Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UGD 102:Bailey Vs Saric
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1##TD2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sullivan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Santo Cristo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Sullivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Santo Cristo's guard. #REVR#
De Santo Cristo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
De Santo Cristo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Sullivan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Santo Cristo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sullivan.
Sullivan is looking to reverse the position.
Sullivan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the pace.
Sullivan taking some punishment here, with De Santo Cristo in his half guard. #T2#
Sullivan is trying to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sullivan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Santo Cristo pulls his head out easily.
De Santo Cristo lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
De Santo Cristo is keen to just control but Sullivan is a slippery customer.
Sullivan wants to control but De Santo Cristo passes into side.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
Sullivan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Sullivan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Santo Cristo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Santo Cristo's back!
Sullivan gets his hands free as De Santo Cristo looks to control.
De Santo Cristo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
De Santo Cristo taking some punishment here, with Sullivan in his half guard. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Santo Cristo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Santo Cristo gets full guard.#SUB#
Sullivan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Santo Cristo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sullivan, into his guard. #REVB#
De Santo Cristo chips away with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB#
De Santo Cristo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Santo Cristo has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sullivan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Santo Cristo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sullivan.
You can see the frustration on Sullivan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sullivan tries to improve position but can't.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Sullivan gets tackled into the cage by De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo maintains the clinch.
De Santo Cristo stops a takedown attempt from Sullivan.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
A short right from De Santo Cristo on the inside.
De Santo Cristo gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
Sullivan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Santo Cristo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santo Cristo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Sullivan working for a triangle but De Santo Cristo defends it easily.
De Santo Cristo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Santo Cristo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Sullivan is trying to control the position but De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Santo Cristo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo works over Sullivan with some ground and pound from guard.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Sullivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Santo Cristo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Santo Cristo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Santo Cristo scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Santo Cristo is aware though and is defending well.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sullivan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Santo Cristo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sullivan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
De Santo Cristo working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Sullivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Santo Cristo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Santo Cristo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Santo Cristo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sullivan looking for subs off his back but De Santo Cristo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but De Santo Cristo has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Santo Cristo passes the guard and advances to mount!
De Santo Cristo looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Santo Cristo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sullivan is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Santo Cristo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sullivan can't escape the position.
Sullivan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sullivan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and De Santo Cristo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sullivan is working to get back to half guard.
De Santo Cristo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sullivan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Sullivan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sullivan manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Sullivan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo taking a bit of punishment here - Sullivan scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo isn't going anywhere.
Sullivan scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Santo Cristo is looking to regain half guard here but Sullivan keeps moving and retains side control.
Sullivan tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1##SUB#
Sullivan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Santo Cristo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Santo Cristo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Santo Cristo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sullivan throws an elbow that misses. De Santo Cristo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sullivan's guard. Nice move by De Santo Cristo!#REVB#
De Santo Cristo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sullivan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Santo Cristo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo looking for a guillotine here but Sullivan defends easily.
De Santo Cristo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
De Santo Cristo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Santo Cristo works over Sullivan with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
De Santo Cristo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as De Santo Cristo tries to pass.
De Santo Cristo advances position into side control!
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches and elbows.
De Santo Cristo working the body and head with strikes.
Sullivan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Santo Cristo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sullivan wants to control but De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. De Santo Cristo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Santo Cristo working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Santo Cristo pulls his head out easily.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but De Santo Cristo has control of the leg.
Jeremy Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Santo Cristo wants to free his trapped foot but Sullivan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Sullivan actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Santo Cristo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!

Event: UGD 100:Justice Vs Cotto
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Man cracks De Santo Cristo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Man clobbers De Santo Cristo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man tries to move into range but De Santo Cristo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Man.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man throws out a loose jab but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
De Santo Cristo checks a low kick from Man.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Santo Cristo.
Man misses with a looping left.
De Santo Cristo wants to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch position.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man motions for De Santo Cristo to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Santo Cristo misses with a straight left.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Santo Cristo, right into the meat.
De Santo Cristo catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man tries to work over De Santo Cristo's front leg with a kick but De Santo Cristo checks it.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Santo Cristo. #T1#
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Santo Cristo throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
De Santo Cristo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMan.
Man throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.
De Santo Cristo throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man punishes De Santo Cristo's body with a nice straight punch.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Man misses with a low kick as De Santo Cristo jumps back.
De Santo Cristo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
De Santo Cristo misses with a right hand
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man throws a leg kick which misses De Santo Cristo's front leg but catches the back leg as De Santo Cristo tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man is looking to clinch but De Santo Cristo is avoiding it.
Fook Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Santo Cristo moves away.
De Santo Cristo checks a low kick from Man.
De Santo Cristo tries a quick counter leg kick but Man is wise to it.
Man misses with an uppercut
and De Santo Cristo counters with a nice body shot.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo works Man's body with a nice hook.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
De Santo Cristo dodges an elbow strike from Man.
A right handed body shot lands from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santo Cristo works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santo Cristo.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man blocking some punches.
Man lands an elbow that stopped De Santo Cristo in his tracks for a moment.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage. #BC#
Man breaks from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
De Santo Cristo throws a body shot but no joy.
De Santo Cristo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man is looking to control De Santo Cristo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?#T4#
Man wants to improve his position but De Santo Cristo is controlling well.
Ground and pound from De Santo Cristo.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Santo Cristo working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fook Man will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but De Santo Cristo persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Santo Cristo. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces De Santo Cristo off the cage and back into range.
Fook Man is winning the standup battle so far.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch.
Man tried to counter with a leg kick but De Santo Cristo avoided it.
De Santo Cristo shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but De Santo Cristo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
De Santo Cristo slips a straight right by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
De Santo Cristo throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
De Santo Cristo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Santo Cristo connects with a jab.
Man cracks De Santo Cristo with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Santo Cristo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice jab there from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick that misses.
De Santo Cristo defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
De Santo Cristo tries to counter by closing the distance.
It looks like Man has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
De Santo Cristo misses with a kick to the body.
Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Santo Cristo if he has to take too many more of those.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Santo Cristo's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Man tries to keep at a distance but De Santo Cristo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Santo Cristo can do to turn this around?
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with some punches.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man is leaning against De Santo Cristo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Man seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Santo Cristo can turn it around.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Man here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
Man is working De Santo Cristo over against the cage.
Man tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
Nice elbow from Man. #CUT#
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man wants to stall.
Man lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from Man.
Fook Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch. #BC#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Santo Cristo's calf.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man misses with a looping right.
De Santo Cristo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Santo Cristo scrambles back to his feet.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Man thumps De Santo Cristo with a low kick.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Santo Cristo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man throws a low kick but De Santo Cristo moves out of range easily.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Santo Cristo throws a big shot that misses.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao De Santo Cristo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Man looks to land a left hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range nicely.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
De Santo Cristo throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
De Santo Cristo swinging wildly here.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man throwing a counter right hand but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
De Santo Cristo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo misses with a takedown attempt
and Man counters with an inside leg kick.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Santo Cristo walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Man throws the left hand but De Santo Cristo avoids the punch easily.
De Santo Cristo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Man.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick nicely.
De Santo Cristo slips a straight right by Man.
Man misses with a straight left. #T1#
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man throws a hook to the side of De Santo Cristo's head but De Santo Cristo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, De Santo Cristo scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Santo Cristo keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man throws an elbow that misses.
De Santo Cristo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Man working aggressively here.
Man wants to break free but De Santo Cristo has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo. #BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man lands a shoulder strike.
Man tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man is trying to push De Santo Cristo away but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Man trying to stall but De Santo Cristo improves his position.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Man misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from De Santo Cristo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
Man lands a shoulder strike.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man works on De Santo Cristo's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Man prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Man misses with some punches.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man gets through De Santo Cristo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man lands a left hand.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from De Santo Cristo as the two fighters clinch.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
A shot in the inside from Man.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joao De Santo Cristo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Man tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Santo Cristo just misses with a punch to the body.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Santo Cristo shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
De Santo Cristo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
De Santo Cristo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man misses with a body kick.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
De Santo Cristo fails to land the takedown.
De Santo Cristo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Man misses the jab.
Man blocks the body kick.
Man throws out a leg kick but De Santo Cristo moves out of range and Man only half commits.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
De Santo Cristo scores with a jab to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a big shot that misses.
A solid body kick from Man.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man jabs De Santo Cristo right on the nose. De Santo Cristo blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow De Santo Cristo down.
Man moves out of range as De Santo Cristo throws a body kick.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Santo Cristo was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
De Santo Cristo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Santo Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Santo Cristo on the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man throws a front kick aimed at De Santo Cristo's knee but De Santo Cristo avoids it well.
Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch.
Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by De Santo Cristo.#T3#
De Santo Cristo staying out of range there.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
A short left from Man.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man throws an elbow but it misses.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
De Santo Cristo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
Man cracks De Santo Cristo with a nice body shot.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
De Santo Cristo scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Man manages to break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
De Santo Cristo throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man misses with a right hand #TD2#
and De Santo Cristo counters with a shoot takedown. Man fights it but they end up in guard.
De Santo Cristo postures up and lands a big shot to Man's brow.
De Santo Cristo won't allow Man to sweep him here. #SUB#
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Santo Cristo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Santo Cristo advances to half guard.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man had his way with Joao De Santo Cristo in that round.
The cut man is working on Joao De Santo Cristo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
De Santo Cristo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Man's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Man pushes De Santo Cristo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
De Santo Cristo just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Man has De Santo Cristo up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Man misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here. #T1#
Man blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here. #BC#
Man breaks the clinch.
De Santo Cristo darts in trying to clinch
and De Santo Cristo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man misses with a looping right.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Santo Cristo misses with an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Santo Cristo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Santo Cristo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Man.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from De Santo Cristo misses
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
De Santo Cristo doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Good leg kick by De Santo Cristo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Santo Cristo.
Man works the jab nicely.
Man throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man. #T3#
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Santo Cristo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.
De Santo Cristo misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - De Santo Cristo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from De Santo Cristo misses.
De Santo Cristo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Man counters with a head kick.
De Santo Cristo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Man slips under a jab.
De Santo Cristo throws a big shot that misses.
De Santo Cristo lands with a hook. Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Santo Cristo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo walks into a left hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Santo Cristo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Man scores with a body shot.
De Santo Cristo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of De Santo Cristo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Santo Cristo misses with a kick to the body.
Fook Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Santo Cristo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Santo Cristo missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Santo Cristo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Man catches De Santo Cristo right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fook Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fook Man!
Fook Man retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Fook Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UGD 98:Man Vs Keenan
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Silker throws a leg kick which misses De Santo Cristo's front leg but catches the back leg as De Santo Cristo tries to avoid it.
Silker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Santo Cristo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Santo Cristo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Santo Cristo misses with a takedown attempt
and De Santo Cristo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for De Santo Cristo.
Silker lands with a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but Silker checks it.
Silker tries to land a body kick#TD#
and De Santo Cristo counters with a shoot takedown. Silker fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Silker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Silker working a defensive guard here.
De Santo Cristo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Santo Cristo postures up. #SUB2#
Silker looking for a guillotine here but De Santo Cristo defends easily.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silker pulls De Santo Cristo in close to his closed guard and prevents De Santo Cristo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo stopping the sweep attempt from Silker.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo is looking to chop away at Silker's legs.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silker tries a head kick but it misses.
De Santo Cristo just misses with a punch to the body.
Drei Silker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Silker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Santo Cristo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Santo Cristo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo throws an elbow that misses. Silker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Santo Cristo's guard. Nice move by Silker!#REVB##T3#
Silker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Santo Cristo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Santo Cristo pulls Silker in close to prevent any damage.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Santo Cristo is trying to keep Silker in close.
De Santo Cristo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo has control of Silker's left arm, preventing Silker from doing any damage.
Silker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silker trying to control but De Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position but Silker postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up but Silker circles away and keeps his distance.
De Santo Cristo throws a body shot but no joy.
De Santo Cristo takes one on the button.
Silker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Santo Cristo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silker avoids it really well and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Silker as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Santo Cristo slips under a jab from Silker.
De Santo Cristo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by De Santo Cristo - just one landing.
Silker scores with a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown but Silker shows good takedown defense.
De Santo Cristo misses with a wild body shot.
De Santo Cristo connects with a nice looking jab.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch but Silker slips to the side
and Silker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silker scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Santo Cristo in his tracks.
Silker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Silker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silker lands with a hook. De Santo Cristo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice jab there from Silker.
De Santo Cristo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
De Santo Cristo misses with an uppercut
and Silker counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Santo Cristo's knee momentarily.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Santo Cristo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silker throws a body shot but no joy.
Silker scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up.
Silker throws out a counter right but De Santo Cristo avoids it with no problem.
Silker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silker's half guard.
Nice strikes from De Santo Cristo there.
Silker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silker taking some punishment here, with De Santo Cristo in his half guard. #T2#
Silker works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Santo Cristo postures up in Silker's guard and throws a big left but Silker blocks it.
De Santo Cristo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silker keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes from guard but Silker blocks nicely.
Joao De Santo Cristo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Santo Cristo throws a strike but Silker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
De Santo Cristo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
De Santo Cristo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silker is working De Santo Cristo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
Silker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silker is looking to take a break and control but De Santo Cristo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo trying to hold on to Silker's head to control him but Silker postures up.
De Santo Cristo has a hand on Silker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
De Santo Cristo wants to hold on but Silker pushes him away.#T4#
Silker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Santo Cristo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silker throwing strikes here but De Santo Cristo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silker can't control as he wanted to and De Santo Cristo manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Silker stalling.
De Santo Cristo controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drei Silker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Santo Cristo doesn't manage to clinch there - Silker circles away. #CL#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.
Silker misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo goes for a takedown attempt but Silker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and pushes Silker back into the cage.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Silker controls his hands.
Silker working aggressively here.
Silker is trying to pull guard but De Santo Cristo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silker misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silker.
I was talking to De Santo Cristo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Silker.
Silker lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Silker.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silker tries to pull guard but De Santo Cristo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo gets through Silker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santo Cristo's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Silker.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Silker - that landed with a thud.
Silker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silker.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Silker.
Drei Silker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silker misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Silker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silker misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a right to the head.
Silker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silker blocking some punches.
Silker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silker misses with a body punch.
Silker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shoulder strike.
Silker takes a shot to the head.
Silker misses with some punches.
Silker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silker struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Silker lands a hook that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Silker lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo. #T3#
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Silker avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
Silker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Silker on the inside.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Silker controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Silker uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Silker fails to land.
Silker throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Silker.
Silker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Silker misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch.
Silker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silker misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silker blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silker's elbow.
De Santo Cristo is working Silker over against the cage.
Good body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo pushes Silker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
Silker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo lands with a right to the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
Silker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silker lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.

