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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Digital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digital has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Y'all Been Warned as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Digital!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Digital there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Colon misses with a shot to the body
and Digital counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Digital trying to control the position from guard on top but Colon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Digital's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Digital trying to control but Colon is working from the bottom.
Digital controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Colon has an active guard here but Digital has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colon wants to control but Digital is keeping busy.
Digital wants to work for an arm triangle but Colon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Colon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digital seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Colon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Digital postures up.
Digital distracts Colon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Digital sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Colon's guard.
Colon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Digital.
Digital wants to pass the guard but Colon is defending well.
Colon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colon.
Colon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Digital stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digital postures up.
Colon wants to sweep but no luck.
Digital throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Digital accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Digital trying to control but Colon is working 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!
Digital throwing strikes from guard but Colon blocks nicely.
Colon has his hands on Digital's head, controlling the position.
Colon wants to sweep here but Digital controlling him for the moment.
Digital passes Colon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digital is trying to control. Colon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Digital throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Digital has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Digital stalling.
Digital throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Digital is thwarting Colon's attempts to control the position.
Digital seems to be working for a kimura but Colon defends the submission attempt.
Colon tries to get to full guard but Digital has control of the leg.
Colon trying to control but Digital postures up.
Digital is trying to work for a kimura but Colon is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digital wants to control but Colon is keeping him busy.
Colon is pressing down on Digital's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Digital trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colon looking to control.
Colon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Digital manages to get himself to full guard.
Colon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Digital lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Colon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Digital dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Colon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Digital throws a wild body kick that Colon sees coming a mile off.
Digital misses with a low kick.
Digital swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colon thuds his right hand into Digital's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Colon throws an overhand right that lands on Digital's shoulder, as Digital tries to avoid the shot.
Digital scores with a leg kick.
Colon misses with a series of wild punches.
Colon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Digital there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Digital slips a jab from Colon.
Colon lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digital has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Colon.
Digital blocks a low kick nicely.
Colon misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Colon.
Digital drops his hands momentarily and Colon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Colon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colon.
Colon throws a poor cross that misses
and Digital counters with a nice double leg into side control. Colon won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Colon is looking to control Digital's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Colon avoid being mounted?
Digital passes into side control, despite Colon's attempt to control the position.
Colon is looking for a sweep.
Digital trying to control the action but Colon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Digital.
Digital tries to advance to mount but can't.
Colon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Digital wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Digital trying to control the action but Colon is working from the bottom.
Colon is trying to get back to half guard.
Digital wants to control but Colon is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digital is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Colon tries to buck Digital off but Digital is having none of it.
Bobby Digital has got the better of the ground game so far.
Digital postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Colon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Digital's best efforts.
Colon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Digital.
Digital scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Colon is looking for a sweep. Digital is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Colon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Digital postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digital with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Colon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Digital is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Digital controlling from the top position.
Digital avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Digital is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Digital trying to control but Colon is working from the bottom.
Digital is looking to advance position but Colon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Digital will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Colon walks into a left hand.
Santiago Colon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colon throws a body punch but Digital moves out of range.
Digital uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colon.
A low kick from Colon misses
and Digital counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Digital.
Digital is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colon prevents Digital from improving position.
Colon is trying to control Digital's posture but Digital avoids it.
Digital throws an elbow but Colon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Colon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Digital's best efforts.
Colon trying to control from the bottom.
Colon works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon is trying to control the position but Digital postures up.
Digital wants to pass the guard but Colon is keeping the position.
Colon 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.
Digital trying to control the position from guard on top but Colon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Digital slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Digital pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colon is keeping the position for now.
Colon trying to keep a closed guard but Digital is proving a slippery customer.
Colon keeping moving, preventing Digital from controlling successfully.
Bobby Digital is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bobby Digital wasn't active enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from Colon.
Colon throws a big shot that misses.
Colon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Digital moves away.
Digital with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Colon tries to land a body kick
and Digital counters with a single leg into guard. Colon didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colon looking to control.
Colon working a defensive guard but Digital passes into half guard.
Colon is staying active underneath Digital, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colon is looking for a sweep. Digital is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Digital keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Colon is trying to control but Digital manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Colon is working hard here to advance position.
Colon wants to hold on but Digital pushes him away.
Digital wants to control the pace but Colon is squirming around nicely.
Digital tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Digital looking to control but Colon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Digital tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Digital trying to control but Colon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bobby Digital hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Digital takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Colon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Digital lands a nice looking body kick.
Colon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Colon throws a head kick that misses.
Colon cracks the inside of Digital's front leg.
Santiago Colon is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Digital.
Colon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Colon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Colon drops his hands momentarily and Digital takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colon.
Digital lands with a shot to the body.
Colon misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Digital comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Digital winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Digital!
Bobby Digital decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Santiago Colon spoke after the fight, saying 'Ethan beats me down yet again O_O'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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