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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Exlax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos has chosen No Church In The Wind as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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196 cm
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210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Exlax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exlax checks the leg kick nicely there.
Exlax blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Exlax tries to score with a low kick but Dos Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Dos Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dos Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Exlax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exlax lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Oscar Dos Santos has been cut.
Exlax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now.
Exlax has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Exlax has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dos Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Exlax works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Exlax has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Exlax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Santos wants to stall.
Exlax lands an elbow inside that Dos Santos shrugs off.
We've been hearing reports that Exlax has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exlax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Exlax.
Exlax landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Exlax is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dos Santos looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Exlax.
Exlax is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Exlax has hold of one of Dos Santos's legs. Dos Santos is fighting the takedown attempt but Exlax gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Exlax trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exlax looking to pass the guard.
Exlax is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Exlax pushing down on Dos Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Exlax is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Exlax trying to control but Dos Santos is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exlax looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Exlax prevents Dos Santos from getting the reversal.
Exlax wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exlax wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dos Santos is now in half guard.
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Exlax is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Exlax wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos prevents Exlax from improving his position.
Exlax regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dos Santos postures up.
Exlax keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Dos Santos passes Exlax's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exlax slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Exlax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Dos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos closes the distance and pushes Exlax back into the cage.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Exlax avoids it.
Dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Exlax blocks it with crossed arms.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Exlax has control.
A nice left hand lands by Dos Santos.
Exlax is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dos Santos can't fight it off and eventually Exlax manages to take the fight to the floor. Dos Santos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Exlax slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Exlax trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exlax looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Exlax.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Exlax manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has Exlax in his guard.
Exlax wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exlax postures up.
Dos 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.
Exlax trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exlax being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Exlax trying to move into half guard but instead Dos Santos has managed to sweep!
Exlax looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Exlax looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dos Santos is fighting to break Exlax's control of his arms but Exlax is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exlax has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Exlax's legs - danger averted.
Exlax working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Exlax looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dos Santos!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Exlax drags him back down.
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 Richard Exlax will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Dos Santos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Exlax swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Exlax looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exlax. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oscar Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Exlax clinches.
Exlax jumps guard and drags Dos Santos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Exlax working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exlax keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Exlax looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dos Santos passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exlax gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Exlax sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dos Santos is trying to control. Exlax wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Exlax is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Exlax avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Exlax is staying active underneath Dos Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Exlax wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Exlax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Dos Santos slips a straight right by Exlax.
Richard Exlax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exlax takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Dos Santos is predictable there
and Exlax decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Exlax trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exlax is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dos Santos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dos Santos has escaped and now he's on top!
Exlax is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
Richard Exlax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richard Exlax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Exlax is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos preventing the sweep.
Exlax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Exlax is really struggling to control Dos Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Exlax holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Exlax. Dos Santos shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Dos Santos.
I think Exlax 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Exlax!
Richard Exlax very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Oscar Dos Santos spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this shit man, this was a messed up fight for me. I came into this fight with two bruised twos and a swollen thumb.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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