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 Joao De Santo Cristo.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
A relieved looking Joao De Santo Cristo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UGD 96:Man Vs Bailey
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. De Santo Cristo moves away and avoids it.
Hooper misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Santo Cristo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from Hooper.
De Santo Cristo is leaning against Hooper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hooper.
A nice left hand lands by De Santo Cristo.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Hooper cracks De Santo Cristo with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Hooper. #BC#
Hooper breaks the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a jab to the body
and Hooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hooper checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hooper.
Hooper tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper lands a jab.
De Santo Cristo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooper to score with a decent uppercut.
De Santo Cristo throws a right hand that Hooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooper also avoids with ease.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooper scores with the left hand. De Santo Cristo knows he should have avoided that one.
De Santo Cristo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by De Santo Cristo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Santo Cristo.
Hooper jabs at De Santo Cristo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up but Hooper circles away and keeps his distance.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Hooper moves forwards but De Santo Cristo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hooper moves out of range as De Santo Cristo strikes.
Hooper throwing a counter right hand but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.#T2#
De Santo Cristo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo moves into range and clinches up with Hooper.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hooper is trying to keep an underhook but De Santo Cristo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
De Santo Cristo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hooper defending well though.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control. Hooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooper keeps working.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots but Hooper is blocking nicely. #T3#
Hooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooper.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes from guard but Hooper blocks nicely.
De Santo Cristo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Santo Cristo postures up in Hooper's guard and throws a big left but Hooper blocks it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hooper 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo looks to clinch
and Hooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Santo Cristo lands a body shot.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a hook.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hooper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper cracks De Santo Cristo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooper tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper slips a straight right by De Santo Cristo.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from De Santo Cristo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands with a good body shot.
Hooper lands a nice shot that snaps De Santo Cristo's head back.
De Santo Cristo misses with the body kick
and Hooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
Hooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Santo Cristo can pounce on him.
Hooper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Santo Cristo.
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!
Hooper struggling a bit here.
De Santo Cristo in side control, throwing shots but Hooper defends.
De Santo Cristo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hooper some visible discomfort. #T1#
De Santo Cristo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hooper works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Santo Cristo working over Hooper with some ground and pound. Hooper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hooper wants to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Hooper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Santo Cristo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to take a breather but Hooper is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Santo Cristo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Hooper is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo misses with a head shot. Hooper uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Hooper has De Santo Cristo pulled in close to control his posture.
Hooper wants to sweep here but De Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Santo Cristo or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooper, which made it look bad.
De Santo Cristo is looking to chop away at Hooper's legs. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooper, pushing him back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has picked Hooper up - he's going for a ride! De Santo Cristo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
De Santo Cristo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Santo Cristo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hooper tries to get to full guard but De Santo Cristo has control of the leg.
Hooper wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hooper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
De Santo Cristo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hooper taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hooper sneaks back into half guard.
Hooper is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Santo Cristo connects with a nice short shot to Hooper's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Santo Cristo.
Hooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Santo Cristo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Santo Cristo's back!
De Santo Cristo is trying to break free.
Hooper gets his hands free as De Santo Cristo looks to control. #T1#
Hooper is trying to stick to De Santo Cristo's back but De Santo Cristo is turning into Hooper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hooper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by De Santo Cristo.
Hooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hooper has wrist control.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Santo Cristo stopping the sweep attempt from Hooper.#T2#
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooper trying to keep a closed guard but De Santo Cristo is proving a slippery customer.
Hooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hooper, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
De Santo Cristo misses with a left hand
and Hooper counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo scores with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands with a right to the head.
Hooper pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Hooper.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from De Santo Cristo on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Hooper lands a hook that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hooper's efforts to push away.
Hooper lands with a left to the head.
Hooper misses with some punches. #T4#
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Hooper blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
Hooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Santo Cristo pushes Hooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is working for takedown but Hooper is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Hooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Santo Cristo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao De Santo Cristo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Santo Cristo wants to counter with a clinch but Northrop pushes him away.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Northrop.
Northrop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santo Cristo.
Northrop lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from De Santo Cristo as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Northrop blocking some punches.
Northrop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Santo Cristo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Northrop has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
De Santo Cristo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Northrop regains guard immediately. #ES#
Northrop manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Northrop looks for a takedown but De Santo Cristo sprawls well.#TD#
Northrop fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Santo Cristo to the ground. Northrop is now in De Santo Cristo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo controlling the position.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Santo Cristo is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Northrop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Santo Cristo has Northrop pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
Northrop wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position.
De Santo Cristo keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.
Northrop won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that De Santo Cristo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses.
Northrop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Santo Cristo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Santo Cristo seems keen to control Northrop's posture.#T3#
De Santo Cristo can't keep his opponent in guard - Northrop advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Northrop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Santo Cristo is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Santo Cristo avoid being mounted?
Northrop thows a huge punch but De Santo Cristo dodges it nicely.
De Santo Cristo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northrop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northrop's back!
De Santo Cristo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Northrop rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Northrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom. #T4#
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from De Santo Cristo.
Northrop tries to roll over but De Santo Cristo keeps him under control.
Northrop regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Santo Cristo with a nice head shot there.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Santo Cristo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Northrop's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Northrop throws a hook but De Santo Cristo avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Northrop misses.
De Santo Cristo avoids a kick to the body.
Northrop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Northrop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Northrop.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Northrop does it's job there.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo has closed the distance and engaged Northrop in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Northrop.
De Santo Cristo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
Oh Northrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Northrop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Santo Cristo is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Northrop seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Northrop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Northrop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Santo Cristo.
Northrop wants to sweep but no luck.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Santo Cristo has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.
De Santo Cristo working some strikes from top position.
De Santo Cristo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Northrop looking for a guillotine here but De Santo Cristo defends easily.
De Santo Cristo distracts Northrop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB#
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santo Cristo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Santo Cristo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Santo Cristo is aware though and is defending well.
De Santo Cristo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo connects with a couple of short punches.
De Santo Cristo advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Santo Cristo's best efforts.#T3#
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Northrop tries to regain full guard. Instead though, De Santo Cristo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Northrop is desperately trying to improve his position but De Santo Cristo has a good base and remains in mount.
De Santo Cristo landing strikes from the mount and Northrop is in trouble!
Northrop is trying desperately to improve position.
Northrop wants to control but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Northrop is looking to improve his position but De Santo Cristo isn't that keen on the idea.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of good shots and Northrop has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Northrop manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Santo Cristo's guard. Nice work there by Northrop. #SUB2#
Northrop got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santo Cristo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Northrop has managed to get both his arms back between De Santo Cristo's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop postures up in De Santo Cristo's guard and throws a big left but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northrop's guard. #REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Northrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Santo Cristo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Northrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Northrop throws the left hand but De Santo Cristo avoids the punch easily.
Northrop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Santo Cristo slips under a jab.
De Santo Cristo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the side of Northrop's head but Northrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Santo Cristo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Northrop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Santo Cristo quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Northrop seems to be looking for submissions.
De Santo Cristo gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Santo Cristo is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Northrop has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Santo Cristo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Northrop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo tries for a kimura but Northrop is defending well. #T1#
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Northrop keeps working.
Northrop is trying to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches from side control.
De Santo Cristo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Northrop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Santo Cristo off and has taken his back!
Northrop is hanging on to De Santo Cristo's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Northrop looking for the choke from the back.
Northrop controlling well, preventing De Santo Cristo from escaping the position. #T2#
De Santo Cristo is still trying to improve position.
De Santo Cristo just trying to survive but Northrop is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
De Santo Cristo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
De Santo Cristo tries to roll over but Northrop keeps him under control.#SUB#
Northrop is working for a kimura but De Santo Cristo is defending it quite comfortably.
De Santo Cristo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northrop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northrop's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop rolls, trying to escape but De Santo Cristo keeps control of the position.
De Santo Cristo scores with punches to the body. #T3#
Northrop tries to escape the position.
De Santo Cristo lands shots from the back.
De Santo Cristo controlling well, preventing Northrop from escaping the position.
Northrop is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Northrop defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De Santo Cristo's arms.
De Santo Cristo has the hooks in. Northrop is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Will De Santo Cristo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
De Santo Cristo lands punches and elbows.
Northrop trying to get back to his feet but De Santo Cristo is in full control for now.
De Santo Cristo looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Northrop trying to control the hands but De Santo Cristo won't let him.
De Santo Cristo has Northrop flattened out and is raining down punches.
Northrop trying to control the hands but De Santo Cristo won't let him.
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Santo Cristo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Russell Northrop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Santo Cristo keeps control of the position as Northrop tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Santo Cristo 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
After winning the bout, Joao De Santo Cristo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 557 - Revolve
Date: Dec 22, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Santo Cristo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Santo Cristo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
De Santo Cristo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Santo Cristo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
De Santo Cristo gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, De Santo Cristo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Santo Cristo or not. #BC2#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
De Santo Cristo darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
De Santo Cristo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volkov tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches. #T1#
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov is working De Santo Cristo over against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
De Santo Cristo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike.
De Santo Cristo digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Volkov.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and De Santo Cristo only half commits.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov moves out of range as De Santo Cristo strikes.
De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.#T2#
De Santo Cristo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Santo Cristo's hands.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but De Santo Cristo moved away.
De Santo Cristo tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - De Santo Cristo coming out on top.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Volkov clinches up with De Santo Cristo and pushes him back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov cracks the inside of De Santo Cristo's front leg.
De Santo Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Volkov tries to get set, De Santo Cristo tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Volkov feints and then cracks De Santo Cristo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Santo Cristo down.
De Santo Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Santo Cristo.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Santo Cristo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Santo Cristo cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santo Cristo throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and De Santo Cristo only half commits.
De Santo Cristo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body kick.
De Santo Cristo slips a straight right by Volkov.
De Santo Cristo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volkov defends well and De Santo Cristo ends up having to push Volkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Volkov misses.
De Santo Cristo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
De Santo Cristo clinches.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Santo Cristo goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Santo Cristo throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
It looked like De Santo Cristo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Nice uppercut there from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as De Santo Cristo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov swings for the body but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo dives in and grabs Volkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes down on De Santo Cristo's head and hops out.
Volkov avoids the body shot from De Santo Cristo.
A leg kick checked by De Santo Cristo.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for De Santo Cristo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow De Santo Cristo down. #T1#
De Santo Cristo lands a right hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Volkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo. #CL2#
Volkov pushes De Santo Cristo up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo can't get the takedown.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
De Santo Cristo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
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!
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick.
Volkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Santo Cristo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.#CL2#
Volkov clinches up against the cage.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
Volkov tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo blocks a jab.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Volkov wants to counter the offense by De Santo Cristo and move into the clinch position.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Santo Cristo throws out the jab.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Volkov prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo. #TD#
De Santo Cristo has Volkov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Santo Cristo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Volkov tumbling to the mat - De Santo Cristo dives into Volkov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo stops Volkov from standing up. #T4#
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov pulls De Santo Cristo in close to prevent any damage.
Volkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Santo Cristo's guard. #REVB#
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!
De Santo Cristo trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Volkov connects with a nice looking jab.
De Santo Cristo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Santo Cristo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santo Cristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick nicely.
De Santo Cristo goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volkov - that will leave a mark!
De Santo Cristo throws the kick towards the body but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from De Santo Cristo.#T1#
De Santo Cristo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Santo Cristo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkov misses the body punch
and De Santo Cristo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Santo Cristo tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
De Santo Cristo clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but Volkov moved away.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
De Santo Cristo is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Volkov feints a counter leg kick.
Volkov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
De Santo Cristo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Santo Cristo darts in looking for a takedown but Volkov gets double underhooks and turns De Santo Cristo into the cage. #CL#
De Santo Cristo rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, De Santo Cristo scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
A short left from Volkov. #T3#
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Volkov.
De Santo Cristo has Volkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Santo Cristo tries to score a body lock takedown but Volkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santo Cristo's elbow.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov tries to break free but De Santo Cristo pushes him back against the cage.
Volkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov working aggressively here. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov lands an uppercut.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo looking for a takedown.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Volkov working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov really 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.
#R4#
De Santo Cristo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov connects with the punch.
De Santo Cristo connects with an inside leg kick.
De Santo Cristo has a takedown stuffed.
Volkov motions for De Santo Cristo to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santo Cristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Volkov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but Volkov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A hook to the body from Volkov.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov digs a right hand underneath De Santo Cristo's ribcage. De Santo Cristo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov. #T1#
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santo Cristo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Santo Cristo throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Volkov looks to land a combination but De Santo Cristo avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. De Santo Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A solid body kick from Volkov.
Good shot there by De Santo Cristo.#CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkov working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
A short right from Volkov.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a left to the head.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo. #BC2#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
De Santo Cristo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - De Santo Cristo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Santo Cristo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Santo Cristo scoring well with a low kick there.
Danga de danga de dang - De Santo Cristo scores with a four punch combination!
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo is looking to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo staying out of range there.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Santo Cristo.
Volkov throws a chopping leg kick but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Volkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Santo Cristo, pushing him back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santo Cristo's elbow.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo - that landed with a thud.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov tries to circle away but De Santo Cristo has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Volkov lands the left hand.
De Santo Cristo throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Santo Cristo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkov throws a head kick but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
De Santo Cristo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Santo Cristo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
De Santo Cristo rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkov.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
De Santo Cristo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov. #T1#
Volkov misses with some punches.
A short left from Volkov.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo is controlling him.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo is working for takedown but Volkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov gets through De Santo Cristo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov gets through De Santo Cristo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
De Santo Cristo motions for Volkov to come forward. De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkov.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo. #T4#
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Volkov is defending well.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
De Santo Cristo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

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 Joao De Santo Cristo.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 554 - Equilibrium
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from De Santo Cristo.
A swing and a miss from De Santo Cristo.
Diggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Diggs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from De Santo Cristo misses the target.#CL#
De Santo Cristo has closed the distance and engaged Diggs in a clinch.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to De Santo Cristo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Diggs. #BC2#
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Santo Cristo blocks a jab.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santo Cristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
De Santo Cristo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Santo Cristo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diggs! But no joy.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch.
De Santo Cristo defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
De Santo Cristo misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
De Santo Cristo throws a right hand that Diggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggs also avoids with ease.
De Santo Cristo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Santo Cristo staying out of range there.
As Diggs backs away, De Santo Cristo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Santo Cristo at a distance.
De Santo Cristo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diggs throws a jab when De Santo Cristo was well out of range.
De Santo Cristo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.#T2##CL#
De Santo Cristo rushes Diggs and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from De Santo Cristo.
A right hand to the body from Diggs.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.#CUT#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Diggs presses De Santo Cristo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from De Santo Cristo on the inside.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from De Santo Cristo.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs scores with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Santo Cristo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Santo Cristo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diggs.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Diggs keeps it at a distance.
De Santo Cristo blocks a jab.
De Santo Cristo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo slips a jab from Diggs.
Jab from Diggs.#T4#
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Diggs pushes him off.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Diggs pushes him off.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it. #TD#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diggs's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diggs is refusing to be controlled, as De Santo Cristo sits in half guard.
Diggs is looking to control De Santo Cristo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diggs avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Orlando Diggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diggs tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick as Diggs jumps back.
Diggs flicks out a counter leg kick but De Santo Cristo steps away.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and De Santo Cristo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Santo Cristo.
Diggs wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Santo Cristo manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
De Santo Cristo drops an elbow to the side of Diggs's head.
De Santo Cristo working over Diggs with some ground and pound. Diggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Santo Cristo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diggs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Santo Cristo is working away from the top position though.
Diggs is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
De Santo Cristo wants to take a breather but Diggs is having none of it. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo wants to work for an arm triangle but Diggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Santo Cristo lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Diggs tries to get to full guard but De Santo Cristo has control of the leg.
De Santo Cristo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diggs is concentrating on defense, preventing De Santo Cristo from advancing position.
Diggs wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy.
Diggs is trying to stand up here but De Santo Cristo is controlling him well.
Diggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diggs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Santo Cristo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
De Santo Cristo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diggs is doing well to control the position and prevent De Santo Cristo from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Diggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo is really struggling to control Diggs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
De Santo Cristo is thwarting Diggs's attempts to control the position.
Joao De Santo Cristo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diggs wants to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Diggs manages to get to full guard.
Diggs is pulling down on De Santo Cristo's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Diggs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
De Santo Cristo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo scoring with some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diggs pulls De Santo Cristo in close to his closed guard and prevents De Santo Cristo from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick which misses Diggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Diggs tries to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo digs a good body shot into Diggs's ribs.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Diggs keeps it at a distance.
Diggs tries to work over De Santo Cristo's front leg with a kick but De Santo Cristo checks it.
Orlando Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Santo Cristo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Santo Cristo works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Santo Cristo misses with a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo closes the distance but Diggs moves to the side
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but De Santo Cristo ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joao De Santo Cristo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
A short right from De Santo Cristo on the inside.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santo Cristo's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Diggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Diggs manages to get underhooks.
Diggs lands a shot to the body.
Diggs tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it. #T2#
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch.
Diggs lands with a good body shot.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Orlando Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.
Diggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Santo Cristo moves away.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Santo Cristo doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
De Santo Cristo slips a jab from Diggs.#CL#
De Santo Cristo takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
A left hand lands to the body for Diggs.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs lands a left hand.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Santo Cristo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it.
Diggs is looking to land body kicks.
De Santo Cristo throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs needs to keep his hands up - De Santo Cristo had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
De Santo Cristo clinches up with Diggs and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
A short right from Diggs on the inside.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs tries to pull guard but De Santo Cristo won't allow it.
Diggs lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Diggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggs.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santo Cristo's elbow. #BC2#
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch successfully.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Orlando Diggs just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
De Santo Cristo lands a right hook to the body.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs feints a counter leg kick.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggs scores with a push kick.#CL#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Diggs.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggs blocking some punches.
Diggs lands with a left to the head.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage. #BC2#
Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs swings for the body but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo is looking to counter the offense by Diggs and move into the clinch.
Diggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Santo Cristo slips a jab from Diggs.
De Santo Cristo misses with a kick to the body.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
De Santo Cristo throws a big shot that misses.
De Santo Cristo misses with a looping right.
De Santo Cristo with a jab.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Santo Cristo's knee momentarily.#T2#
De Santo Cristo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but De Santo Cristo is out of range.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Diggs pushes him off.
De Santo Cristo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs defending well as De Santo Cristo loads up on a big left hand.
Diggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diggs lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santo Cristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diggs blocks a head kick by De Santo Cristo.
Diggs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diggs takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santo Cristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Santo Cristo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Santo Cristo misses with an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs lunges at De Santo Cristo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Santo Cristo's hand.
De Santo Cristo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Santo Cristo's calf.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on De Santo Cristo's shoulder, as De Santo Cristo tries to avoid the shot.
De Santo Cristo is looking to counter the offense by Diggs and move into the clinch.
Diggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch.
Diggs throws a leg kick #TD#
and De Santo Cristo counters with a single leg into guard. Diggs didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs is trying to keep De Santo Cristo in close.
Diggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's time! De Santo Cristo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs misses with a leg kick #TD#
and De Santo Cristo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Santo Cristo postures up.
Diggs has momentary wrist control but De Santo Cristo slips an elbow through the middle.
Diggs controlling De Santo Cristo's posture.
Diggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo distracts Diggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Santo Cristo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santo Cristo looking to pass the guard.
Diggs has De Santo Cristo pulled in close to control his posture.
De Santo Cristo connects with a couple of short punches.
Diggs controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
De Santo Cristo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diggs is trying to keep De Santo Cristo in close. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diggs keeping full guard, as De Santo Cristo tries to pass.
Diggs controlling the position.
Diggs is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Santo Cristo at a distance.
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo clobbers Diggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
De Santo Cristo missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Santo Cristo misses with a straight right.
Diggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Santo Cristo.
Diggs misses with a left hand #TD#
and De Santo Cristo counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diggs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo cracks Diggs with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Diggs struggling a bit here.
Diggs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Santo Cristo slips a nice elbow through Diggs's hands, connecting with Diggs's forehead.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diggs is just riding it out for now. De Santo Cristo eventually gives up the hold.
Diggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
Joao De Santo Cristo is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Joao De Santo Cristo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 552 - Apathetic
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
And Murhaa counters with a quick kick to the body but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
De Santo Cristo looks to land a combination but Murhaa avoids it well.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Santo Cristo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
De Santo Cristo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Murhaa moves away
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
De Santo Cristo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
A counter left hand to the body from Murhaa misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Santo Cristo just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Santo Cristo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.#T1#
De Santo Cristo fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo is looking to land body kicks.
De Santo Cristo misses the jab.
Murhaa tried to counter with a leg kick but De Santo Cristo avoided it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Santo Cristo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
De Santo Cristo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with De Santo Cristo's head.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Santo Cristo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Santo Cristo just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Murhaa was looking to counter with a kick there.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa tried to counter with a leg kick but De Santo Cristo avoided it.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a straight right. #T2#
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa tries to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo is controlling the position.
De Santo Cristo scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murhaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment.
De Santo Cristo works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up.
De Santo Cristo feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down. #T3#
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santo Cristo.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from De Santo Cristo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Santo Cristo blocks it with crossed arms.
Murhaa is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Santo Cristos head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Murhaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murhaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Santo Cristo has Murhaa pressed against the cage, preventing Murhaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
De Santo Cristo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
De Santo Cristo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phol Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao De Santo Cristo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch but Murhaa slips to the side
and Murhaa counters with a nice body kick.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
Murhaa moves out of range as De Santo Cristo strikes.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murhaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Santo Cristo swings widly with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1##CL2#
De Santo Cristo rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Santo Cristo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhaa scrambles back to his feet.
De Santo Cristo throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Santo Cristo. That's going to slow Murhaa down. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo drives through and clinches with Murhaa against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murhaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo lands a takedown into guard.
De Santo Cristo chips away with some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murhaa has control of De Santo Cristo's left arm, preventing De Santo Cristo from doing any damage. #T2#
Murhaa trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo is fighting to break Murhaa's control of his arms but Murhaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murhaa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick.#T3#
De Santo Cristo checks the leg kick.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. De Santo Cristo didn't see that one coming.
Phol Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phol Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
De Santo Cristo throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick.
De Santo Cristo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from De Santo Cristo. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Santo Cristo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo moved away.
Murhaa thows a leg kick but De Santo Cristo checks it
and De Santo Cristo counters with a straight right hand.
De Santo Cristo staying out of range there.#T4#
An inside leg kick from De Santo Cristo misses.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for De Santo Cristo's leg but De Santo Cristo calmly moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo counters with a body kick.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Santo Cristo defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
De Santo Cristo lands with a hook. Murhaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Santo Cristo looks to clinch
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa moves out of range as De Santo Cristo throws a body kick.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joao De Santo Cristo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurhaa.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but De Santo Cristo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.
Murhaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Santo Cristo is out of range and Murhaa settles back down.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo clinches up against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa stalling.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa trying to control the position but instead, De Santo Cristo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murhaa into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
De Santo Cristo swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa stuffs the takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.
Murhaa feints and then cracks De Santo Cristo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Santo Cristo down.
De Santo Cristo scores with a punch to the head.
De Santo Cristo thows a leg kick but Murhaa checks it
and Murhaa counters with an outside leg kick.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa throws a counter high kick but De Santo Cristo was just alert enough to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
De Santo Cristo looks to land a combination but Murhaa avoids it well.
Murhaa throws a hook but De Santo Cristo avoids it easily.
De Santo Cristo loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa throws a counter high kick but De Santo Cristo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murhaa stuffs the takedown.
Murhaa tried to counter with a leg kick but De Santo Cristo avoided it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Murhaa to work. #BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL2#
De Santo Cristo has managed to clinch.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a body kick.
De Santo Cristo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murhaa's calf.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo. #BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg.
De Santo Cristo misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa tried to counter with a leg kick but De Santo Cristo avoided it.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murhaa was covering up waiting for the punch and De Santo Cristo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murhaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Murhaa, not yet.
De Santo Cristo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murhaa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Murhaa wants to stand up but De Santo Cristo is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao De Santo Cristo.
I think De Santo Cristo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
A very excited looking Joao De Santo Cristo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Phol Murhaa had this to say: 'vittu'.

