postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripp stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.
Tripp looking to pass the guard.
Tripp throws a big right hand that misses.
Tripp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tripp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tripp wants to pass the guard but Santiago is keeping the position.
Santiago wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripp throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp throwing strikes but missing.
Tripp throws a strike but Santiago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santiago throws a strike but Tripp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripp sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tripp lands a couple of digs.
Santiago manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tripp taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripp is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tripp gets back to half guard.
Tripp moves into full guard.
Tripp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Evander Tripp will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tripp throws out a loose jab but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tripp.
A telegraphed right hand from Tripp misses the target.
Santiago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tripp finds it's way round the side to connect with Santiago's head.
Tripp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santiago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tripp is putting a hurting on Santiago here, landing some big shots from side control.
Santiago struggling a bit here.
Santiago is not content to let Tripp control the position.
Evander Tripp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santiago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tripp off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripp turns into Santiago and is now in his guard.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Tripp from controlling successfully.
Tripp throws a big elbow that misses.
Santiago controls Tripp momentarily but Tripp frees himself.
Tripp throws a big right hand that misses.
Tripp wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago 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.
Tripp landing some decent shots from guard.
Tripp won't allow Santiago to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to keep Tripp in close.
Tripp looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tripp throwing strikes but missing.
Tripp is looking to work some ground and pound but Santiago has wrist control.
Tripp connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago is pulling down on Tripp's head to control his posture.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Tripp from controlling successfully.
Tripp landing with the ground and pound.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
Tripp trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Evander Tripp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santiago pushes Tripp off and scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Tripp misses.
Santiago lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tripp.
A head kick misses from Tripp.
Santiago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tripp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santiago being controlled here, momentarily.
Santiago uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bobby Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tripp throws an off balance right hand
and Santiago counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Tripp misses.
Santiago throws a lazy right hand but Tripp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Tripp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tripp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Tripp!
In his post fight interview, Evander Tripp started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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