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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago has chosen The Rza - Samurai Showdown as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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179 cm
26
156 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NKone misses with a straight left.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Santiago has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Santiago looks to land a left hand but NKone moved out of range nicely.
NKone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santiago's half guard.
NKone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Santiago tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
NKone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santiago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time NKone.
Santiago gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet.
NKone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
NKone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
NKone is stalling in the full guard.
NKone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
NKone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santiago throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
NKone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
NKone landing some decent shots from guard.
NKone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
NKone postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone lands a couple of elbows.
NKone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells NKone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
NKone trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santiago looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santiago tries to move into range but NKone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
NKone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
NKone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
NKone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santiago sprawls well initially but NKone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that NKone has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.
NKone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Santiago trying to control from the bottom.
NKone trying to control from half guard but Santiago is working away.
NKone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NKone trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Santiago scores with a kick to the midsection.
NKone shoots in and gets a takedown into Santiago's guard.
NKone tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
NKone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
NKone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead NKone passes into side control.
NKone landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago tries to buck NKone off but NKone is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone in side control lands a decent elbow.
NKone cracks Santiago with a big elbow.
NKone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
NKone working the head and body with strikes.
Santiago tries to buck NKone off but NKone is having none of it.
Santiago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
NKone is looking for a sweep. Santiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ole NKone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone has hold of Santiago's hands but Santiago slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Santiago winds up and cracks NKone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Santiago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
NKone tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
NKone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santiago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and NKone dives on top into guard.
NKone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
NKone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santiago's head.
NKone chips away with some ground and pound.
NKone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santiago is trying to keep NKone in close.
NKone connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
NKone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but NKone is one step ahead there.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.
Santiago trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
NKone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago throws out a counter right but NKone avoids it with no problem.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NKone.
Santiago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santiago.
NKone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
NKone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
NKone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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 sneaks back into half guard.
Santiago wants to get back to full guard.
NKone working over Santiago with some ground and pound. Santiago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Santiago wants to improve his position but NKone is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
NKone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santiago has hold of NKone's hands but NKone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
NKone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
NKone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
NKone wants to take a breather but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago is looking to improve his position.
Santiago manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
NKone 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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
NKone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santiago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
NKone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santiago has picked NKone up and slammed him! NKone can't keep hold of the triangle and Santiago manages to pass to side control!
NKone tries to bench press Santiago off him but Santiago keeps the position.
Santiago with the ground and pound but NKone regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
NKone trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santiago pulls his head out easily.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but NKone defends it.
NKone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santiago.
NKone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but NKone defends it.
NKone trying to control but Santiago postures up.
Santiago throwing shots but NKone is blocking nicely.
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
NKone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santiago lands strikes from half guard.
Ole NKone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santiago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NKone's head.
NKone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santiago.
Nice strikes from Santiago there.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but NKone defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NKone wants to control but Santiago is keeping busy.
Santiago working NKone over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ole NKone.
Well NKone 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
After the fight, Ole NKone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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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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