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 3
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Duff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Santo Cristo.
We've been informed that Duff 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.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch but Duff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duff shoots in but De Santo Cristo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been hearing reports that De Santo Cristo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Duff throws a shot from downtown. De Santo Cristo moves away and avoids it.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Santo Cristo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Duff lands a nice shot to the body.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
De Santo Cristo instigates a clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Duff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch there but Duff circles away.
Duff misses with a kick to the body.
De Santo Cristo slips a straight right by Duff.
De Santo Cristo throws an overhand right that lands on Duff's shoulder, as Duff tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
De Santo Cristo shoots in and gets a takedown into Duff's guard.
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!
Duff keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep. #T1#
Duff keeps trying to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of digs.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff wants to sweep here but De Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment.
Duff is still trying to improve position.
De Santo Cristo is in close to Duff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
De Santo Cristo postures up and lands a big shot to Duff's brow.
De Santo Cristo chips away with some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of elbows.
Duff looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo won't allow Duff to sweep him here.
De Santo Cristo pushes down on Duff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duff keeps working.
Duff wants to improve his position but De Santo Cristo is controlling well.
Duff is pressing down on De Santo Cristo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Duff looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Duff looking for a guillotine here but De Santo Cristo defends easily.
Duff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Santo Cristo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
Duff looking to control.
De Santo Cristo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB2#
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Santo Cristo is aware though and is defending well.
Duff looking to control.
De Santo Cristo chips away with some ground and pound.
Duff wants to sweep but no luck.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of digs.
Duff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Santo Cristo's guard. #REVB#
De Santo Cristo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duff wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving. #SUB#
Duff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Santo Cristo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duff manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo 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.
#R2##CL2#
Duff drives through and clinches with De Santo Cristo against the cage.
Duff blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo keeps control of Duff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duff misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duff's elbow.
De Santo Cristo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duff scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
Duff gets underhooks to prevent De Santo Cristo's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from De Santo Cristo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Duff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Duff is trying to keep an underhook but De Santo Cristo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santo Cristo drops an elbow to the side of Duff's head.
De Santo Cristo lands strikes from half guard.
Duff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Duff taking some punishment here, with De Santo Cristo in his half guard.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
De Santo Cristo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duff keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo stands up over Duff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Duff looking for subs off his back but De Santo Cristo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Duff is looking to improve his position. #T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Joao De Santo Cristo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a kimura but Duff is defending well.
De Santo Cristo lands with a punch from half guard.
De Santo Cristo working over Duff with some ground and pound. Duff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Duff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Santo Cristo lands strikes from half guard.
Duff is looking for a sweep. De Santo Cristo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Santo Cristo slips a nice elbow through Duff's hands, connecting with Duff's forehead.#T3#
De Santo Cristo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duff has a hand on De Santo Cristo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. De Santo Cristo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Duff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duff tries to hold on but De Santo Cristo postures up.
Duff is trying to escape the mount.
De Santo Cristo cracks Duff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! De Santo Cristo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
De Santo Cristo lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Duff is rocked!
De Santo Cristo looking to finish Duff with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duff!
Duff is still in real trouble! Can De Santo Cristo finish him?#T4#
Duff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo tries to control but Duff wriggling away.
Duff is trying to escape the mount.
De Santo Cristo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Duff seems to have recovered his senses.
Duff is looking to get to half guard.
Duff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Duff is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Santo Cristo cracks Duff with an open hand slap.#CL#
De Santo Cristo rushes Duff and presses him up against the cage.
Duff goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Santo Cristo prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
A shot in the inside from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duff backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duff.
Duff wants to get back to striking at distance but De Santo Cristo won't allow it.
Duff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duff's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Duff avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Duff.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duff.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike. #T1##TD#
De Santo Cristo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
De Santo Cristo sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Santo Cristo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duff can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Santo Cristo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Santo Cristo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duff's head.
Duff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duff keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Santo Cristo defends it easily.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving. #T2#
De Santo Cristo landing some decent shots from guard.
Duff has momentary wrist control but De Santo Cristo slips an elbow through the middle.
Duff 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.#SUB2#
Duff has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Santo Cristo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Duff.
Duff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Santo Cristo is nestled in close to Duff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Duff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duff.
De Santo Cristo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duff keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Duff has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Santo Cristo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Duff.
Duff is looking for a sweep.#T4#
De Santo Cristo landing strikes.
Duff tries to improve position but can't.
De Santo Cristo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Duff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Duff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from De Santo Cristo there.
Duff regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
De Santo Cristo connects with a couple of short punches.
Duff has momentary wrist control but De Santo Cristo slips an elbow through the middle.
Brendan Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Santo Cristo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
A relieved looking Joao De Santo Cristo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 547 - Sanatarium
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
De Santo Cristo sneaks back into half guard.
De Santo Cristo moves into full guard.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Santo Cristo seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
De Santo Cristo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Santo Cristo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Santo Cristo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to De Santo Cristo's brow. #T1#
De Santo Cristo seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
De Santo Cristo is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santo Cristo is keeping the position for now.
De Santo Cristo is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Santo Cristo pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Santo Cristo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie is working De Santo Cristo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie is working De Santo Cristo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie cracks De Santo Cristo with a solid left hand.
De Santo Cristo is trying to keep Gracie in close.
De Santo Cristo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
De Santo Cristo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Santo Cristo has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of digs.
De Santo Cristo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santo Cristo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Santo Cristo stalling. #T4#
De Santo Cristo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but De Santo Cristo has managed to pass to side control instead.
De Santo Cristo working away.
Gracie tries to buck De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but De Santo Cristo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie 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.
#R2#
De Santo Cristo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Mateus Gracie has been cut.
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick that misses.
De Santo Cristo throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Santo Cristo fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.#CL#
De Santo Cristo has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but De Santo Cristo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
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!
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie avoiding damage. #T1#
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo being controlled against the cage.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie is working for takedown but De Santo Cristo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
De Santo Cristo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
De Santo Cristo has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo scores with punches and elbows.
Gracie is really stuck here.
De Santo Cristo is punishing Gracie with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
De Santo Cristo is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracie is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
De Santo Cristo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo is punishing Gracie with strikes - can he finish him?!
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Santo Cristo's guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #T3#
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Santo Cristo holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Santo Cristo pulls Gracie in to control the position.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Santo Cristo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie postures up. #T4#
Gracie stands up over De Santo Cristo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Santo Cristo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position.
De Santo Cristo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santo Cristo is trying to keep Gracie in close. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie works over De Santo Cristo with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks De Santo Cristo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mateus Gracie'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Gracie.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but De Santo Cristo gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
De Santo Cristo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
De Santo Cristo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for De Santo Cristo. That snapped Gracie's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and De Santo Cristo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for De Santo Cristo. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Santo Cristo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.#T1#
Gracie fails with the takedown
and De Santo Cristo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
De Santo Cristo drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Santo Cristo to keep the fight standing.
De Santo Cristo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
De Santo Cristo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joao De Santo Cristo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Santo Cristo lands with a left to the head.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
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!
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Santo Cristo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can De Santo Cristo finish him?
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Gracie is trying to trip De Santo Cristo. He has hold of a leg but De Santo Cristo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie postures up in De Santo Cristo's guard and throws a big left but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
De Santo Cristo has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
De Santo Cristo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Santo Cristo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
De Santo Cristo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Santo Cristo has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
De Santo Cristo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Santo Cristo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
De Santo Cristo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
De Santo Cristo won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Mateus Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Santo Cristo is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Santo Cristo stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Santo Cristo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but De Santo Cristo slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Santo Cristo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
Joao De Santo Cristo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mateus Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'These Judges are so bias its unbelievable, I dont know how these people can live with themselves'.

Event: Syn 543 - Empower
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo takes one to the side of the head.
Al Qarni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al Qarni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni stuns De Santo Cristo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Santo Cristo.
Al Qarni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the body from Al Qarni misses
and De Santo Cristo counters with a nice kick to the body.
De Santo Cristo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo misses with a looping left.
Al Qarni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Al Qarni takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that De Santo Cristo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Qarni takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Al Qarni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Al Qarni trying to control here.
Al Qarni's coaches at Martial Arts Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Santo Cristo connects with a nice short shot to Al Qarni's temple.
Al Qarni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Santo Cristo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo working over Al Qarni with some ground and pound. Al Qarni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the pace.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Santo Cristo lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Al Qarni blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo is thwarting Al Qarni's attempts to control the position.
De Santo Cristo is nestled in close to Al Qarni, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Al Qarni trying to hold on to De Santo Cristo's head to control him but De Santo Cristo postures up.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
Al Qarni is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Santo Cristo connects with a nice short shot to Al Qarni's temple.
De Santo Cristo is looking to stall here but Al Qarni recovers full guard.
De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Al Qarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo connects with a couple of short punches.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Al Qarni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santo Cristo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santo Cristo is working Al Qarni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Santo Cristo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo pushing down on Al Qarni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Santo Cristo stands up over Al Qarni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo cracks Al Qarni with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Qarni misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo pushes Al Qarni up against the cage in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Qarni.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Qarni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo scores with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni working aggressively here.
Al Qarni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Al Qarni regains guard.
De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Al Qarni keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Qarni's head.#T1#
Al Qarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo with a nice head shot there.
Al Qarni wants to sweep here but De Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Santo Cristo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Qarni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom. #T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Al Qarni is keeping the position.
Al Qarni is trying to control the position but De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Al Qarni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Santo Cristo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Qarni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Santo Cristo's guard. #REVR#
De Santo Cristo pulls Al Qarni in to control the position.
De Santo Cristo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
De Santo Cristo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santo Cristo stands up over Al Qarni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo distracts Al Qarni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Santo Cristo working some strikes from top position.
De Santo Cristo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
De Santo Cristo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Al Qarni wants to sweep but no luck.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of digs.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo content to stall in guard here.
De Santo Cristo pushes down on Al Qarni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Qarni.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Qarni blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Al Qarni breaks the clinch.
Al Qarni loads up on a big right hand but De Santo Cristo slips the punch.
De Santo Cristo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al Qarni.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Qarni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Santo Cristo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Qarni.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni lands with a hook. De Santo Cristo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.
Al Qarni is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Qarni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Qarni.
A short right from De Santo Cristo on the inside. #T1#
Al Qarni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Qarni working hard to break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Al Qarni manages to break the clinch.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Al Qarni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo is out of range.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot that snaps Al Qarni's head back.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Al Qarni keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo rushes Al Qarni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Al Qarni can't fight it off and eventually De Santo Cristo manages to take the fight to the floor. Al Qarni looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Santo Cristo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Qarni tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fahad Al Qarni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
Al Qarni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Santo Cristo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo is controlling Al Qarni's posture.#SUB2#
Al Qarni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Qarni preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Al Qarni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position.
De Santo Cristo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Al Qarni preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Qarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Santo Cristo has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni swats away the attempt to clinch by De Santo Cristo.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and De Santo Cristo moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Qarni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Santo Cristo thuds his right hand into Al Qarni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Santo Cristo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
Joao De Santo Cristo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 539 - Luminous
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naoki backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
De Santo Cristo throws a low kick but Naoki avoids it.
We've been informed that Naoki 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.
De Santo Cristo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naoki.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a double leg but Naoki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo scoring well with a low kick there.
De Santo Cristo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naoki.
De Santo Cristo cracks the inside of Naoki's front leg.
Naoki connects with a right hand. De Santo Cristo shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naoki tries to get to full guard but De Santo Cristo has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naoki has hold of De Santo Cristo's hands but De Santo Cristo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
De Santo Cristo prevents Naoki from standing back up.
De Santo Cristo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Naoki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naoki tries to get to full guard but De Santo Cristo has control of the leg.
De Santo Cristo is thwarting Naoki's attempts to control the position.
De Santo Cristo working the head and body with strikes.
De Santo Cristo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Santo Cristo. #T2#
De Santo Cristo working the head and body with strikes.
Naoki is pressing down on De Santo Cristo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Naoki holds on and takes a little breather.
De Santo Cristo controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Naoki is trying to hold De Santo Cristo in close to prevent damage but De Santo Cristo has managed to pass into half guard.
Naoki wants to improve his position but De Santo Cristo is controlling well. #T3#
De Santo Cristo wants to take a breather but Naoki is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Santo Cristo connects with a nice short shot to Naoki's temple.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Naoki is keeping him busy.
De Santo Cristo working over Naoki with some ground and pound. Naoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Naoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Santo Cristo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Santo Cristo's back!
De Santo Cristo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Naoki avoids the attempt from De Santo Cristo to control.
De Santo Cristo can't escape the position. #T4#
Naoki lands a couple of good shots and De Santo Cristo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Naoki avoiding De Santo Cristo 's attempts to control his hands.
Naoki scores with punches to the body.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Naoki controlling well, preventing De Santo Cristo from escaping the position.
Naoki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
De Santo Cristo wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Naoki avoiding De Santo Cristo 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo looks to land a right hand but Naoki moved out of range.
Naoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Santo Cristo throws a poor cross that misses
and Naoki counters with a nice body shot.
Naoki takes one to the chin there.
Naoki misses with a looping left.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Naoki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Santo Cristo swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Santo Cristo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Santo Cristo throws a body punch but Naoki moves out of range.
Naoki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Santo Cristo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Santo Cristo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Santo Cristo throws a series of punches but Naoki avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naoki tries to close the distance and clinch but De Santo Cristo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##TD#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Naoki did well to prevent De Santo Cristo getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Naoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Naoki is looking to stand up but De Santo Cristo isn't so interested in that idea.
Naoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naoki is pulling down on De Santo Cristo's head. It's preventing any offense from De Santo Cristo, at least for the moment.
Naoki wants to get back to his feet but De Santo Cristo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Naoki keeps moving.
Naoki is looking to sweep but instead, De Santo Cristo has passed into half guard.
De Santo Cristo stops Naoki from getting back to his feet.
De Santo Cristo working over Naoki with some ground and pound. Naoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Naoki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Naoki trying to control but De Santo Cristo postures up.
Naoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
De Santo Cristo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Naoki trying to control but De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo working the head and body with strikes.
De Santo Cristo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Santo Cristo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Santo Cristo tries to pass to full mount but Naoki defends it.
Naoki wants to improve his position but De Santo Cristo is controlling well.
Naoki tries to kick De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Naoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naoki tries to kick De Santo Cristo off in order to stand up. De Santo Cristo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
De Santo Cristo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
De Santo Cristo is chipping away with strikes.
Naoki tries to buck De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
Naoki defending against the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo lands a few punches from side control.
De Santo Cristo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
De Santo Cristo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Naoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Naoki strikes.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naoki connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from De Santo Cristo misses.
Naoki pushes De Santo Cristo away with a front kick.
De Santo Cristo walks into a left hand.
Naoki throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naoki.
Naoki tries to close the distance and clinch but De Santo Cristo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Naoki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Naoki throws a head kick but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
Naoki throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Naoki missing with a left hand there. De Santo Cristo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Santo Cristo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Santo Cristo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naoki keeps working.
Naoki struggling a bit here.
Naoki is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Naoki to see if he's OK.
Naoki regains half guard.
De Santo Cristo trying to advance position but Naoki counters by regaining guard.
De Santo Cristo tries to free his leg and advance position but Naoki is retaining full guard. #T2#
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Naoki is working from the bottom.
Naoki controlling De Santo Cristo's posture.
Naoki wants to control the position but De Santo Cristo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Naoki is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Santo Cristo connects with a nice short shot to Naoki's temple.
Takeshi Naoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
De Santo Cristo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naoki trying to control here. #T3#
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naoki keeps working.
Joao De Santo Cristo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naoki wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy.
De Santo Cristo working Naoki over with strikes.
De Santo Cristo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Naoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Naoki wants to get back to full guard but De Santo Cristo has passed into side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naoki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Naoki is looking to improve his position.
Naoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Naoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Naoki wants to get back to his feet but De Santo Cristo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
An out of breath Joao De Santo Cristo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 0715
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind De Santo Cristo 's knee.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Santo Cristo slips a straight right by Anderson.
De Santo Cristo wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Santo Cristo - that will leave a mark!
De Santo Cristo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Santo Cristo scrambles back to his feet.
De Santo Cristo throws a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Santo Cristo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson misses the jab.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Santo Cristo lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch.
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!
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson working aggressively here. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself. #T1#
De Santo Cristo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Santo Cristo defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to control but De Santo Cristo passes easily into half guard.
De Santo Cristo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson moves into full guard.
Anderson is trying to keep De Santo Cristo in close.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw De Santo Cristo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anderson! #REVR##T2#
De Santo Cristo is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Santo Cristo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by De Santo Cristo! #SUB#
Anderson has his feet on De Santo Cristo's thighs here. He's pushed De Santo Cristo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! De Santo Cristo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Mr Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EPL 12.9
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo slips under a jab.
De Santo Cristo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by De Santo Cristo as he connects with a hook.
Clap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets a double leg takedown into Clap's guard.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes but missing.
De Santo Cristo cracks Clap with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
De Santo Cristo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clap's head.
Clap keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully. #T1#
De Santo Cristo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Santo Cristo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo postures up in Clap's guard and throws a big left but Clap blocks it.
Clap wants to get back to his feet but De Santo Cristo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Santo Cristo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick.#T2#
De Santo Cristo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clap.
De Santo Cristo looks for a takedown but Clap sprawls well.
Clap throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch but Clap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Santo Cristo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clap.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clap fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Santo Cristo just manages to avoid it.
Clap takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Santo Cristo shoots and misses
and Clap counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clap pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clap lands a right hand.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Clap avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
Clap can't break the clinch.
Clap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Santo Cristo pushes Clap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Clap fails to land.
Clap lands a body punch.
Clap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clap lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clap is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo is controlling him.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shot to the side of Clap's head.
Clap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clap lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clap misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erick Clap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Clap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
De Santo Cristo wants a takedown.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Clap manages to break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick as Clap jumps back.#TD2#
Clap gets caught flat footed, as De Santo Cristo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Clap looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Santo Cristo has picked Clap up and slammed him! Clap can't keep hold of the triangle and De Santo Cristo manages to pass to side control!
De Santo Cristo landing strikes.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clap keeps working.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches from side control.
De Santo Cristo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by De Santo Cristo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lunges at Clap with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clap's hand.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook but Clap blocks it.
Clap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Santo Cristo misses with an uppercut
and Clap counters with a left to the body.
Clap throws a sloppy head kick and De Santo Cristo moves out of range easily.
Clap gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo wants to counter with a clinch but Clap pushes him away.
Clap avoids the head kick by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with an uppercut. Clap saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Clap there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Santo Cristo misses with a takedown attempt - Clap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Clap gets caught napping as De Santo Cristo dives in and scores a takedown. Clap manages to retain guard.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Clap wants to sweep here but De Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Clap keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Santo Cristo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clap's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Clap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clap is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Clap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Santo Cristo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Santo Cristo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
Erick Clap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Clap looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Santo Cristo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clap tries to roll over but De Santo Cristo keeps him under control.
Clap is working hard here to advance position.
De Santo Cristo stalling away here and it's allowed Clap to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
De Santo Cristo cracks Clap with a solid left hand.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Clap is keeping the position.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Clap throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Santo Cristo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Clap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Santo Cristo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Santo Cristo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Clap is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clap haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Clap throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Santo Cristo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!

