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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Faded Ganja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Faded Ganja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganja swinging wildly here.
Santiago clinches up with Ganja and pushes him back against the ropes.
Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santiago keeps control of Ganja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
Santiago told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ganja managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago has Ganja pressed against the ropes, preventing Ganja from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ganja looking to stall.
Santiago crunches a lovely knee into Ganja's ribcage.
Ganja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santiago working Ganja over with knees to the body.
Santiago working Ganja over with knees to the body.
Ganja is breathing heavily.
Santiago landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santiago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago lands a knee to the head.
Santiago working Ganja over with knees to the body.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago landing knees to the body.
Santiago lands an elbow inside that Ganja shrugs off.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ganja's defenses.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ganja's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santiago lands an elbow just above Ganja 's eye.
Ganja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
Santiago lands an elbow inside.
Santiago has Ganja pressed against the ropes, preventing Ganja from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santiago scores with a knee to the head.
Ganja tries to stall but Santiago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Santiago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
Ganja wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganja is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.
Santiago working Ganja over with knees to the body.
Santiago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Santiago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
Santiago lands an elbow inside.
Santiago landing knees to the head.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
Santiago lands an elbow that stopped Ganja in his tracks for a moment.
Ganja can't break the clinch.
Santiago lands an elbow just above Ganja 's eye.
Santiago working Ganja over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago lands a good knee to the midsection. Ganja won't want to take too many of those.
Santiago scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago landing knees to the body.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santiago lands an elbow just above Ganja 's eye.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ganja lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Santiago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ganja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santiago wants to clinch up but Ganja keeps it at a distance.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Ganja has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Ganja pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Ganja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santiago doesn't seem phased though.
Santiago closes the distance and pushes Ganja back into the ropes.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Ganja is trying to force a seperation but Santiago has the dominant position.
Ganja managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ganja dodges an elbow strike from Santiago.
Santiago lands an elbow inside.
Santiago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago lands a nice elbow.
Santiago misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
Santiago lands a good knee to the midsection. Ganja won't want to take too many of those.
Santiago lands a knee to the head.
Santiago trying to land knees to the body.
Ganja working hard to break the clinch.
Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ganja's defenses.
Santiago lands a damaging elbow.
Ganja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Ganja tries to break free but Santiago pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santiago lands a good knee to the midsection. Ganja won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Santiago.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ganja takes an elbow to the temple.
Santiago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santiago landing knees to the head.
Santiago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ganja in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ganja takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands an elbow inside that Ganja shrugs off.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ganja's defenses.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santiago lands an elbow just above Ganja 's eye.
Santiago lands an elbow that stopped Ganja in his tracks for a moment.
Ganja takes an elbow to the temple.
Santiago lands a good knee to the midsection. Ganja won't want to take too many of those.
Santiago working Ganja over with knees to the body.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santiago lands a damaging elbow.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganja takes an elbow to the temple.
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ganja takes an elbow to the temple.
Santiago landing knees to the body.
Santiago working Ganja over with knees to the body.
Ganja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Santiago working Ganja over with knees to the body.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Ganja takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ganja takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ganja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ganja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ganja swats away the attempt to clinch by Santiago.
Ganja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santiago.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Ganja pushes him off.
Santiago is looking to clinch but Ganja is avoiding it.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Ganja pushes him off.
Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago clinches up against the ropes.
Pedro Santiago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ganja's defenses.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
Santiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganja is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
Ganja tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
Santiago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago landing knees to the body.
Santiago lands an elbow inside that Ganja shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago scores a nice knee to the body.
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 lands a good knee to the midsection. Ganja won't want to take too many of those.
Santiago lands a good knee to the midsection. Ganja won't want to take too many of those.
Santiago working Ganja over with knees to the body.
Ganja avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands a good knee to the midsection. Ganja won't want to take too many of those.
Santiago landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ganja's defenses.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Santiago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ganja lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santiago obliges.
Santiago lands an elbow just above Ganja 's eye.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santiago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
Santiago lands an elbow inside.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ganja's defenses.
Santiago lands an elbow inside that Ganja shrugs off.
Santiago lands an elbow inside that Ganja shrugs off.
Ganja takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santiago lands an elbow just above Ganja 's eye.
Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santiago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ganja.
Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santiago lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ganja takes an elbow to the temple.
Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ganja's face.
Santiago lands an elbow just above Ganja 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santiago lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
Santiago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ganja in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santiago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Santiago!
An out of breath Pedro Santiago thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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