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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexusso Bolir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexusso Bolir was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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204 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Osvaldo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexusso Bolir!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Bolir shows good takedown defense.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santos.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolir circles away.
Bolir misses with a leg kick.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bolir tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Bolir decides to pull guard.
Bolir keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Bolir lands an upkick as Santos stands over him.
Bolir is pulling down on Santos's head to control his posture.
Bolir trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolir is looking to stand up but Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Santos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Santos wants to control from the top but Bolir keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bolir darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Bolir into the cage.
Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolir after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvaldo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolir has Santos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bolir pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Santos tumbling to the mat - Bolir dives into Santos's guard.
Bolir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolir manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolir can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolir tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Santos tries to control but Bolir wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos stands up from mount. Strange move.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolir shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Bolir looks winded!
No luck for Bolir with that takedown attempt.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos throws a combination. Bolir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Alexusso Bolir has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Bolir. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santos 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.
Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bolir!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos looking to control but Bolir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexusso Bolir's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Bolir gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
Bolir decides to pull guard.
Bolir is working an open guard so Santos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolir circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bolir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bolir.
Bolir is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvaldo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Bolir turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos letting Bolir take a breather here.
Bolir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolir breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos is looking to land body kicks.
Bolir closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Bolir pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bolir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bolir is breathing heavily.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bolir swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Bolir.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos throws out a leg kick but Bolir moves out of range and Santos only half commits.
Bolir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Bolir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Bolir connects with a looping right hand.
Bolir shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Bolir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Bolir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Bolir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is pulling down on Bolir's head. It's preventing any offense from Bolir, at least for the moment.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolir.
Santos is trying to control the position but Bolir postures up.
Bolir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Osvaldo Santos just wasn't active enough.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolir.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexusso Bolir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Santos misses with a kick to the body.
Osvaldo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolir closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolir manages to get himself to full guard.
Santos advances to half guard.
Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Bolir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Santos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Santos throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bolir has his hands clasped together but Santos breaks the hold and Bolir is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osvaldo Santos!
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energy
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hype
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