Joao De Santo Cristo wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Joao De Santo Cristo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EPL 12.8
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Hawkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins thumps De Santo Cristo with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot. #TD#
De Santo Cristo gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Santo Cristo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
De Santo Cristo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
De Santo Cristo is landing with some decent strikes but Hawkins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by De Santo Cristo.#T1#
Hawkins tries to reverse the position but De Santo Cristo maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo looking to finish Hawkins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hawkins!
Hawkins is squirming around, avoiding De Santo Cristo's attempts to control the action.
Hawkins is bucking up trying to escape but De Santo Cristo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hawkins manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Santo Cristo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hawkins down. #T2#
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound from side control.
Hawkins is trying to control De Santo Cristo's posture but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
De Santo Cristo lands a few punches from side control.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawkins is defending well.
Hawkins dodges the ground and pound from De Santo Cristo.#T3#
Hawkins tries to improve position but can't.
Hawkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawkins is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawkins is defending well.
Hawkins is trying to control De Santo Cristo's posture but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
Hawkins gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Santo Cristo lands a nice short elbow.#T4##SUB2#
Hawkins actively working from the bottom here.
Hawkins trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hawkins actively working from the bottom here.
De Santo Cristo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Santo Cristo trying to control from Hawkins's half guard. Hawkins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
De Santo Cristo is in close to Hawkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo throws a good cross that connects.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Santo Cristo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab.
De Santo Cristo scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawkins should have avoided that one.
De Santo Cristo lands with a right hand.
De Santo Cristo throws a right and a left that Hawkins avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Hawkins as De Santo Cristo shoots in.
A big right from De Santo Cristo misses. #TD#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hawkins's half guard.
Hawkins tries to push off, looking to stand up, but De Santo Cristo manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound effectively.
Hawkins is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
De Santo Cristo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hawkins is bucking up trying to escape but De Santo Cristo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hawkins is squirming around, avoiding De Santo Cristo's attempts to control the action.
Hawkins is desperately trying to improve his position but De Santo Cristo has a good base and remains in mount.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo landing shots from mount.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Hawkins is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo unloading with bombs!
Lamont Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
Hawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Santo Cristo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hawkins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
De Santo Cristo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hawkins?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins is in a horrible position here. De Santo Cristo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#
Hawkins is rocked!
A big strike lands for De Santo Cristo! That's really hurt Hawkins and he's turned his back - De Santo Cristo keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! De Santo Cristo jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao De Santo Cristo!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao De Santo Cristo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lamont Hawkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

Event: EPL 12.7
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rose enables De Santo Cristo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rose manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
De Santo Cristo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rose looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Santo Cristo has picked Rose up and slammed him! Rose can't keep hold of the triangle and De Santo Cristo manages to pass to side control!
De Santo Cristo looks up at the clock and then as Rose takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Santo Cristo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from De Santo Cristo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Santo Cristo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rose down.
De Santo Cristo taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Rose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo is working Rose over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Rose is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Santo Cristo connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo slows the pace down.
Rose is not content to let De Santo Cristo control the position.
De Santo Cristo in side control, throwing shots but Rose defends.
De Santo Cristo cracks Rose with an elbow. That is naaassty.
De Santo Cristo cracks Rose with a big right hand but Rose just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Santo Cristo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Rose is trying to control De Santo Cristo's posture but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
De Santo Cristo lands an elbow. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rose tries to improve position but can't.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rose is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Rose takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Santo Cristo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Santo Cristo lands some shots froms side control.
De Santo Cristo misses with the ground and pound.
Rose takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Rose sneaks back into half guard.
De Santo Cristo working Rose over with strikes. #T4#
De Santo Cristo is just content to waste time from the top position. Rose takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Santo Cristo defends it easily.
Rose keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Rose moves out of range as De Santo Cristo strikes.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santo Cristo with a hook.
De Santo Cristo lands with an uppercut that bounces Rose off the cage and back into range.
Rose needs to keep his hands up - De Santo Cristo had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Santo Cristo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose, which made it look bad.
Rose counters with a body kick.
Donk. De Santo Cristo catches Rose right on the button with a cross.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice head shot.
De Santo Cristo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
De Santo Cristo takes the fight into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
De Santo Cristo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Rose breaks from the clinch.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Santo Cristo.
Rose feints a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Rose pushes him off.#TD#
De Santo Cristo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Rose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Axl Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rose keeping full guard, as De Santo Cristo tries to pass.
De Santo Cristo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rose's head.#SUB2#
Rose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Santo Cristo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
De Santo Cristo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Santo Cristo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Santo Cristo defends well.
De Santo Cristo slips nicely into half guard.
De Santo Cristo drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rose tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joao De Santo Cristo is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Santo Cristo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!

Joao De Santo Cristo wins by unanimous decision!
Joao De Santo Cristo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EPL 12.6
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo is trying hard to land a takedown here. St. Georges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Santo Cristo shoots in but St. Georges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St. Georges swings away with a leg kick that misses.
You can see that De Santo Cristo has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A nice combination there by De Santo Cristo. #CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier St. Georges has been cut.
St. Georges scores with a nice head shot.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch there but St. Georges circles away. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and pushes St. Georges back into the cage.
St. Georges prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but St. Georges avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but St. Georges avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
St. Georges wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
St. Georges manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fighters circling - De Santo Cristo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gauthier St. Georges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
De Santo Cristo misses with a wild combination.
St. Georges tries to clinch there but De Santo Cristo circles away.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from St. Georges misses.
A jab from De Santo Cristo misses.
De Santo Cristo closes this distance looking for a takedown but St. Georges circles away.
Gauthier St. Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
St. Georges uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Santo Cristo has time to react.
Nice defenses there by St. Georges.
De Santo Cristo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Santo Cristo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
St. Georges misses with a straight left.
St. Georges misses with a looping right.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Georges is just out of range.
St. Georges misses with a hook. De Santo Cristo ducked under it nicely.
St. Georges lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Santo Cristo throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it.#CL#
St. Georges pushes De Santo Cristo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed St. Georges clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo missing with strikes. #T2#
St. Georges is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
De Santo Cristo punches St. Georges on the ear. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo landing with strikes. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. St. Georges defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
De Santo Cristo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
St. Georges defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De Santo Cristo's arms.
St. Georges tries to escape but De Santo Cristo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
De Santo Cristo misses with punches from the back.
De Santo Cristo keeps control of the position as St. Georges tries to break free. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St. Georges manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
St. Georges fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Santo Cristo on the side of the head.
St. Georges slips a jab and a cross from De Santo Cristo.
St. Georges ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St. Georges walks into a straight right hand from De Santo Cristo.#CL#
St. Georges rushes De Santo Cristo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
St. Georges gets through De Santo Cristo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
St. Georges struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, De Santo Cristo scores with a nice short uppercut.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo avoids a wild elbow strike from St. Georges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges gets through De Santo Cristo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
St. Georges gets underhooks to prevent De Santo Cristo's takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo avoids a wild elbow strike from St. Georges.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
St. Georges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Georges is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santo Cristo's elbow.
St. Georges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Santo Cristo.
St. Georges throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Georges controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gauthier St. Georges will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier St. Georges's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
St. Georges throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Santo Cristo goes for a double leg but St. Georges avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as St. Georges continues to drive forward.
De Santo Cristo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
St. Georges throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St. Georges connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
St. Georges avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
St. Georges instigates a clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gauthier St. Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from St. Georges.
De Santo Cristo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this one to the mat.
St. Georges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short right from St. Georges.
De Santo Cristo is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo presses St. Georges against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St. Georges gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.#T1#
St. Georges lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from De Santo Cristo.
St. Georges tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
St. Georges lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St. Georges misses with an elbow over the top.
De Santo Cristo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
St. Georges throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St. Georges presses De Santo Cristo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Santo Cristo wants a takedown.
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by St. Georges after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, De Santo Cristo scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Georges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from St. Georges.
St. Georges comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gauthier St. Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
St. Georges lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St. Georges.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Santo Cristo can do to turn this around?
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
A short left from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St. Georges misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
St. Georges is pressed up against the cage. De Santo Cristo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St. Georges down to the mat. St. Georges avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
St. Georges tries to keep at a distance but De Santo Cristo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from St. Georges.
A right hook to the body lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Santo Cristos head.
De Santo Cristo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St. Georges fights it off and pushes away nicely.
St. Georges connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Santo Cristo momentarily.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
St. Georges goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Santo Cristo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but St. Georges defends it well.
De Santo Cristo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St. Georges moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
St. Georges throws a one two combo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
Gauthier St. Georges is winning the standup battle so far.
St. Georges cracks De Santo Cristo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
St. Georges connects with a body shot.
St. Georges getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by St. Georges - just one landing.
De Santo Cristo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Georges connects with a jab.#CL#
St. Georges clinches up with De Santo Cristo and pushes him back against the cage.
St. Georges scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
A right hand to the body from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. St. Georges is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo goes for a takedown in the clinch but St. Georges prevents it.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from St. Georges.
St. Georges is leaning against De Santo Cristo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but St. Georges avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
St. Georges lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for St. Georges.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Georges gets underhooks to prevent De Santo Cristo's takedown attempt.
St. Georges creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Santo Cristo's defenses.
St. Georges lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Joao De Santo Cristo's cut even more.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but St. Georges regains guard immediately. #ES#
St. Georges has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De Santo Cristo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier St. Georges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St. Georges 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!

Gauthier St. Georges wins by unanimous decision!

Event: EPL 12.5
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Thrul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Santo Cristo thumps Thrul with a low kick.#CL#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo drops his hands momentarily and Thrul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thrul throws a sloppy head kick
and De Santo Cristo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thrul is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thrul throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo is looking to counter the offense by Thrul and move into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that De Santo Cristo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thrul lands with a straight right. De Santo Cristo didn't see that one coming.
Thrul feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Santo Cristo's calf.
Good shot there by De Santo Cristo.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Thrul closes the distance and pushes De Santo Cristo back into the cage.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrul. #T1#
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
Thrul struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from Thrul. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo scoring well with a low kick there.
De Santo Cristo throws the left hand but Thrul avoids the punch easily.
De Santo Cristo throws out a loose jab but Thrul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrul.
Nice uppercut there from Thrul.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santo Cristo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Santo Cristo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Thrul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrul.#T2#
De Santo Cristo lands a really nice looking cross but Thrul seems unphased.
Thrul slips under a jab.
De Santo Cristo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thrul.
Thrul throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thrul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Santo Cristo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrul. Thrul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Santo Cristo tries to bum rush Thrul with a series of wild strikes but Thrul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Santo Cristo tried to score with a low kick but Thrul checks it.
Thrul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as De Santo Cristo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Santo Cristo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thrul.
De Santo Cristo misses the jab.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
De Santo Cristo lands a left and a right that sends Thrul crashing to the canvas! De Santo Cristo dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Thrul is rocked!
Thrul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thrul is still in real trouble! Can De Santo Cristo finish him?
Thrul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thrul seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Santo Cristo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thrul working to try and regain half guard.
Thrul bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thrul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Santo Cristo's guard. #T4#
De Santo Cristo gets full guard.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position but Thrul postures up.
De Santo Cristo keeping moving, preventing Thrul from controlling successfully.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Santo Cristo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thrul throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thrul stands up over De Santo Cristo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Thrul shoots in and bounces De Santo Cristo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thrul is working De Santo Cristo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thrul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrul can do to turn this around?
Thrul trying to control but De Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thrul's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thrul looking for subs off his back but De Santo Cristo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thrul on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
De Santo Cristo prevents Thrul from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thrul looking for submissions off his back.
De Santo Cristo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Santo Cristo prevents Thrul from improving his position.
De Santo Cristo is keen to just control but Thrul is a slippery customer.
Thrul gets full guard.
Thrul keeping full guard, as De Santo Cristo tries to pass.
Aznar Thrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thrul is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
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.
De Santo Cristo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joao De Santo Cristo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thrul is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Santo Cristo passes into side control, despite Thrul's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thrul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Santo Cristo but great work by Thrul.
De Santo Cristo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Santo Cristo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thrul is looking to control De Santo Cristo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thrul avoid being mounted?
Thrul tries to get to full guard but De Santo Cristo has control of the leg.
De Santo Cristo is nestled in close to Thrul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Thrul wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Santo Cristo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thrul gets full guard.
Thrul looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo passes Thrul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thrul moves into full guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Thrul keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo postures up. #T4#
Thrul wants to control the position but De Santo Cristo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
De Santo Cristo blocks the strikes from Thrul.
De Santo Cristo lands with a punch from half guard.
Thrul strikes from the bottom but De Santo Cristo uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Thrul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thrul misses with a strike from the bottom.
Thrul seems a little lost for a moment, as De Santo Cristo dominates the positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo is chipping away with strikes.
De Santo Cristo grinds an elbow into Thrul's temple.
Thrul wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!

Joao De Santo Cristo wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Joao De Santo Cristo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EPL 12.4
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Santo Cristo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Santo Cristo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Santo Cristo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matoshin. Matoshin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matoshin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
De Santo Cristo connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the strikes.
De Santo Cristo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Matoshin.
A bone on bone clash there as Matoshin blocks the leg kick.
Matoshin fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Santo Cristo just manages to avoid it.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick
and De Santo Cristo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Santo Cristo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Santo Cristo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as De Santo Cristo blocks the low kick.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santo Cristo is just out of range.
Matoshin misses with a body kick. #T1#
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matoshin takes a swing at De Santo Cristo's ribcage but misses.
De Santo Cristo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the body kick.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick
and Matoshin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Santo Cristo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo looks for a takedown but Matoshin sprawls well.
Matoshin tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matoshin lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Matoshin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Matoshin swings widly with a right hand
and De Santo Cristo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Matoshin clinches up with De Santo Cristo and pushes him back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo tries to score a body lock takedown but Matoshin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Matoshin.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin is pressed up against the cage. De Santo Cristo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matoshin down to the mat. Matoshin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
A slow jab from De Santo Cristo misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matoshin. #T3#
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
De Santo Cristo tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range nicely.
De Santo Cristo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matoshin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Santo Cristo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matoshin drops his hands momentarily and De Santo Cristo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Matoshin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matoshin is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Santo Cristo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matoshin looking for a sweep. Not yet Matoshin, not yet.
Matoshin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matoshin controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
Matoshin is pulling down on De Santo Cristo's head. It's preventing any offense from De Santo Cristo, at least for the moment.
Matoshin wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Santo Cristo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid body kick from Matoshin.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Santo Cristo swings widly with a right hand
and Matoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matoshin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Santo Cristo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Santo Cristo.
A quick step to the side and Matoshin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matoshin's calf.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matoshin's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matoshin.
No joy there for De Santo Cristo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matoshin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo doesn't manage to clinch there - Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
De Santo Cristo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matoshin's head.
Matoshin tries to clinch but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo shoots and misses
and Matoshin counters with a low kick, right behind De Santo Cristo 's knee.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matoshin's head backwards.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Matoshin.
Sloppy strikes from De Santo Cristo. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Matoshin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Matoshin counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo avoids the head kick by Matoshin. #T2#
Matoshin wants to slow De Santo Cristo down by chopping away at his legs.
De Santo Cristo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Santo Cristo throws out the jab.
Matoshin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matoshin defends it well.
A good leg kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a jab when De Santo Cristo was well out of range.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Matoshin.
De Santo Cristo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matoshin throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from De Santo Cristo misses.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. De Santo Cristo shakes it off.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Santo Cristo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matoshin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matoshin there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Matoshin is having none of it. #T3#
Matoshin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Santo Cristo.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
De Santo Cristo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matoshin tries to land a leg kick but De Santo Cristo saw it coming and moves away.
De Santo Cristo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
De Santo Cristo lands with a shot to the body.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matoshin defends it well.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
Matoshin thuds a left hand into De Santo Cristo's body.
De Santo Cristo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by De Santo Cristo.
Matoshin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and De Santo Cristo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matoshin's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin has control of De Santo Cristo's left arm, preventing De Santo Cristo from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matoshin is trying to keep De Santo Cristo in close.
Matoshin wants to sweep here but De Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment.
Matoshin controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
Matoshin looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santo Cristo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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 Toshi Matoshin.
I think Matoshin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!

Toshi Matoshin wins by unanimous decision!
Toshi Matoshin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EPL 12.3
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Santo Cristo misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Santo Cristo.
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks a head kick by McKane.
De Santo Cristo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKane throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Santo Cristo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on De Santo Cristo's shoulder, as De Santo Cristo tries to avoid the shot.
De Santo Cristo throws a series of punches but McKane moves out of range.
McKane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but McKane checks it.
McKane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Santo Cristo on the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from De Santo Cristo misses the target.
McKane throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Santo Cristo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Santo Cristo throws a looping overhand right but McKane ducks down to avoid it.
McKane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Santo Cristo with the counter takedown but McKane avoids it easily.
De Santo Cristo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McKane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
De Santo Cristo throws a head kick that misses.
McKane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Santo Cristo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozzy McKane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKane missing with a left hand there. De Santo Cristo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Santo Cristo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKane is fending him off so far but De Santo Cristo persists. Nope, McKane circles away and we're back to standing.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McKane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Santo Cristo.
McKane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Santo Cristo motions for McKane to come forward. De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets a double leg takedown into McKane's guard.
McKane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McKane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McKane is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but McKane keeps moving.
McKane trying to keep a closed guard but De Santo Cristo is proving a slippery customer.
McKane has momentary wrist control but De Santo Cristo slips an elbow through the middle.
McKane pulls De Santo Cristo in to control the position.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Santo Cristo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKane throwing a counter right hand but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot.
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!
De Santo Cristo slips a jab from McKane.#T3#
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Santo Cristo lands a head kick!
De Santo Cristo goes for a double leg but McKane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKane continues to drive forward.
McKane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McKane tries to land a front kick but De Santo Cristo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Santo Cristo throws a right and a left that McKane avoids nicely.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the strikes.
McKane walks into a straight right hand from De Santo Cristo.
McKane misses with a looping right.
McKane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from McKane does it's job there.
De Santo Cristo lands a glancing blow to the side of McKane's head.
McKane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
McKane wants to slow De Santo Cristo down by chopping away at his legs.
De Santo Cristo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McKane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Santo Cristo slips a straight right by McKane.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but McKane sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo has a takedown stuffed.
Ozzy McKane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKane circles away.#T4#
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McKane looks to throw the jab but De Santo Cristo is out of range.
De Santo Cristo lands a two punch combo.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from McKane #CL2#
and De Santo Cristo counters by moving into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo is leaning against McKane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from McKane.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKane blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
McKane blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
McKane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKane misses with a hook.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a front kick but McKane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McKane misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a big shot that misses.
De Santo Cristo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Santo Cristo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on De Santo Cristo's shoulder, as De Santo Cristo tries to avoid the shot.
De Santo Cristo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McKane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Santo Cristo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKane avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Santo Cristo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
McKane looks to land a right hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range.
De Santo Cristo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKane lunges at De Santo Cristo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Santo Cristo's hand.
De Santo Cristo staying out of range there.
De Santo Cristo slips under a jab from McKane.
McKane's corner calls for a 1-2. McKane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Santo Cristo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo cracks McKane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKane sprawls well. McKane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Santo Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ozzy McKane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
McKane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santo Cristo fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo walks into a straight right hand from McKane.
De Santo Cristo slips a straight right by McKane.
McKane connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
De Santo Cristo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook.
De Santo Cristo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Santo Cristo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Santo Cristo scrambles back to his feet.
De Santo Cristo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKane as he jumps to the side.
McKane misses with a body kick.
De Santo Cristo staying out of range there.
McKane staying out of range there.
McKane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKane throws out a loose jab but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
McKane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Santo Cristo.
McKane is trying to control De Santo Cristo's posture but De Santo Cristo avoids it. #T3#
McKane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McKane is not content to let De Santo Cristo control the position.
McKane is trying to control but can't.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Santo Cristo wants to take a breather but McKane is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McKane has hold of De Santo Cristo's hands but De Santo Cristo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Santo Cristo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Santo Cristo working over McKane with some ground and pound. McKane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Santo Cristo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Santo Cristo uses his free foot to push down on McKane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McKane.
McKane can't escape the position.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McKane bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ozzy McKane showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Ozzy McKane!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Ozzy McKane!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight as a draw!

Ozzy McKane wins by majority decision!
Ozzy McKane spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EPL 12.2
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Fenix circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Fenix counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Santo Cristo!
De Santo Cristo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
My spies in Heavy Metal inform me that Fenix has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sloppy strikes there by Fenix.
Fenix lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Santo Cristo down.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo dodges the ground and pound from Fenix.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo's coaches at Brazilian Elite Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
De Santo Cristo is not content to let Fenix control the position.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control Fenix's posture but Fenix avoids it. #T1#
De Santo Cristo tries to bench press Fenix off him but Fenix keeps the position.
Fenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Santo Cristo keeps working.
Fenix throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and De Santo Cristo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
De Santo Cristo trying to control from the bottom.
Fenix is trying to control the action in half guard but De Santo Cristo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fenix is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep. Fenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Fenix is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick nicely.
De Santo Cristo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch.
Fenix lands with a nice body punch.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range.#TD2#
Fenix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Santo Cristo did well to prevent Fenix getting side control.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. De Santo Cristo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Santo Cristo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fenix throwing strikes from guard but De Santo Cristo blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fenix postures up in De Santo Cristo's guard and throws a big left but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo controls Fenix momentarily but Fenix frees himself.
Fenix being controlled here momentarily.
De Santo Cristo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
De Santo Cristo postures up and lands a big shot to Fenix's brow.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fenix is retaining full guard.
Fenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santo Cristo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Fenix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Santo Cristo defends well.#SUB2#
Fenix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santo Cristo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Tristan Fenix has been cut.
Fenix misses with a hook.
Fenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Santo Cristo.
Fenix throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Santo Cristo throws a looping overhand right but Fenix ducks down to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by De Santo Cristo.
Fenix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fenix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No joy there for De Santo Cristo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Santo Cristo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fenix throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Santo Cristo attempts a counter takedown but Fenix avoids it well and moves away.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fenix throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Santo Cristo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fenix delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Fenix shoots in and drives through. De Santo Cristo sprawls well.
De Santo Cristo throws a head kick that misses.
Fenix throws a looping overhand right but De Santo Cristo ducks down to avoid it.
Fenix lands a glancing blow to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.#TD#
De Santo Cristo looking to score a takedown here. Fenix is defending well but De Santo Cristo drives through and ends up in Fenix's guard.
De Santo Cristo connects with a couple of short punches.
Fenix controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Fenix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Santo Cristo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Fenix has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Santo Cristo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fenix.
Fenix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Santo Cristo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fenix is looking for a sweep.
Fenix takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fenix rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Santo Cristo's guard! Nice work there by Fenix! #T3#
De Santo Cristo keeping moving, preventing Fenix from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but instead Fenix has moved into half guard.
Fenix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Santo Cristo works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Santo Cristo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo is adopting a defensive guard.
Fenix trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Santo Cristo pulls Fenix in close to prevent any damage.
Tristan Fenix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fenix landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo pulls Fenix in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!

