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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stretch Morbid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morbid kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Fight song. Guilherme Santos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 cm
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177 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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182 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stretch Morbid! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guilherme Santos! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morbid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morbid off to one side. Morbid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Morbid is figuring out what he wants to do next. Morbid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Morbid is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morbid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Morbid not doing much here.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morbid. Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Morbid is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Santos wants to get back to full guard. Santos actively working from the bottom here. Santos looks gassed! Morbid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Morbid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Morbid lands with a punch from half guard. Morbid controlling the action here. Morbid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morbid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Morbid eventually gives up the hold. Santos wants to improve his position but Morbid is controlling well.
Santos has hold of Morbid's hands but Morbid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Morbid not doing much here.
Morbid trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Santos throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Morbid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Morbid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santos! Santos is trying desperately to improve position. Morbid controlling his opponent. Morbid landing strikes from the mount and Santos is in trouble! Morbid working for a submission but Santos is keeping him at bay. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stretch Morbid dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Morbid. Morbid wants to clinch. Morbid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morbid tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Morbid tries to clinch up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Morbid tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Santos looks for a takedown but Morbid sprawls well. Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morbid looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Morbid closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Santos is not content to let Morbid control the position. Santos sneaks back into half guard. Santos is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Morbid pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morbid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Morbid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morbid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Santos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morbid wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morbid is working away from the top position though. Morbid throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely. Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morbid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morbid's back! Santos loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Morbid hold on?
Santos misses with punches from the back. Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morbid has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Morbid preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Santos. Santos working for a choke but Morbid is defending well. Santos doesn't have the hooks in and Morbid manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morbid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Morbid defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stretch Morbid dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Morbid tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morbid with a poor takedown and Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santos. Morbid pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Santos preventing the sweep. Morbid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard. Santos looking for a guillotine here but Morbid defends easily.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morbid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Morbid passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Nice strikes from Morbid there. Morbid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Morbid seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt. Santos is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Morbid pulls his head out easily. Santos is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Morbid pulls his head out easily. Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Santos looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Santos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Santos keeping full guard, as Morbid tries to pass. Santos looking for a guillotine here but Morbid defends easily.
Morbid controls from within his opponent's guard. Santos had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Morbid is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Santos Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Morbid's back instead. Stretch Morbid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morbid just trying to survive but Santos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Guilherme Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Santos doesn't have the hooks in and Morbid manages to turn into his guard.
Morbid showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morbid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morbid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Morbid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Guilherme Santos. I think Morbid 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stretch Morbid!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
36% |
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