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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don't You Wish You Were Me-Fozzy. Antonio Santiago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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196 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rufus Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Santiago!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Santiago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santiago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Santiago moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Santiago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Santiago tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santiago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santiago's guard! Nice work there by Lee!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santiago manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
You get the feeling that Lee really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Santiago landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble!
Santiago goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santiago's guard.
Santiago looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee tries to stand but Santiago is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Lee trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santiago looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Santiago.
Nice jab there from Santiago.
Santiago moves out of range as Lee strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santiago dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to stand up but Santiago isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee pushes Santiago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Santiago looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee lands with a straight right. Santiago didn't see that one coming.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rufus Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Santiago.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rufus Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Santiago misses with a head shot.
Santiago is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santiago throwing strikes here but Lee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lee wants to control but Santiago is having none of it.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Santiago looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Santiago misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santiago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santiago scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lee?
It looks like Rufus Lee has been cut.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Santiago jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lee is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lee and Santiago has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lee is trying to buck Santiago off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rufus Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee swinging wilding here.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Santiago looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Santiago decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santiago throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Santiago is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Santiago 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.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Santiago's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago prevents Lee from standing back up.
Lee keeping hold of Santiago's head, controlling as best he can.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Santiago is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Rufus Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
Santiago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santiago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santiago's guard! Nice work there by Lee!
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santiago is on top in guard.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santiago.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Santiago is having none of it.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santiago is one step ahead there.
Lee is trying to keep Santiago in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago passes into half guard.
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santiago really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Lee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Santiago throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Santiago lands a head shot.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee throws a right and a left that Santiago avoids nicely.
Santiago slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
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.
Santiago staying out of range there.
Lee throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santiago slips a jab from Lee.
Santiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws the left hand but Santiago avoids the punch easily.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Santiago slips the punch.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Santiago.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Santiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santiago is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Santiago!
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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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