Tristan Fenix wins by unanimous decision!
Tristan Fenix bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EPL 12.1
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Highlander as he jumps to the side.
The Highlander tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Highlander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but The Highlander is avoiding it.
De Santo Cristo looks for the body kick but The Highlander saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Highlander. De Santo Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from The Highlander.
The Highlander looks to throw the jab but De Santo Cristo is out of range.
The Highlander has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Santo Cristo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Highlander throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
De Santo Cristo shoots in and gets a takedown into The Highlander's guard.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Santo Cristo won't allow The Highlander to sweep him here.
De Santo Cristo throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
De Santo Cristo postures up. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing The Highlander to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! De Santo Cristo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - The Highlander pulls down on the head and he's put De Santo Cristo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Conor The Highlander!
Conor The Highlander was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN 517 - Hoshino vs Lil wayne
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo with a jab.
Rollins misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Santo Cristo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rollins checks a low kick from De Santo Cristo.#TD#
Rollins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rollins is looking to take a break and control but De Santo Cristo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rollins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Santo Cristo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Santo Cristo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rollins.
De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but Rollins is controlling well.
De Santo Cristo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rollins lands a nice short elbow.
De Santo Cristo is trying to maintain the position but Rollins is very close to passing his half guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but Rollins is controlling well.
De Santo Cristo controlling the position for now.
De Santo Cristo is trying to maintain the position but Rollins is very close to passing his half guard.
De Santo Cristo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rollins. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rollins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Santo Cristo defends it well.
Rollins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rollins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rollins is pressing down on De Santo Cristo's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Santo Cristo is holding on for now.
De Santo Cristo moves into full guard.
Rollins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Santo Cristo is trying to keep Rollins in close. #T3#
Rollins is looking to work some ground and pound but De Santo Cristo has wrist control.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rollins swings for the body but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Rollins.
De Santo Cristo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. De Santo Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
A little feinted left hand from Rollins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Rollins misses its target.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rollins.#TD#
Rollins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Santo Cristo manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Rollins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rollins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo manages to get to full guard.
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
De Santo Cristo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rollins is out of range.
De Santo Cristo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Santo Cristos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on De Santo Cristo's shoulder, as De Santo Cristo tries to avoid the shot.
Rollins misses with a right hand
and De Santo Cristo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking.
Rollins moves out of range as De Santo Cristo strikes.
Rollins is looking to counter punch.
Rollins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Santo Cristo can do to turn this around?
De Santo Cristo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rollins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Santo Cristo thinking. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rollins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
Rollins tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Rollins has De Santo Cristo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rollins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending De Santo Cristo tumbling to the mat - Rollins dives into De Santo Cristo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here.
Rollins content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rollins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Santo Cristo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep here but Rollins controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A slow jab from De Santo Cristo misses its intended target.
As De Santo Cristo backs away, Rollins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rollins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far.
De Santo Cristo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rollins looks for the body kick but De Santo Cristo saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rollins.
Nice body kick from Rollins.
Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Rollins.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Santo Cristo.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
Rollins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo lands with a nice body punch.
Rollins's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Santo Cristo under the eye.#TD#
Rollins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Rollins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Santo Cristo some visible discomfort.
De Santo Cristo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rollins tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control Rollins's posture but Rollins avoids it.
De Santo Cristo is looking to regain half guard here but Rollins keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Rollins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Santo Cristo keeps working.
We've been hearing that Rollins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control Rollins's posture but Rollins avoids it.
Rollins working the body and head with strikes.
De Santo Cristo is trying to get back to half guard.
Rollins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rollins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rollins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rollins throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo blocks the body kick.
De Santo Cristo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Santo Cristo throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it.
De Santo Cristo thows a leg kick but Rollins checks it
and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocks a head kick by Rollins.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the body
and Rollins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Santo Cristo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rollins rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Rollins.
Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Santo Cristo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rollins thuds a left hand into De Santo Cristo's body.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo blocks a low kick nicely.
Rollins dodges the punch combination from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Rollins with a jab.
De Santo Cristo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rollins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rollins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Santo Cristo to score with a decent uppercut.
De Santo Cristo wants to slow Rollins down by chopping away at his legs.
De Santo Cristo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins delivers a nice body kick.
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and De Santo Cristo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rollins blocking some punches. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and De Santo Cristo manages to end up in side control.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins can't do much from the bottom here.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
Rollins is trying to control De Santo Cristo's posture but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound but Rollins is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Santo Cristo tries to score with some ground and pound. Rollins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3##SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rollins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rollins is looking to reverse the position.
De Santo Cristo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rollins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rollins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rollins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rollins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Santo Cristo's guard. #REVR#
Rollins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rollins won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here.
De Santo Cristo controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself.
Rollins wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rollins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rollins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Castor Rollins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rollins 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Castor Rollins thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SYN 115 Pedro vs Smith 2
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Saibot's corner calls for a 1-2. Saibot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick nicely.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot leaves De Santo Cristo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Santo Cristo misses with a double jab
and Saibot counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. De Santo Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo misses with a looping right.
De Santo Cristo darts in trying to clinch
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot throws the kick towards the body but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Santo Cristo. Saibot shrugs it off though. #T1#
De Santo Cristo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santo Cristo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot counters with a left and a right that stings De Santo Cristo. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
De Santo Cristo presses Saibot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Saibot lands a body punch.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has clasped his hands together around Saibot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
De Santo Cristo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2##SUB2#
De Santo Cristo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Santo Cristo misses with the ground and pound.
Saibot takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Saibot wants to control but De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo misses with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo working away.
Saibot is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
De Santo Cristo misses with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes but Saibot manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
De Santo Cristo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saibot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saibot wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping him busy.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo has one of Saibot's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T4#
You can see the frustration on De Santo Cristo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo regains half guard.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Santo Cristo is doing well to control the position and prevent Saibot from advancing to side control.
De Santo Cristo manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2##CL2#
De Santo Cristo has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Santo Cristo works on Saibot's body with a couple of short punches.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot gets through De Santo Cristo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo tries to score a body lock takedown but Saibot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Santo Cristo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot lands a right hand.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo wants a takedown.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has clasped his hands together around Saibot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Saibot is looking for a sweep.#T1#
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound but Saibot is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saibot has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Santo Cristo in side control, throwing shots but Saibot defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound but Saibot is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saibot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Santo Cristo's guard! Nice work there by Saibot!
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saibot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saibot preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo has Saibot pulled in close to control his posture.
De Santo Cristo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
De Santo Cristo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
De Santo Cristo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saibot blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot is holding on to half guard well.
De Santo Cristo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saibot's head.
Saibot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
De Santo Cristo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
De Santo Cristo avoids a kick to the body.
De Santo Cristo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saibot!
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick that misses.
De Santo Cristo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch.
Saibot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saibot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. De Santo Cristo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo clinches with his opponent.
De Santo Cristo gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Saibot.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Saibot.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot lands with a straight right. De Santo Cristo didn't see that one coming.
De Santo Cristo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saibot can pounce on him. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo rushes Saibot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo has Saibot pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Santo Cristo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saibot tumbling to the mat - De Santo Cristo dives into Saibot's guard.
Saibot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Saibot keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
De Santo Cristo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Santo Cristo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Santo Cristo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Santo Cristo throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by De Santo Cristo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Santo Cristo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo has Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Santo Cristo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but Saibot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saibot working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
Saibot lands with a short shot to the head.
Saibot tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it. #T3#
Saibot working aggressively here.
Saibot misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Saibot blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Saibot lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
De Santo Cristo is trying to drag Saibot to the mat but Saibot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for De Santo Cristo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saibot.#T4#
Saibot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
Saibot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saibot blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo has Saibot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saibot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Santo Cristo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saibot stops a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo is working Saibot over against the cage.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saibot is trying to keep an underhook but De Santo Cristo manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Saibot manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. De Santo Cristo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Santo Cristo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Noob Saibot!
Our winner, Noob Saibot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 511 - Pedro vs Bashorov
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1##CL2#
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Icky misses with a body punch.
Icky is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage.
Icky lands a nice shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from Icky.
Icky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Icky prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo wants the takedown. Icky is fighting it off but De Santo Cristo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Icky's guard against the cage.
De Santo Cristo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Icky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Icky keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
Icky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Icky is keeping the position for now. #T1#
De Santo Cristo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Icky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo looking to sit in guard and control but Icky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Icky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Icky 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.
De Santo Cristo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Icky misses with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Icky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Santo Cristo delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
De Santo Cristo digs a good body shot into Icky's ribs.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body kick.
Icky connects with a leg kick. De Santo Cristo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook
and Icky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Icky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Icky.
Icky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Icky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Icky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a chopping leg kick but Icky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Icky tenderised De Santo Cristo's leg. De Santo Cristo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Icky misses with an uppercut. De Santo Cristo saw that one coming.
Icky lands with an uppercut that bounces De Santo Cristo off the cage and back into range.
De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Icky.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Icky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Icky throws a shot from downtown. De Santo Cristo moves away and avoids it.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Icky misses the target. #T4#
Icky scores with a spinning back kick!
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Icky.
Icky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A thudding body kick lands there by Icky!
De Santo Cristo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Icky counters with a nice body kick.
Icky lands a glancing blow to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
De Santo Cristo scores with a spinning back kick!
De Santo Cristo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Icky is out of range.
Icky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Santo Cristo to score with a decent uppercut.
Icky moves away from the strike by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Icky sprawls well. Icky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Santo Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ricky Icky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Icky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for De Santo Cristo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Icky. That's going to slow De Santo Cristo down.
De Santo Cristo fakes the leg kick and cracks Icky in the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Santo Cristo misses with a takedown
and Icky counters with a right hand to the body.
Icky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Santo Cristo can do to turn this around?
De Santo Cristo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Icky jabs De Santo Cristo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ricky Icky is winning the standup battle so far.
De Santo Cristo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Icky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Icky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Icky's ribcage but misses.
Icky throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Santo Cristo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo working the strikes but Icky uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
De Santo Cristo throws a strike but Icky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Icky looking for a sweep. Not yet Icky, not yet.
De Santo Cristo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Santo Cristo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Santo Cristo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo postures up in Icky's guard and throws a big left but Icky blocks it.
Icky working a defensive guard here.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
De Santo Cristo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Icky is keeping the position for now.
De Santo Cristo postures up in Icky's guard and throws a big left but Icky blocks it.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Icky is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Santo Cristo trying to move into half guard but instead Icky has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Santo Cristo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Icky is fighting to break De Santo Cristo's control of his arms but De Santo Cristo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Icky stopping the sweep attempt from De Santo Cristo.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Icky sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Santo Cristo thuds a left hand into Icky's body.
De Santo Cristo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Santo Cristo doesn't manage to clinch there - Icky circles away. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Icky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Santo Cristo landing a few strikes. #T4#
De Santo Cristo working away.
De Santo Cristo taking a breather here.
De Santo Cristo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Santo Cristo with the ground and pound but Icky regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the action in half guard but Icky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Icky is looking to improve his position.
Icky trying to hold on to De Santo Cristo's head to control him but De Santo Cristo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
De Santo Cristo scores with a decent looking hook.
De Santo Cristo throws a low kick, looking for Icky's leg but Icky calmly moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo misses with a kick to the body.
Icky cracks a nice hook into De Santo Cristo's ribs.
Icky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick which misses Icky's front leg but catches the back leg as Icky tries to avoid it.
Icky misses with a few strikes there.
De Santo Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Santo Cristo slips a jab from Icky.
Icky throws a lazy uppercut
and De Santo Cristo counters with a nice body kick.
Icky motions for De Santo Cristo to come forward. Icky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Icky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Icky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Icky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Santo Cristo circles away quickly and effectively.
Icky throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
Icky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo. #T1#
Icky lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Santo Cristo defending well as Icky loads up on a big left hand.
De Santo Cristo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Icky.
De Santo Cristo misses with a kick to the body.
De Santo Cristo thumps Icky with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch there but Icky circles away.
It looked like Icky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but Icky checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Icky misses the target.
De Santo Cristo connects with a body shot.
Icky throws the kick towards the body but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
Nice body kick there by De Santo Cristo.
Icky misses with a wild body shot.
Icky lands a body shot.
De Santo Cristo moves to clinch but Icky breaks away
and Icky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Icky.
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Icky.
De Santo Cristo jabs at Icky's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santo Cristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Santo Cristo doesn't manage to clinch there - Icky circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Icky. De Santo Cristo shrugs it off though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo scores with a body shot.
Icky avoids the body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Icky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a double leg but Icky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Icky walks into a stiff left hand from De Santo Cristo.
Icky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Santo Cristo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Icky was well out of range. Poor timing from De Santo Cristo.#T3#
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Icky lands with an overhand left.
Icky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Santo Cristo can pounce on him.
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Icky keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Icky. That snapped De Santo Cristo's head back.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up but Icky circles away and keeps his distance.
De Santo Cristo connects with a body shot that sends Icky's belly button to the back.
De Santo Cristo cracks Icky with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the side of Icky's head but Icky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Icky scores with a hook.
Icky misses with a series of wild punches.
Icky lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Santo Cristo's sensitive parts. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Santo Cristo lands in his opponent's guard.
De Santo Cristo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Icky keeps working.
Icky is looking for a sweep. De Santo Cristo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Icky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Icky manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao De Santo Cristo.
I think De Santo Cristo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao De Santo Cristo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 507 - Donnelly vs Keosayan
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Santo Cristo's sensitive parts.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Santo Cristo moves away.
Rollins misses with the combination.
De Santo Cristo connects with a body shot.
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Santo Cristo to score with a decent uppercut.
De Santo Cristo digs a good body shot into Rollins's ribs.
De Santo Cristo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Santo Cristo scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and pushes Rollins back into the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rollins.
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rollins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch but De Santo Cristo keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Rollins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it. #TD#
De Santo Cristo wants the takedown. Rollins is fighting it off but De Santo Cristo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rollins's guard against the cage.#T1#
Rollins is trying to control the position but De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rollins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Santo Cristo throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing that De Santo Cristo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Santo Cristo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rollins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rollins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rollins keeping full guard, as De Santo Cristo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rollins throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Santo Cristo uses it to pass to side control.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Santo Cristo cracks Rollins with a big elbow. #T3#
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches from side control.
De Santo Cristo working the head and body with strikes.
Rollins tries to buck De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins is not content to let De Santo Cristo control the position.
Rollins tries to buck De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.#T4#
De Santo Cristo is chipping away with strikes.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rollins to see if he's OK.
De Santo Cristo working away.
De Santo Cristo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rollins struggling a bit here.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo is trying to get an arm triangle but Rollins is defending well.
Rollins manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Santo Cristo lands with an overhand left.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Rollins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rollins gets underhooks to prevent De Santo Cristo's takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Rollins.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rollins breaks from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo thuds his shin into the meat of Rollins's side.
Rollins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rollins wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch
and Rollins counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo is out of range.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a combination that misses
and Rollins counters with a left to the body.
Rollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rollins will feel that in the morning.#CL#
De Santo Cristo has closed the distance and engaged Rollins in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Rollins. #T2#
Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins stalling in the clinch but De Santo Cristo improves position. #BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rollins lands a nice shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as De Santo Cristo blocks the leg kick.
De Santo Cristo thumps Rollins with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo misses with a takedown attempt - Rollins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rollins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rollins shapes to counter with a head kick.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
De Santo Cristo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rollins. That did some damage!
De Santo Cristo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rollins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Santo Cristo scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Santo Cristo moves away.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Rollins throws a leg kick which misses De Santo Cristo's front leg but catches the back leg as De Santo Cristo tries to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
De Santo Cristo fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
Rollins connects with a solid leg kick.
De Santo Cristo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rollins. Rollins obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
Rollins tries a low kick but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
De Santo Cristo avoids the body shot from Rollins.
De Santo Cristo is looking to slow Rollins down with leg kicks.
De Santo Cristo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santo Cristo connects with a jab.
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting De Santo Cristo counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao De Santo Cristo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Santo Cristo. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Rollins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Rollins feints a counter leg kick.
Rollins blocks the body kick.
De Santo Cristo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rollins's sensitive parts.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up
and Rollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rollins keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Rollins. No joy for De Santo Cristo on that attempt.
Donk. De Santo Cristo catches Rollins right on the button with a cross.
Rollins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Santo Cristo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Santo Cristo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to avoid it but De Santo Cristo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rollins to the ground. Rollins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rollins feints a counter leg kick.
De Santo Cristo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Santo Cristo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Rollins strikes.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
Rollins thows a leg kick but De Santo Cristo checks it
and De Santo Cristo counters with a body kick that stops Rollins in his tracks momentarily.
De Santo Cristo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Santo Cristo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Santo Cristo - that will leave a mark!
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!
De Santo Cristo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rollins throws a big counter head kick but De Santo Cristo avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from De Santo Cristo. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick that knocks Rollins off balance momentarily.#TD#
Rollins gets caught flat footed, as De Santo Cristo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Santo Cristo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Rollins is looking for a triangle but De Santo Cristo pushes his legs off easily.
De Santo Cristo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rollins has an active guard here but De Santo Cristo has managed to pass into half guard.
Rollins won't allow De Santo Cristo to pass to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
De Santo Cristo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from De Santo Cristo.
Rollins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rollins is trying to control but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Rollins actively working from the bottom here.
Rollins is trying to stand up here but De Santo Cristo is controlling him well.
De Santo Cristo trying to control from half guard but Rollins is working away. #SUB2#
Rollins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Santo Cristo pulls his head out easily.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rollins is looking for a sweep. De Santo Cristo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Santo Cristo is nestled in close to Rollins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if De Santo Cristo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
A very excited looking Joao De Santo Cristo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 502 - Gymer vs Golstein
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strange throws a sloppy body shot
and De Santo Cristo counters with a three punch combo that has Strange backing up. Strange nods at De Santo Cristo to acknowledge the strikes.
De Santo Cristo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Santo Cristo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Santo Cristo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strange takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
De Santo Cristo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strange doesn't seem bothered though.
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Santo Cristo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strange at a distance.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
De Santo Cristo clinches.
Strange tries to land a knee to the head but De Santo Cristo blocks with his arms.
De Santo Cristo digs a right hand into Strange's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strange's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Strange avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
Strange is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Santo Cristo is defending well for now.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Strange prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo. #TD#
De Santo Cristo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and De Santo Cristo manages to end up in side control.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Strange's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strange manages to get back to half guard.
Strange wants to improve his position but De Santo Cristo is controlling well. #SUB2#
Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strange with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Strange with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Santo Cristo working Strange over with strikes. #T2#
Strange is trying to control but De Santo Cristo passes into side control!
Strange is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo is working Strange over with some ground and pound from side control.
Strange tries to bench press De Santo Cristo off him but De Santo Cristo keeps the position.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strange keeps working.
Strange taking a bit of punishment here - De Santo Cristo scoring with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Santo Cristo landing a few strikes.
De Santo Cristo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strange taking punishment in the form of punches.
De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
De Santo Cristo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strange manages to get back to half guard.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strange wants to improve his position but De Santo Cristo is controlling well. #SUB2#
Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strange is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Santo Cristo prevents Strange from improving his position.#SUB2#
Strange actively working from the bottom here.
Strange throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Strange is trying to control but can't.
De Santo Cristo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Santo Cristo works his way into full mount!
De Santo Cristo lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo throws a right and a left that Strange avoids nicely.
Strange tries to land a front kick but De Santo Cristo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Santo Cristo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strange with the counter takedown but De Santo Cristo avoids it easily.
Strange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Santo Cristo.
Strange misses with a double jab. #CL#
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch successfully.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Strange controls his hands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Santo Cristo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Strange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Santo Cristo wants a takedown.
Strange lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Strange fails to land.
De Santo Cristo tries to score a body lock takedown but Strange shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but Strange manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Strange controls his hands.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Strange tries to land knees in the clinch but De Santo Cristo avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strange throws an elbow but misses.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Strange backwards.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
Strange tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strange tries to land knees in the clinch but De Santo Cristo avoids the damage to the body.
Strange swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strange. #T2#
De Santo Cristo avoiding damage as Strange throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Strange.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strange is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strange prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo. #TD#
De Santo Cristo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Strange clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
De Santo Cristo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Joao De Santo Cristo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Santo Cristo doesn't have the hooks in and Strange manages to turn into his guard.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Strange is working for a kimura but De Santo Cristo is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Strange scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Strange wants to work for an arm triangle but De Santo Cristo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Santo Cristo is trying to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo gets full guard.
Strange landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
De Santo Cristo drops an elbow to the side of Strange's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Strange with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo 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.
Strange is looking to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Santo Cristo lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Strange looking for submissions off his back.
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 Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Strange closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Santo Cristo circles away.
Strange shoots in for a double leg but De Santo Cristo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strange's half guard.#SUB2#
Strange looking for a kimura from the bottom but De Santo Cristo passes into side control!
De Santo Cristo grinds an elbow into Strange's temple.
De Santo Cristo lands an elbow.
De Santo Cristo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Santo Cristo grinds an elbow into Strange's temple. #ROC#
Strange is rocked!
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Strange is working from the bottom.
Strange is still in real trouble! Can De Santo Cristo finish him?
De Santo Cristo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Strange is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and De Santo Cristo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao De Santo Cristo!
A very excited looking Joao De Santo Cristo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Simon Strange stepped up to the mic, saying 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.

Event: Syn 498 - Wein vs Saibot
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Burrell throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burrell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burrell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo is out of range.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Burrell .
Burrell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from De Santo Cristo misses its intended target.
It looked like Burrell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Santo Cristo.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo has managed to clinch.
De Santo Cristo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Burrell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Santo Cristo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Santo Cristo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Burrell takes a shot to the head.
Burrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Burrell is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here. #T1##BC#
Burrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from De Santo Cristo misses the target.
Burrell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Santo Cristo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burrell .
De Santo Cristo dives in and grabs Burrell 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burrell pushes down on De Santo Cristo's head and hops out.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo instigates a clinch.
Burrell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burrell tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Burrell back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burrell s head.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Burrell controls his hands. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and De Santo Cristo manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrell is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Burrell 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
De Santo Cristo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by De Santo Cristo.#T2#
Burrell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Santo Cristo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burrell is working hard here to advance position.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Burrell is keeping him busy.
De Santo Cristo working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on De Santo Cristo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
De Santo Cristo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Burrell is pushing De Santo Cristo's head away, looking to escape. De Santo Cristo manages to hold on to the position though.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position but Burrell is working away.
Burrell stops De Santo Cristo from passing to mount. #T3#
De Santo Cristo is putting a hurting on Burrell here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burrell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Santo Cristo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
De Santo Cristo working the head and body with strikes.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Burrell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo thows a huge punch but Burrell dodges it nicely.
Burrell is doing well to control the position and prevent De Santo Cristo from advancing to side control.#ES#
Burrell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burrell backwards.
De Santo Cristo lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Burrell is trying to push De Santo Cristo away but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Burrell regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burrell controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
De Santo Cristo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burrell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Santo Cristo is looking to work some ground and pound but Burrell has wrist control.
Burrell trying to control the position.
De Santo Cristo stands up over Burrell , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Santo Cristo lands with an uppercut that bounces Burrell off the cage and back into range.
Burrell moves out of range of the strikes.
De Santo Cristo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrell slips a straight right by De Santo Cristo.
Burrell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burrell looks for the body kick but De Santo Cristo saw that one coming. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo rushes Burrell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burrell wants to get back to striking at distance but De Santo Cristo won't allow it.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Burrell controls the action.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santo Cristo scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Burrell blocks it. #BC#
Burrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo throws a lazy right hand but Burrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL2#
De Santo Cristo moves into range and clinches up with Burrell .
Burrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Santo Cristo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burrell .
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burrell backwards.
Burrell with a knee to the head.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Burrell .
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burrell after a bit of a struggle.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burrell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Santo Cristo avoids it.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burrell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
Burrell tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burrell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy.
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand.
Burrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Burrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
Burrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Burrell 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Santo Cristo moves away.
Burrell misses with a hook.
Burrell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Santo Cristo.
Burrell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Santo Cristo misses with a two punch combination.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burrell has time to react.#ROC2#
Burrell is rocked!
Burrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Oh Burrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body kick from De Santo Cristo.#CL2#
Burrell gets tackled into the cage by De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo maintains the clinch.
Burrell seems to have got his legs back now.
Burrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Burrell .
Burrell trying to stall but De Santo Cristo improves his position. #T3#
Burrell struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown.
Stanley Burrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Burrell . #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has hold of one of Burrell 's legs. Burrell is fighting the takedown attempt but De Santo Cristo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Burrell keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burrell working a defensive guard here. #T4#
De Santo Cristo is standing up over Burrell . Burrell looks to escape but De Santo Cristo dives into side control.
Burrell wants to control but De Santo Cristo postures up.#ES#
Burrell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Burrell misses with a looping left.
Burrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrell looks to throw the jab but De Santo Cristo is out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for De Santo Cristo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jab from De Santo Cristo.
Burrell throws a big shot that misses.
De Santo Cristo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Burrell moves out of range.
Burrell throws a big shot that misses.
De Santo Cristo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick
and Burrell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Santo Cristo delivers a nice body kick.
Burrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Santo Cristo.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santo Cristo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Santo Cristo moves away.
Burrell slaps away a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burrell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burrell wants to slow De Santo Cristo down by chopping away at his legs.
Burrell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by De Santo Cristo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burrell throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Burrell .
The crowd cheers as De Santo Cristo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burrell doesn't seem phased though.
De Santo Cristo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Burrell throws a body shot but no joy.
De Santo Cristo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Santo Cristo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burrell momentarily.
De Santo Cristo looks to clinch
and Burrell counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and pushes Burrell back into the cage.
Burrell can't break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burrell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burrell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stanley Burrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
Burrell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Burrell breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Burrell .
Burrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Santo Cristo throws out the jab.
Burrell lands with a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo takes the fight into the clinch.
Stanley Burrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
De Santo Cristo has picked Burrell up - he's going for a ride! De Santo Cristo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Burrell has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but De Santo Cristo is on him like a limpet, forcing Burrell back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burrell is looking to break free of the clinch but De Santo Cristo has double underhooks.
De Santo Cristo is working for takedown but Burrell is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Santo Cristo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burrell s head.
Burrell tries to circle away but De Santo Cristo has him pinned against the cage.
Burrell misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Burrell avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by De Santo Cristo.
Burrell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Santo Cristo goes for a takedown attempt but Burrell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Santo Cristo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Burrell loads up on a big right hand but De Santo Cristo slips the punch.
De Santo Cristo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burrell .
Burrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Burrell misses with a low kick.
Burrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks a jab.
Burrell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burrell throws a lazy body kick
and De Santo Cristo counters with a stiff right hand.
De Santo Cristo feints and then cracks Burrell 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burrell down.
De Santo Cristo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrell 's head.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo rushes Burrell and presses him up against the cage.
De Santo Cristo is working for takedown but Burrell is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by De Santo Cristo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Burrell manages to break the clinch. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo is defended easily by Burrell .#CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets a clinch.
Burrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burrell 's elbow.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo pushes Burrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo has Burrell pressed against the cage, preventing Burrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Burrell breaks the clinch.
Burrell missing with a left hand there. De Santo Cristo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrell 's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Santo Cristo under the eye.
Burrell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao De Santo Cristo.
Well De Santo Cristo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
A victorious Joao De Santo Cristo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 484 - Rocker vs Alvado
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Bengazzoni scores with a jab. De Santo Cristo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Bengazzoni pushes De Santo Cristo up against the cage in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo is working Bengazzoni over against the cage.
De Santo Cristo digs a right hand underneath Bengazzoni's ribcage. Bengazzoni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Bengazzoni manages to get underhooks.
Bengazzoni misses with some punches.
Bengazzoni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Santo Cristo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
De Santo Cristo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Bengazzoni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and De Santo Cristo manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Bengazzoni throws De Santo Cristo to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Bengazzoni back against the cage.
Bengazzoni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from De Santo Cristo. #T1#
Bengazzoni prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Bengazzoni throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Bengazzoni.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bengazzoni.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bengazzoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bengazzoni drops his hands momentarily and De Santo Cristo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bengazzoni wants to clinch.#CL2#
Bengazzoni tries to keep at a distance but De Santo Cristo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bengazzoni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
Bengazzoni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards. #T2#
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Bengazzoni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bengazzoni regains guard.
Bengazzoni keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes from guard but Bengazzoni blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Santo Cristo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Bengazzoni keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Bengazzoni working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bengazzoni lands a head shot.
Bengazzoni fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a wild body shot.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bengazzoni sprawls well. Bengazzoni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Santo Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Bengazzoni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Santo Cristo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Santo Cristo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bengazzoni looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes from guard but Bengazzoni blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Santo Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bengazzoni. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bengazzoni backwards.
Bengazzoni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from Bengazzoni.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from Bengazzoni.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bengazzoni misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Bengazzoni blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bengazzoni struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for De Santo Cristo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bengazzoni tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bengazzoni.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Bengazzoni controls his hands.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni is trying to force a seperation but De Santo Cristo has the dominant position.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bengazzoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bengazzoni lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bengazzoni backwards.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bengazzoni's elbow.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bengazzoni lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bengazzoni.
A left hand lands to the body for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
Bengazzoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bengazzoni misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengazzoni.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Bengazzoni throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
A short right from Bengazzoni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengazzoni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bengazzoni tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Bengazzoni back against the cage.
Bengazzoni misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bengazzoni fails to land.
Bengazzoni lands with a left to the head.
De Santo Cristo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
Bengazzoni lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
Bengazzoni is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Bengazzoni fails to land.
Bengazzoni lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bengazzoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Bengazzoni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo digs a right hand underneath Bengazzoni's ribcage. Bengazzoni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bengazzoni is trying to force a seperation but De Santo Cristo has the dominant position.
Bengazzoni misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Bengazzoni backwards.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bengazzoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengazzoni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bengazzoni prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Bengazzoni misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches. #BC#
Bengazzoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch successfully.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Bengazzoni blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengazzoni tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bengazzoni fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Bengazzoni takes a shot to the head.
Bengazzoni lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Bengazzoni misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santo Cristo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jab from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bengazzoni wants to clinch up but De Santo Cristo keeps it at a distance.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bengazzoni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bengazzoni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Santo Cristo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good shot there by Bengazzoni.
De Santo Cristo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bengazzoni is looking to clinch but De Santo Cristo is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from De Santo Cristo misses.
De Santo Cristo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo takes the fight into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bengazzonis head. #T1#
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Bengazzoni manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, De Santo Cristo scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Bengazzoni controls the action.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Bengazzoni.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Bengazzoni takes a shot to the head.
Bengazzoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bengazzoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengazzoni.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bengazzoni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengazzoni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengazzoni.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bengazzoni throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Bengazzoni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bengazzoni tries to circle away but De Santo Cristo has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengazzoni.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Santo Cristo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
De Santo Cristo scores with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bengazzoni has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bengazzoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from De Santo Cristo.
Bengazzoni prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengazzoni. #BC#
Bengazzoni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo rushes Bengazzoni and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Bengazzoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bengazzoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Bengazzoni moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Bengazzoni can't break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bengazzoni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Bengazzoni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Bengazzoni controls his hands.
Bengazzoni working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bengazzonis head. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for De Santo Cristo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bengazzoni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Bengazzoni.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Bengazzoni backwards.
Bengazzoni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Bengazzoni is rocked!
Bengazzoni blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Oh Bengazzoni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Santo Cristo managing to block the knees to the body from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni seems to have got his legs back now.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo lands with a right to the head.
Bengazzoni has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
Bengazzoni can't find room to land a body shot as De Santo Cristo controls the action.
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bengazzoni backwards.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bengazzoni backwards.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Santo Cristo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
Joao De Santo Cristo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 478 - Rutherford vs Wein
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up.
Coker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Coker blocks a jab.
Coker takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo moves into range and clinches up with Coker.
De Santo Cristo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Coker manages to get underhooks.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coker lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker lands a body punch.
Coker blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks an elbow strike.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Coker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akeen Coker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Coker blocks it. #T2#
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker lands a body punch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
Coker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with some punches.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coker lands a shoulder strike.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Santo Cristo can turn it around.
Coker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coker prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Coker.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo - that landed with a thud.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
Coker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
Coker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Coker.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a body punch.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from De Santo Cristo as the two fighters clinch.
Coker throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo. #T4#
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Santo Cristo avoids it.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Coker - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Coker lands a nice uppercut.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Coker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coker misses with some punches.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker 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.
#R2##TD#
Coker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Santo Cristo quickly recovers to half guard.
Coker working over De Santo Cristo with some ground and pound. De Santo Cristo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coker is trying to control. De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santo Cristo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep. Coker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coker trying to control the action but De Santo Cristo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Coker is controlling the pace.
De Santo Cristo manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coker works over De Santo Cristo with some ground and pound from guard.
Coker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Santo Cristo controls Coker momentarily but Coker frees himself.
Coker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coker controlling the action here.
Coker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Santo Cristo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Coker is trying to control. De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santo Cristo tries to roll over but Coker keeps him under control.
De Santo Cristo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Santo Cristo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position but Coker postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Santo Cristo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coker lands with a right hand.
De Santo Cristo avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coker scores with a jab to the body.
De Santo Cristo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Santo Cristo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Santo Cristo can do to turn this around?
Coker misses with a body kick.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker misses with a hook. De Santo Cristo ducked under it nicely.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coker has time to react.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Coker slips a jab from De Santo Cristo.
Coker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Santo Cristo manages to circle out of the way.
Coker throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by De Santo Cristo.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.#CL#
Coker has De Santo Cristo up against the cage in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo being controlled against the cage.
Coker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Coker scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
A shot in the inside from De Santo Cristo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.
Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Coker.
Still in the clinch, Coker scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Akeen Coker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coker lands with a left to the head.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo lands a shot to the body.
Coker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Coker.
De Santo Cristo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coker after a bit of a struggle.
Coker tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from De Santo Cristo.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Coker.
De Santo Cristo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coker prevents it.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
Coker lands a body shot.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Coker lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Coker.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
De Santo Cristo lands an uppercut.
Coker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coker lands with a right to the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akeen Coker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as De Santo Cristo controls the action.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but Coker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Santo Cristo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coker controlling the action here for a moment.
Coker works on De Santo Cristo's body with a couple of short punches.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
De Santo Cristo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coker prevents it.
Coker lands a shot to the body.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage.
Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
Coker lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as De Santo Cristo controls the action.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coker 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 475 -
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
De Santo Cristo cracks De Fran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook but De Fran avoids it easily.
De Santo Cristo digs a good hook to De Fran's body.
De Santo Cristo checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Santo Cristo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fran manages to avoid it.
De Fran moves out of range of the leg kick from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
De Fran has De Santo Cristo up against the cage in a clinch.
De Fran tries to land knees in the clinch but De Santo Cristo avoids the damage to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand.
De Fran pushes off an throws an elbow but De Santo Cristo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Fran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Fran tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Fran lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from De Fran.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Fran.
De Fran lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
De Fran misses with some punches.
De Fran lands with a light punch inside.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but De Fran blocks it.
De Santo Cristo pushes De Fran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
De Santo Cristo pushes De Fran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
De Fran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Fran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Santo Cristo can turn it around.
De Fran misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Fran or not.
De Santo Cristo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as De Fran controls his hands.
De Fran blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Fran lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from De Fran. #CUT#
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
De Fran has De Santo Cristo pushed against the cage.
De Santo Cristo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Frans head.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Fran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Santo Cristo avoids a wild elbow strike from De Fran.
De Santo Cristo takes an elbow to the temple.
De Fran prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by De Fran.
Still in the clinch, De Santo Cristo scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Fran stalling in the clinch but De Santo Cristo improves position.
De Santo Cristo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Santo Cristo gets through De Fran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but De Fran blocks it.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as De Fran controls the action.
De Fran is pressed up against the cage. De Santo Cristo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Fran down to the mat. De Fran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
Andr De Fran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Fran moves out of range of the strikes.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De Santo Cristo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by De Fran there.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Santo Cristo.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Fran unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but De Fran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo wants a takedown.
Andr De Fran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
A short right from De Santo Cristo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Fran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Fran takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the strikes.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Fran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo lands a lovely overhand right.
De Fran swats away the attempt to clinch by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot
and De Fran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santo Cristo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Fran circles away from the clinch attempt
letting De Fran counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao De Santo Cristo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Fran throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch successfully.
De Fran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
De Fran tries to land knees in the clinch but De Santo Cristo avoids the damage to the body.
De Fran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Fran lands a hook that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo being controlled against the cage.
De Fran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Santo Cristo is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Fran.
De Fran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Fran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
De Fran prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
De Fran lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo avoids a wild elbow strike from De Fran.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as De Fran controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of De Fran backwards.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but De Fran avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Fran throws an elbow that misses.
De Fran lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Fran connects with a knee to the head.
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!
De Fran misses with the head strike.
De Fran misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
De Fran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo managing to block the knees to the body from De Fran.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
De Fran lands a nice elbow.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Fran looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Fran throws an elbow that misses.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Fran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Fran lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as De Fran controls his hands.
De Fran lands an elbow just above De Santo Cristo 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Fran.
De Fran taking a breather. #T3#
De Santo Cristo pushes De Fran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Fran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Fran blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks an elbow strike.
De Fran unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Santo Cristo lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Fran fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo is trying to trip De Fran. He has hold of a leg but De Fran is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. De Santo Cristo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
De Fran keeping full guard, as De Santo Cristo tries to pass.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Santo Cristo looking to pass the guard.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Fran holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but De Fran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Fran controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo darts in and clinches De Fran up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joao De Santo Cristo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Fran ducks under a wild hook from De Santo Cristo.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo has De Fran pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Santo Cristo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending De Fran tumbling to the mat - De Santo Cristo dives into De Fran's guard.
De Santo Cristo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Fran's head.
De Santo Cristo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Fran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Santo Cristo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Fran trying to control the position. #T1#
De Santo Cristo trying to control but De Fran is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Fran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Santo Cristo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Fran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Fran trying to control the position here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Santo Cristo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andr De Fran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Santo Cristo scores with a leg kick.
De Fran throws a head kick but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Fran.
De Santo Cristo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Fran.
De Santo Cristo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Fran's hands.
De Fran moves out of range of the body kick from De Santo Cristo. #T3#
De Fran swings for the body but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo throws a shot from downtown. De Fran moves away and avoids it.
De Fran tries to counter by clinching up but De Santo Cristo breaks away and moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from De Santo Cristo.
De Fran throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Santo Cristo counters with a nice uppercut.
De Fran tries a head kick but it misses.
De Santo Cristo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Santo Cristo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Fran.#CL#
De Fran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Santo Cristo, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
De Fran throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Fran struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but De Fran blocks it.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches. #T4#
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo blocks an elbow strike.
De Santo Cristo blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Santo Cristo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Fran misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown.
De Fran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Santo Cristo.
De Fran misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Fran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Fran lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Fran.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Fran lands an elbow inside.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Fran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Fran misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Santo Cristo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
Joao De Santo Cristo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 467 - Hitman vs Rocker
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koltun under the eye.#CL#
De Santo Cristo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
De Santo Cristo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koltun backwards.
Koltun tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Santo Cristo is leaning against Koltun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koltun has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo. #TD#
De Santo Cristo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Koltun regains guard. #SUB2#
Koltun pushes a forearm under De Santo Cristo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, De Santo Cristo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konrad Koltun!
After winning the bout, Konrad Koltun thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 461 - Heatwave
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
De Santo Cristo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Santo Cristo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Santo Cristo scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Peter McBain has been cut.
McBain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McBain counters with a left to the body.
McBain looks to land a combination but De Santo Cristo avoids it well.
McBain misses with a body kick.
McBain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Santo Cristo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McBain. That one must have hurt.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but McBain is just out of range.
De Santo Cristo missing with a left hand there. McBain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as McBain throws a body kick.
McBain blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from McBain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Santo Cristo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBain manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo blocks a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo misses with an uppercut. McBain saw that one coming.#CL2#
McBain moves into the clinch.#T1#
McBain misses with a short punch on the inside.
McBain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McBain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McBain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McBain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBain lands an elbow just above De Santo Cristo 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
McBain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McBain tries to land knees in the clinch but De Santo Cristo avoids the damage to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by McBain.
A short uppercut from McBain.
A short right from McBain on the inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo cracks McBain with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
McBain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch in the clinch.
McBain lands a body shot.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBain's elbow. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBain lands a nice elbow.
De Santo Cristo lands a body shot.
McBain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by McBain.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands a body shot in the clinch.
McBain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo managing to block the knees to the body from McBain.
McBain effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for De Santo Cristo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
McBain tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santo Cristo.
McBain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from De Santo Cristo. #T3#
McBain scores with a shoulder strike.
McBain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Santo Cristo avoiding damage as McBain throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for McBain to work.
De Santo Cristo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McBain is defending well.
McBain misses with a knee to the head.
McBain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by McBain.
McBain lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo lands a shot to the body.
McBain throws a head punch that misses.
McBain prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
McBain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
McBain pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBain scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
McBain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McBain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
De Santo Cristo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Santo Cristo lands with a punch from half guard.
McBain is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but McBain is defending well.
De Santo Cristo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBain tries to kick De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter McBain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Santo Cristo lands with a hook. McBain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the liver by De Santo Cristo. Beautiful body shot.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joao De Santo Cristo is winning the standup battle so far.
McBain misses with a looping left.
McBain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McBain duly obliges. #CL2#
McBain has De Santo Cristo up against the cage in a clinch.
McBain pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but McBain manages to get underhooks.
McBain misses with an elbow over the top.
De Santo Cristo is trying to drag McBain to the mat but McBain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
De Santo Cristo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
McBain sneaks out the side door and pushes De Santo Cristo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
De Santo Cristo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McBain on the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo loads up on a big right hand but McBain slips the punch.#T1#
De Santo Cristo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
McBain moves into range and clinches up with De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
McBain throws an elbow but it misses.
McBain throws an elbow but it misses.
McBain trying to stall but De Santo Cristo improves his position.
McBain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBain struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
McBain prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
De Santo Cristo has clasped his hands together around McBain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McBain tries to escape but De Santo Cristo is in control.
De Santo Cristo in side control, throwing shots but McBain defends.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McBain wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo swings around for an armbar but McBain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Santo Cristo's guard.#T2#
McBain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Santo Cristo is proving hard to escape from.
De Santo Cristo is trying to keep McBain in close.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
De Santo Cristo has a closed guard, preventing McBain from standing up.
McBain won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here.
McBain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
De Santo Cristo is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
McBain stands up from De Santo Cristo's guard - McBain perhaps looking for a knockout.
McBain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McBain thuds his right hand into De Santo Cristo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McBain throws a right and a left that De Santo Cristo avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Santo Cristo. McBain does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Santo Cristo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Santo Cristo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBain.
McBain lunges at De Santo Cristo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Santo Cristo's hand.
De Santo Cristo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
De Santo Cristo thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBain fails to land with a series of punches.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at McBain's ribcage but misses.
McBain throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo lands the left hand.
McBain walks into a straight right hand from De Santo Cristo.
McBain tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Santo Cristo lands with an overhand left.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up but McBain circles away and keeps his distance.
De Santo Cristo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Santo Cristo blocks the body kick.
De Santo Cristo lands a lovely overhand right.
McBain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Santo Cristo. McBain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBain wants to slow De Santo Cristo down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from De Santo Cristo does no damage.
McBain blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter McBain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McBain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McBain scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
A right hook to the body lands for McBain.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBain tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
McBain blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBain misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but McBain avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from McBain.
McBain misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from McBain. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
McBain scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McBain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but McBain blocks it.
De Santo Cristo can't get the takedown.
McBain misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
McBain throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo. #TD#
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McBain is trying to keep an underhook but De Santo Cristo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
De Santo Cristo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES2#
McBain has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but De Santo Cristo is on him like a limpet, forcing McBain back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBain scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter McBain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McBain misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
McBain misses with a body punch.
McBain gets underhooks to prevent De Santo Cristo's takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo gets through McBain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
McBain is working De Santo Cristo over against the cage.
De Santo Cristo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McBain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McBain misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
McBain connects with a knee to the head.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo gets through McBain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from McBain.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McBain.
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McBain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBain tries to land a knee to the head but De Santo Cristo blocks with his arms.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
McBain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Santo Cristo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
McBain struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands. #T4#
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBain misses with the head strike.
McBain tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
McBain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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!
McBain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
McBain lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBain.
De Santo Cristo goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBain prevents it.
McBain gets underhooks to prevent De Santo Cristo's takedown attempt.

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 Joao De Santo Cristo.
I think McBain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter McBain!
Our winner, Peter McBain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EPL Quarter Final
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
De Santo Cristo misses with a left hand
and Koch counters with a leg kick.
Koch lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Santo Cristo's sensitive parts.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Santo Cristo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Santo Cristo backing away here, and Koch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Santo Cristo works over Koch's head and body with a nice combination.
De Santo Cristo throws a head kick but Koch moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koch throws out the jab.
Koch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick.
Koch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koch is fending him off so far but De Santo Cristo persists. Nope, Koch circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Koch.
De Santo Cristo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Santo Cristo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koch doesn't seem bothered though.
Koch misses with a right hand #CL#
and De Santo Cristo counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Koch fails to land.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Koch.
Koch working aggressively here. #T1#
Koch misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo presses Koch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koch misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Koch controls the action.
Koch misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koch swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koch lands with a light punch inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Koch backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Koch fails to land.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a right to the head.
Koch working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koch's elbow.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Koch struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Koch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
A head punch on the inside from Koch fails to land.
Koch has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koch.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koch swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Koch lands a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Koch blocks it.
De Santo Cristo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koch misses with a punch on the inside.
Koch misses with the head strike.
Koch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koch swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koch misses with some punches. #TD#
De Santo Cristo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koch keeping hold of De Santo Cristo's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Santo Cristo with the ground and pound but Koch uses the opportunity to regain guard.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo throws a strike but Koch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
De Santo Cristo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
De Santo Cristo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koch's guard. #REVR#
Koch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Koch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Santo Cristo is refusing to be controlled, as Koch sits in half guard.
De Santo Cristo is looking to get back to full guard here but Koch has managed to pass to side control instead.#T6#
De Santo Cristo can't do much from the bottom here.
De Santo Cristo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Santo Cristo is controlling Koch's trapped leg to prevent Koch from advancing to side control.
Koch prevents De Santo Cristo from improving his position.#T7#
De Santo Cristo is holding on to half guard well.
De Santo Cristo is looking to get back to full guard here but Koch has managed to pass to side control instead.
De Santo Cristo gets back to half guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but Koch has passed to side control!
De Santo Cristo is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
A lull in the action here as Koch stalls from top position.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on De Santo Cristo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Santo Cristo looks to move to half guard but instead Koch has passed into mount! Damn!
Koch looking to control but De Santo Cristo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Santo Cristo can't escape the position. #T9#
Koch content just to control the position here.
De Santo Cristo can't escape the position.
De Santo Cristo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
De Santo Cristo wants to escape the position.
Koch avoiding De Santo Cristo 's attempts to control his hands.
De Santo Cristo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Koch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Koch!
In his post fight interview, Jacob Koch started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 10
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
De Santo Cristo tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Donowitz drives through with a takedown into De Santo Cristo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Santo Cristo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donowitz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo stands and throws Donowitz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Donowitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz tries to buck De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo tries for a kimura but Donowitz is defending well. #T1#
Donowitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Santo Cristo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donowitz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
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.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Donowitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Santo Cristo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position but Donowitz is working away.
Donowitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Santo Cristo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from De Santo Cristo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donowitz taking a bit of punishment here - De Santo Cristo scoring with strikes.
De Santo Cristo tries to move to mount but Donowitz blocks the move with his legs.
Donowitz wants to control but De Santo Cristo postures up.#T3#
De Santo Cristo gets to mount! Donowitz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
De Santo Cristo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Donowitz hang on?
Donowitz working to try and regain half guard.
Donowitz reaches up to try and control the position but De Santo Cristo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Donowitz rolls and tries to escape and now De Santo Cristo has his back!
Donowitz is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Donowitz is in a bad position with De Santo Cristo working for a choke. Donowitz manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
De Santo Cristo working a defensive guard here.
De Santo Cristo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
De Santo Cristo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donowitz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Donowitz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Donowitz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
De Santo Cristo pulls Donowitz in close to his closed guard and prevents Donowitz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep here but Donowitz controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donowitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donowitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donowitz controlling from the top position.
Donowitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Santo Cristo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donowitz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Donowitz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up.
De Santo Cristo throws a low kick but Donowitz moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.
De Santo Cristo staying out of range there.
De Santo Cristo wants to counter with a clinch but Donowitz pushes him away.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donowitz as he jumps to the side. #T7#
De Santo Cristo just misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice head shot.
Donowitz throws a low kick, looking for De Santo Cristo's leg but De Santo Cristo calmly moves out of range.
Donowitz throws the left hand but De Santo Cristo avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Donowitz catches De Santo Cristo right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo has closed the distance and engaged Donowitz in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donowitz or not.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz throws a head punch that misses. #T8#
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Donowitz lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Donowitz misses with the head strike. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has clasped his hands together around Donowitz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Donowitz tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
The strikes coming from De Santo Cristo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Donowitz is keeping him busy.
Donowitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donowitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz prevents De Santo Cristo from moving into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Santo Cristo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
After winning the bout, Joao De Santo Cristo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 9
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Hopkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Santo Cristo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopkins is in De Santo Cristo's guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but instead Hopkins has moved into half guard.
De Santo Cristo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Santo Cristo trying to control here.
Hopkins wants to stand up but De Santo Cristo is controlling the position.
De Santo Cristo is concentrating on defense, preventing Hopkins from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins wants to stand up but De Santo Cristo is controlling the position.
De Santo Cristo won't allow Hopkins to pass to mount.
De Santo Cristo tries to get to full guard but Hopkins has control of the leg. #T1#
De Santo Cristo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hopkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santo Cristo is keeping the position for now.
De Santo Cristo pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
De Santo Cristo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopkins wanted to stand there but De Santo Cristo had control of the position.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Santo Cristo lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Santo Cristo misses the jab.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Hopkins leaves De Santo Cristo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo just misses with a punch to the body.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
De Santo Cristo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Santo Cristo takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Santo Cristo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
De Santo Cristo forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
De Santo Cristo presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopkins.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, De Santo Cristo scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins is trying to push De Santo Cristo away but De Santo Cristo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Santo Cristo looking for a takedown.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins digs a right hand into De Santo Cristo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Santo Cristo's gas tank. #T4#
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Hopkins.
De Santo Cristo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopkins fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Hopkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hopkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Santo Cristo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
De Santo Cristo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopkins's back!
Hopkins avoids the strikes from De Santo Cristo. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo working for the choke.
Hopkins rolls, trying to escape but De Santo Cristo keeps control of the position.
Hopkins wants to control his opponent's hands but De Santo Cristo gets his hands free.
Hopkins manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Santo Cristo's guard. Nice work there by Hopkins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Santo Cristo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopkins's guard. #REVR##T6#
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
Hopkins pulls De Santo Cristo in close to his closed guard and prevents De Santo Cristo from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Santo Cristo advances to half guard.
Hopkins trying to control here.
De Santo Cristo working over Hopkins with some ground and pound. Hopkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T7#
De Santo Cristo is thwarting Hopkins's attempts to control the position.
De Santo Cristo prevents Hopkins from standing back up.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Hopkins kicks De Santo Cristo off and gets back to his feet.
De Santo Cristo throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
De Santo Cristo misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but De Santo Cristo avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body kick.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins cracks De Santo Cristo with a good jab.
Hopkins takes a kick to the side of the head.#T8#
De Santo Cristo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combo that has De Santo Cristo backing up. De Santo Cristo nods at Hopkins to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Santo Cristo tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
De Santo Cristo thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins throws a right hand that De Santo Cristo ducks under and follows up with a left that De Santo Cristo also avoids with ease.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
A big left from De Santo Cristo misses.
De Santo Cristo lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Hopkins throws a counter combo.
Hopkins punishes De Santo Cristo's body with a nice straight punch.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T9#
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combo that has De Santo Cristo backing up. De Santo Cristo nods at Hopkins to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santo Cristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Santo Cristo misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
De Santo Cristo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins just manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
De Santo Cristo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
De Santo Cristo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo is working for takedown but Hopkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
In his post fight interview, Vinny Hopkins gave a big smile as he said 'Step down kid. Welcome to my show..'.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 8
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
De Santo Cristo throws out a leg kick but Steroidi Jr moves out of range and De Santo Cristo only half commits.
De Santo Cristo swats away the attempt to clinch by Steroidi Jr.#CL2#
Steroidi Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Steroidi Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Steroidi Jr fails to land.
Steroidi Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Steroidi Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steroidi Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steroidi Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces De Santo Cristo off the cage and back into range.
De Santo Cristo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Steroidi Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steroidi Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steroidi Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
De Santo Cristo working to try and regain half guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to hold on but Steroidi Jr pushes him away.
Steroidi Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of De Santo Cristo's face.
De Santo Cristo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steroidi Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steroidi Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Steroidi Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Steroidi Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Santo Cristo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but Steroidi Jr is controlling well.
Steroidi Jr is trying to control. De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santo Cristo trying to hold on to Steroidi Jr's head to control him but Steroidi Jr postures up.
Steroidi Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Steroidi Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Santo Cristo's head.
Steroidi Jr wants to take a breather but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steroidi Jr controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steroidi Jr defends it nicely.
Steroidi Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steroidi Jr lands with a good body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steroidi Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Santo Cristo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Santo Cristo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Steroidi Jr pushes him off.
Steroidi Jr throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
De Santo Cristo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Santo Cristo shoots in looking for a takedown. Steroidi Jr tries to sprawl out of it but De Santo Cristo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steroidi Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Santo Cristo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steroidi Jr tries to counter with a clinch but De Santo Cristo shakes him off and moves away.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santo Cristo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping right.
De Santo Cristo tries to move into range but Steroidi Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steroidi Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets caught flat footed, as Steroidi Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Santo Cristo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santo Cristo pulls Steroidi Jr in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo looking to control.
Steroidi Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
Steroidi Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
De Santo Cristo keeping full guard, as Steroidi Jr tries to pass. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steroidi Jr being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steroidi Jr lands with a hook. De Santo Cristo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Steroidi Jr tenderised De Santo Cristo's leg. De Santo Cristo is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Santo Cristo slips a jab from Steroidi Jr.
De Santo Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr. #CL2#
Steroidi Jr drives through and clinches with De Santo Cristo against the cage. #BC2#
Steroidi Jr breaks from the clinch.
Steroidi Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. De Santo Cristo tries to sprawl out of it but Steroidi Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Santo Cristo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steroidi Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T7#
Good work by Steroidi Jr as he checks the leg kick.
De Santo Cristo shoots for a double leg takedown but Steroidi Jr sprawls well. He's pushed De Santo Cristo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Santo Cristo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Santo Cristo misses with a double jab.
Steroidi Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Santo Cristo is out of range and Steroidi Jr settles back down.
De Santo Cristo thuds a left hand into Steroidi Jr's body.
Steroidi Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Steroidi Jr misses.
Steroidi Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Santo Cristo was well out of range. Poor timing from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steroidi Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steroidi Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Santo Cristo is out of range and Steroidi Jr settles back down.
De Santo Cristo lands with an uppercut that bounces Steroidi Jr off the cage and back into range.
Steroidi Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Santo Cristos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Steroidi Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Steroidi Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
De Santo Cristo is looking to reverse the position.
Steroidi Jr controlling the position. #SUB2#
Steroidi Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position but De Santo Cristo is working away. #T9#
Steroidi Jr tries to advance to mount but De Santo Cristo denies him.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Steroidi Jr postures up.
Steroidi Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Santo Cristo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De Santo Cristo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steroidi Jr trying to control here.
De Santo Cristo trying to control from half guard but Steroidi Jr is working away.
De Santo Cristo working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steroidi Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 7
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
De Santo Cristo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koch was well out of range. Poor timing from De Santo Cristo.
Nice defenses there by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a jab to the body
and Koch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Santo Cristo misses with a double jab
and Koch counters with a one-two to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with the body kick
letting Koch counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Koch has managed to clinch.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Koch controls the action.
Koch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Koch scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
Koch tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Koch back against the cage.
Koch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koch throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, De Santo Cristo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
Koch misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koch throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Koch throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Koch controls the action.
Koch misses with the head strike.
Koch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santo Cristo's elbow.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koch blocking some punches.
Koch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Santo Cristo or not.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koch throws a head punch that misses.
Koch goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Koch controls the action.
Koch blocking some punches.
Koch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
Koch tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koch lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
De Santo Cristo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
De Santo Cristo throws a strike but Koch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Koch won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here.
Koch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koch trying to control but De Santo Cristo is working from the bottom. #T3#
De Santo Cristo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koch is one step ahead there. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a triangle but Koch pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koch won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here.
Koch being controlled here momentarily.
De Santo Cristo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koch being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Santo Cristo is pulling down on Koch's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick as Koch jumps back.
Koch connects with a single shot there.#T5#
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch
and Koch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koch throws a counter combo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick.
Koch throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Santo Cristo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Koch counter with a right hand.
De Santo Cristo tests Koch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koch.
De Santo Cristo ducks right into an uppercut from Koch.
De Santo Cristo just misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koch.
Koch scores with a nice right hand. #T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koch misses with a left hand
and De Santo Cristo counters with a right hand to the body.
Koch swings for the body but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Koch's ribcage but misses.
Koch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koch jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Koch has closed the distance and engaged De Santo Cristo in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
Koch blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Koch.
Koch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Koch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by De Santo Cristo.
Koch misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Koch.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koch.#T7#
Koch lands a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koch throws a head punch that misses.
Koch blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Koch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Koch.
Koch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Koch blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koch is defending well.
Koch has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Koch throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
A nice left hand lands by Koch.
Koch misses with some punches.
A short right from Koch.
Koch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koch throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo. #T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koch's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koch throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Koch avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
Koch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koch misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koch backwards.
A shot in the inside from Koch.
Koch lands a body shot.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Koch controls the action.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Koch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koch tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
Koch misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Koch. #T9#
A head punch on the inside from Koch fails to land.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shot to the side of Koch's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koch.
Koch presses De Santo Cristo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koch lands with a light punch inside.
Koch throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo wants a takedown.
Koch presses De Santo Cristo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Koch fails to land.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
Koch lands a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koch lands a nice uppercut.
Koch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koch tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Koch back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Koch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 9:10
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Koch!
Jacob Koch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 6
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
Keosayan misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with a two punch combination.
De Santo Cristo takes one on the button.
Keosayan throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but De Santo Cristo avoids it easily.
De Santo Cristo misses with a head kick.
Keosayan lands a really nice looking cross but De Santo Cristo seems unphased.
De Santo Cristo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Santo Cristo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keosayan scores with a jab to the head.
De Santo Cristo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keosayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo scores with a punch to the head.
De Santo Cristo just misses with a punch to the body.
Keosayan is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like De Santo Cristo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Santo Cristo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
De Santo Cristo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keosayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands with an overhand left.
Keosayan thuds his right hand into De Santo Cristo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keosayan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keosayan.
De Santo Cristo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keosayan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Santo Cristo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo is out of range. #CL#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keosayan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Keosayan breaks from the clinch. #T2#
De Santo Cristo takes one to the side of the head.
Keosayan blocks the body kick.
Joao De Santo Cristo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keosayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Santo Cristo avoids the head kick by Keosayan.
Keosayan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santo Cristo is just out of range.
De Santo Cristo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from De Santo Cristo. No joy for Keosayan on that attempt.
De Santo Cristo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Santo Cristo blocks the body kick.
It looked like De Santo Cristo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Keosayan takes a swing at De Santo Cristo's ribcage but misses.
Keosayan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Santo Cristo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo is looking to wear down Keosayan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
De Santo Cristo throws a body shot but no joy.
Keosayan throws a front kick aimed at De Santo Cristo's knee but De Santo Cristo avoids it well.
Keosayan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown but De Santo Cristo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keosayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keosayan avoids the body shot from De Santo Cristo.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but De Santo Cristo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body kick there by Keosayan.
Keosayan connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by De Santo Cristo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keosayan avoids the body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Santo Cristo defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keosayan. De Santo Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keosayan throws a push kick but De Santo Cristo slaps the foot to one side.
Keosayan is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keosayan scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo thuds a left hand into Keosayan's body.
De Santo Cristo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keosayan. That's going to slow De Santo Cristo down.
Keosayan avoids the body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a body shot but no joy.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keosayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Keosayan avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Santo Cristo blocks a leg kick.
Keosayan takes a swing at De Santo Cristo's ribcage but misses.
De Santo Cristo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keosayan was well out of range. Poor timing from De Santo Cristo.
Keosayan looks to land a left hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range nicely.#T5#
De Santo Cristo connects with a nice looking jab.
De Santo Cristo throws a sloppy head kick and Keosayan moves out of range easily.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Santo Cristo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#TD2#
Keosayan looking to score a takedown here. De Santo Cristo is defending well but Keosayan drives through and ends up in De Santo Cristo's guard.
Keosayan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo is controlling Keosayan's posture.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving. #T6#
De Santo Cristo looking to control.
Keosayan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santo Cristo is keeping the position for now.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Santo Cristo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No joy there for De Santo Cristo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
The crowd cheers as Keosayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Santo Cristo doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keosayan avoids a kick to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot.
Keosayan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.#T7#
Keosayan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Keosayan's ribcage but misses.
De Santo Cristo blocks a jab.
De Santo Cristo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Keosayan gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Keosayan avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keosayan's elbow. #BC2#
Keosayan breaks the clinch.
De Santo Cristo thows a leg kick but Keosayan checks it #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keosayan controlling the action here.
Keosayan lands strikes from half guard.#T8#
De Santo Cristo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here.
Keosayan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keosayan trying to control but De Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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!
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Keosayan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keosayan gets full guard.
De Santo Cristo postures up and lands a big shot to Keosayan's brow. #SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a triangle but De Santo Cristo pushes his legs off easily.
Keosayan working a defensive guard here.
De Santo Cristo stopping the sweep attempt from Keosayan.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Keosayan.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
Sergey Keosayan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 5
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends De Santo Cristo's belly button to the back.
De Santo Cristo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch throws the left hand but De Santo Cristo avoids the punch easily.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
De Santo Cristo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
De Santo Cristo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lynch is fending him off so far but De Santo Cristo persists. Nope, Lynch circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
De Santo Cristo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Lynch slaps away a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch tries to move into range but De Santo Cristo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Santo Cristo shoots for a takedown but Lynch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Santo Cristo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lynch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lynch.#CL#
Lynch tries to keep at a distance but De Santo Cristo has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Lynch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but Lynch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lynch prevents the takedown attempt.
Lynch lands with a right to the head.
Lynch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo wants a takedown.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Lynch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynch stops a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Lynch manages to get underhooks.
Lynch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lynch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Lynch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Lynch. #BC2#
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Lynch.
Cilian Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Lynch scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Santo Cristo in his tracks.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lynch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Lynch is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Lynch misses its intended target.
Lynch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Lynch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lynch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
De Santo Cristo cracks Lynch with a good jab.
Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynch connects with a right hand. De Santo Cristo shakes it off.
Lynch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Santo Cristo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Santo Cristo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lynch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
De Santo Cristo shoots in looking for a takedown but Lynch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Santo Cristo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Lynch.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santo Cristo is just out of range.
De Santo Cristo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lynch defends it nicely.
Lynch digs a good body shot into De Santo Cristo's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Lynch as De Santo Cristo shoots in.
De Santo Cristo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Lynch - just one landing.
Lynch throws a looping overhand right but De Santo Cristo ducks down to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Santo Cristo moves away from the strike by Lynch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo connects with a body shot.
Lynch throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
Lynch with a jab.
De Santo Cristo with a nice cross.
A head kick by De Santo Cristo misses
and Lynch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Santo Cristo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lynch tries to avoid it but De Santo Cristo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lynch to the ground. Lynch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lynch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lynch punishes De Santo Cristo's body with a nice straight punch.
Lynch looks to land a right hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range.
Lynch connects with a body shot.#T5#
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the leg kick from Lynch.
A nice combination there by Lynch.
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo.
Lynch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lynch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Santo Cristo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lynch sprawls well. He's pushed De Santo Cristo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lynch jabs De Santo Cristo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Santo Cristo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynch.
De Santo Cristo is looking to counter the offense by Lynch and move into the clinch.
Lynch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Santo Cristo cracks Lynch with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks the body kick.
Lynch throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends De Santo Cristo's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch digs a good body shot into De Santo Cristo's ribs.#T6#
De Santo Cristo misses the body punch
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lynch looks to throw the jab but De Santo Cristo is out of range.
De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
Decent striking displayed by De Santo Cristo there.
Lynch connects with a looping right hand.
Lynch scores with a shot to the body.
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends De Santo Cristo's belly button to the back.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Lynch misses.
Lynch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Santo Cristo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lynch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lynch slaps away a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lynch throws out a counter right but De Santo Cristo avoids it with no problem.
Lynch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynch throws a good cross that connects. #T7#
De Santo Cristo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch connects with a right hand. De Santo Cristo shakes it off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lynch scores with a jab to the head.
Lynch swats away the attempt to clinch by De Santo Cristo.
Lynch misses with an uppercut. De Santo Cristo saw that one coming.
Lynch throws a chopping leg kick but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Santo Cristo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santo Cristo is just content to waste time from the top position. Lynch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
De Santo Cristo forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Lynch keeping control of the position. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo trying to pass the guard but Lynch defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo is looking to pass Lynch's guard but actually Lynch recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard. #REVB##T9#
Lynch wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
Lynch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Santo Cristo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynch. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
Lynch sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cilian Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lynch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!
Our winner, Cilian Lynch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 4
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1#
De Santo Cristo slips a jab from Monteban.
De Santo Cristo scores with a jab.
De Santo Cristo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Monteban looking for submissions off his back.
Monteban on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo is trying for a kimura here. Monteban looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! De Santo Cristo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao De Santo Cristo!
An out of breath Joao De Santo Cristo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 3
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the body kick from Dillashaw Junior.
De Santo Cristo checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the leg kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Santo Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
De Santo Cristo thows a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior checks it
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Santo Cristo lands with an overhand left.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick as Dillashaw Junior jumps back.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dillashaw Junior has time to react.
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo stuns Dillashaw Junior with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick that misses.
De Santo Cristo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Santo Cristo wants to slow Dillashaw Junior down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the body
and Dillashaw Junior makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as De Santo Cristo blocks the low kick.
De Santo Cristo scores with a spinning back kick!
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick that misses.
De Santo Cristo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dillashaw Junior under the eye.#CL#
De Santo Cristo clinches up with Dillashaw Junior and pushes him back against the cage.
Dillashaw Junior landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD#
De Santo Cristo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dillashaw Junior regains guard immediately.
De Santo Cristo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillashaw Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillashaw Junior seems keen to control De Santo Cristo's posture.#T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Dillashaw Junior is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillashaw Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillashaw Junior is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillashaw Junior is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Santo Cristo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Santo Cristo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillashaw Junior is retaining full guard. #T3#
De Santo Cristo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Santo Cristo with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Dillashaw Junior is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior digs a good hook to De Santo Cristo's body.
De Santo Cristo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Dillashaw Junior moves away
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick, looking for De Santo Cristo's leg but De Santo Cristo calmly moves out of range. #T4#
De Santo Cristo slips a straight right by Dillashaw Junior.
De Santo Cristo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillashaw Junior.
De Santo Cristo shoots in but Dillashaw Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Santo Cristo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range as De Santo Cristo strikes.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dillashaw Junior throws the left hand but De Santo Cristo avoids the punch easily.
De Santo Cristo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillashaw Junior.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillashaw Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
De Santo Cristo has clasped his hands together around Dillashaw Junior's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw Junior keeping his opponent close.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Dillashaw Junior is keeping him busy. #T5#
De Santo Cristo tries to move to full mount but Dillashaw Junior actually manages to regain half guard.
De Santo Cristo not doing much here.
De Santo Cristo tries to pass to full mount but Dillashaw Junior defends it. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Dillashaw Junior is staying active underneath De Santo Cristo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillashaw Junior won't allow De Santo Cristo to pass to mount. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo seems to be working for a kimura but Dillashaw Junior defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura but Dillashaw Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Santo Cristo to get the leverage.
Dillashaw Junior is trying to control but can't.
De Santo Cristo is just content to waste time from the top position. Dillashaw Junior takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
De Santo Cristo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dillashaw Junior's guard.
De Santo Cristo tries to pass to full mount but Dillashaw Junior defends it. #T7#
Dillashaw Junior trying to control from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Dillashaw Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillashaw Junior lands with an uppercut that bounces De Santo Cristo off the cage and back into range.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw Junior is just out of range.
De Santo Cristo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillashaw Junior slips a jab from De Santo Cristo.
Dillashaw Junior feints and then cracks De Santo Cristo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Santo Cristo down.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillashaw Junior circles away quickly and effectively.#T8#
De Santo Cristo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tests Dillashaw Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillashaw Junior lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to De Santo Cristo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Dillashaw Junior avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw Junior's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw Junior.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo.
Dillashaw Junior gets underhooks to prevent De Santo Cristo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santo Cristo gets through Dillashaw Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T9#
Dillashaw Junior has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo digs a right hand underneath Dillashaw Junior's ribcage. Dillashaw Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw Junior's elbow.
De Santo Cristo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dillashaw Junior is defending well.
Dillashaw Junior can't find room to land a body shot as De Santo Cristo controls the action.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
Dillashaw Junior working De Santo Cristo over with knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior cracks De Santo Cristo with a nice body shot.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Dillashaw Junior misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dillashaw Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.

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 Joao De Santo Cristo.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 10:9
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 10:10
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 10:10

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EPL 10 - Week 2
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Malvo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Santo Cristo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malvo is trying to defend but De Santo Cristo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Malvo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo 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.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malvo is trying to control but can't. #T1#
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malvo keeps working. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo seems to be looking for submissions.
De Santo Cristo thows a huge punch but Malvo dodges it nicely.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Malvo is defending well.
Malvo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass to mount but Malvo is defending the position.
Nice strikes from De Santo Cristo there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Santo Cristo wants to free his trapped foot but Malvo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a kimura but Malvo is defending well.
Ground and pound from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands strikes from half guard.
De Santo Cristo is thwarting Malvo's attempts to control the position.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Malvo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Malvo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Santo Cristo is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is working for a submission of some sort.
De Santo Cristo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malvo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malvo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but De Santo Cristo moved away.
Malvo is looking to land body kicks.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo throwing a counter right hand but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Santo Cristo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Santo Cristo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo rushes Malvo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malvo lands a shoulder strike.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
Malvo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Malvo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo misses with a two punch combination.
Malvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab but it's blocked by Malvo.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malvo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malvo throwing a counter right hand but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.#T5#
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot.
Malvo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Santo Cristo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Malvo catches De Santo Cristo right on the button with a cross.
Malvo throws a body punch but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch.
De Santo Cristo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Malvo throws a big shot that misses.
Malvo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Santo Cristo.
Nice shot by Malvo.#T6#
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown but Malvo shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lorne Malvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo managing to block the knees to the body from Malvo.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo has Malvo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malvo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo working hard to break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo keeps control of Malvo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for De Santo Cristo.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has Malvo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Santo Cristo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Malvo tumbling to the mat - De Santo Cristo dives into Malvo's guard.
Malvo is adopting a defensive guard.#T7##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Malvo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
Malvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Malvo.
Malvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from De Santo Cristo. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
De Santo Cristo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Malvo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T8#
De Santo Cristo is pressing down on Malvo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malvo is holding on for now.
Malvo trying to hold on to De Santo Cristo's head to control him but De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo prevents Malvo from standing back up.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Malvo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo slips a nice elbow through Malvo's hands, connecting with Malvo's forehead.
De Santo Cristo works his way into full mount!
Malvo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as De Santo Cristo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T9#
Malvo is squirming around, avoiding De Santo Cristo's attempts to control the action.
De Santo Cristo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malvo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee warns Malvo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
De Santo Cristo landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao De Santo Cristo.
I think De Santo Cristo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 10:9
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
An out of breath Joao De Santo Cristo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EPL 10 - Week 1
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
De Santo Cristo throws out a loose jab but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison misses with a kick to the body.
Jamison cracks De Santo Cristo with an open hand slap.#CL#
De Santo Cristo has closed the distance and engaged Jamison in a clinch.
Jamison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from De Santo Cristo.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo digs a right hand underneath Jamison's ribcage. Jamison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Jamison blocks it.
Jamison tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Jamison controls the action.
Jamison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Santo Cristo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jamison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown.
Jamison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Jamison.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jamison controls his hands.
Jamison tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Jamison back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jamison gets through De Santo Cristo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jamison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jamison controls his hands.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo pushes Jamison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamison tries to pull guard but De Santo Cristo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jamison drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
Jamison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Jamison blocks it.
Jamison throws a head punch that misses.
Jamison blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jamison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jamison.
De Santo Cristo stops a takedown attempt from Jamison. #T2#
De Santo Cristo pushes Jamison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Jamison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamisons head.
Jamison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamison struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jamison tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
Jamison is leaning against De Santo Cristo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
De Santo Cristo tries to score a body lock takedown but Jamison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jamison lands with a short shot to the head.
Jamison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
Jamison presses De Santo Cristo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Jamison pulls guard.
De Santo Cristo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamison is retaining full guard.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison keeping full guard, as De Santo Cristo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jamison is looking for a triangle but De Santo Cristo pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
De Santo Cristo stopping the sweep attempt from Jamison.
Jamison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jamison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jamison taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jamison regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Jamison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jamison works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Jamison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Santo Cristo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Santo Cristo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving. #T5##SUB2#
Jamison looking for a guillotine here but De Santo Cristo defends easily.
De Santo Cristo passes Jamison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Santo Cristo moves nicely into side control.
Jamison is looking for a sweep.
Jamison sneaks back into half guard.
De Santo Cristo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jamison is looking to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Jamison is keeping him busy.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Jamison with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T6#
De Santo Cristo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jamison manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Santo Cristo trying to mount his opponent but Jamison defends it.
De Santo Cristo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jamison working to try and regain half guard.
De Santo Cristo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jamison looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo cracks Jamison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
De Santo Cristo controlling from the full mount.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound effectively. #T7#
De Santo Cristo landing shots from mount.
Jamison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jamison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jamison is looking to escape.
Jamison is looking to get to half guard.
Jamison keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
De Santo Cristo tries to control but Jamison wriggling away.
Jamison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jamison is trying to reverse the position but instead De Santo Cristo has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
De Santo Cristo looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Jamison is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if De Santo Cristo gets his way! #SUB#
De Santo Cristo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jamison knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jamison for a finish.
Jamison tries to escape the position. #T9#
Jamison turns into De Santo Cristo and is now in his guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep here but Jamison controlling him for the moment.
De Santo Cristo is working hard here to advance position.
Jamison is working De Santo Cristo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jamison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jamison is fighting to break De Santo Cristo's control of his arms but De Santo Cristo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
Joao De Santo Cristo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LEGACY! 60
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1##CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets a clinch.
Clap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Clap back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clap or not.
A head punch on the inside from Clap fails to land.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clap trying to stall but De Santo Cristo improves his position. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has picked Clap up - he's going for a ride! De Santo Cristo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Clap wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo seems to be looking for submissions.
De Santo Cristo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clap knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clap actively working from the bottom here.
De Santo Cristo slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Clap wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Clap actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Clap looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Clap actively working from the bottom here.
Clap taking some punishment here, with De Santo Cristo in his half guard. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is working for a kimura but Clap is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clap tries to roll over but De Santo Cristo keeps him under control.
De Santo Cristo is keen to just control but Clap is a slippery customer.
De Santo Cristo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Santo Cristo passes to side control. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clap is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Santo Cristo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3##SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clap has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clap is trying to improve his position.
Clap is letting De Santo Cristo control him for a moment.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clap to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Clap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
De Santo Cristo looks up at the clock and then as Clap takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Santo Cristo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Santo Cristo working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Clap is rocked!
De Santo Cristo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Clap some visible discomfort.
Oh Clap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clap is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo controlling the position from side mount.
Clap seems to have got his legs back now.
Clap manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura but Clap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Santo Cristo to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo misses the jab.
As De Santo Cristo backs away, Clap returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Clap thuds his shin into the meat of De Santo Cristo's side.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo shoots for a double leg takedown but Clap sprawls well. He's pushed De Santo Cristo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clap appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clap, as that shot connected.
Clap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a front kick but Clap steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clap.
De Santo Cristo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
De Santo Cristo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a front kick but Clap steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Santo Cristo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1##CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clap lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Clap tightens his grip and picks De Santo Cristo up, before dumping him to the ground. De Santo Cristo manages to land in guard.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clap trying to control but De Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clap wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
Clap looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
De Santo Cristo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clap is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santo Cristo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clap misses with a body kick.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo has Clap up against the cage in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Clap backwards. #T3#
Clap has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Clap has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Clap pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Clap seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Santo Cristo can turn it around.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clap's elbow.
Clap lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Clap taking a breather.#TD#
Clap has clasped his hands together around De Santo Cristo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Clap trying to control the position but De Santo Cristo is working away. #SUB#
Clap working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
De Santo Cristo is not content to let Clap control the position.
De Santo Cristo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clap wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping him busy.
De Santo Cristo won't allow Clap to pass to mount.
De Santo Cristo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clap with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo keeping full guard, as Clap tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Clap dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Clap.
Clap misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clap takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Santo Cristo throws a looping overhand right but Clap ducks down to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clap feints and then cracks De Santo Cristo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Santo Cristo down.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clap.
Clap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Santo Cristo. That did some damage!#T1#
Clap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Santo Cristo was well out of range. Poor timing from Clap.
Nice body punch from Clap.
Erick Clap is winning the standup battle so far.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Santo Cristo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Clap pushes him off.
Joao De Santo Cristo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Clap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clap lands an uppercut.
Clap is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Clap works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Clap controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Santo Cristo is pulling down on Clap's head to control his posture. #T2#
De Santo Cristo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clap is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo keeping moving, preventing Clap from controlling successfully.
Clap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santo Cristo is keeping the position for now.
De Santo Cristo managing to control the position. #T3#
De Santo Cristo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Clap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clap gets back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo looking to pass the guard.
De Santo Cristo is fighting to break Clap's control of his arms but Clap is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Clap is working from the bottom. #T4#
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Clap is keeping the position.
Clap is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clap wants to take a breather but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Clap showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clap 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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