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Event:
GC 236
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Jericho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jericho defends it well.
Jericho swinging wildly here.
Jericho throws a body kick that misses.
Santiago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santiago moves out of range as Jericho throws a body kick.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jericho.
Jericho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jericho.#CL#
Jericho rushes Santiago and presses him up against the cage.
Santiago tries to break the clinch but Jericho is controlling the position.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jericho gets underhooks to prevent Santiago's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho stalls. #T1#
Santiago jumps guard but Jericho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago is looking for a takedown.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.#TD2#
Santiago tightens his grip and picks Jericho up, before dumping him to the ground. Jericho manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jericho wants to sweep here but Santiago controlling him for the moment.
Jericho controlling Santiago's posture. #SUB#
Jericho looking for a guillotine here but Santiago defends easily.
#SUB#
Jericho looking for a triangle here. Santiago is fighting it but it looks tight! Jericho pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Santiago is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 227
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva scores with a jab.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) in the buildup to the fight.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva works Santiago's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Santiago does no damage.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santiago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
#T1#
Silva throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Kron Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Silva. #TD#
Santiago gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Santiago manages to retain guard.
Silva stands and throws Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Santiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is working Santiago over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santiago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santiago seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.#T2#
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santiago to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Santiago looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Santiago is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silva lets go of the hold and Santiago can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Silva!
After the fight, Kron Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelo Santiago (ranked 2166 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Stevens (ranked 8990 p4p, 475 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stevens's choice of entrance music: Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". Marcelo Santiago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Santiago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santiago looking to score a takedown here. Stevens is defending well but Santiago drives through and ends up in Stevens's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santiago (2) vs (0) Stevens
Santiago trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens is adopting a defensive guard.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santiago is posturing up here but Stevens has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Santiago tries to roll out but it's too tight and Santiago has to tap! Slick submission there by Stevens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Stevens! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aslambek Futin (ranked 7186 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Santiago (ranked 2154 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aslambek Futin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Futin tries to clinch but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Futin shoots in and gets a takedown into Santiago's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Futin (2) vs (0) Santiago
Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Futin is aware though and is defending well.
Futin trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Futin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santiago controls Futin momentarily but Futin frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santiago can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago keeping full guard, as Futin tries to pass.
Futin wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Futin is aware though and is defending well.
Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Futin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Futin (2) vs (2) Santiago
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but Futin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but Futin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago is trying to control. Futin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Futin wants to improve his position but Santiago is controlling well.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but Futin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santiago to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futin with the active half guard here but Santiago passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Futin (2) vs (5) Santiago
Santiago trying to control the position but Futin is working away.
Santiago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santiago working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futin is looking for a sweep.
Santiago slows the pace down.
Futin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santiago on the ground.
Futin struggling a bit here.
Futin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Futin (2) vs (7) Santiago
Futin has given up his back here. Will Santiago look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Futin (2) vs (10) Santiago
Santiago looking for the RNC.
Santiago working for the choke.
Futin is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santiago working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Futin is doing well to defend. Santiago seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Futin is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelo Santiago! |
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Event:
TAOC #2 - Hardy X Santiago
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Santiago tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jacob Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santiago's calf.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santiago doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santiago slips under a jab.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardy misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Santiago looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Santiago drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.#ES#
Hardy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Hardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Santiago's head back.
Jacob Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Santiago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santiago moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santiago drops his hands momentarily and Hardy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santiagos head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy is working Santiago over against the cage.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
#T2#
Santiago blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Santiago's takedown attempt.
Jacob Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Santiago drops back down to his feet.
Santiago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santiago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Santiago fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santiago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Santiago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santiago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy stops a takedown attempt from Santiago.
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Santiago looks winded!
A hook to the body from Hardy.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands a body punch.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santiago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body.
Hardy works on Santiago's body with a couple of short punches.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy presses Santiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Santiago blocks with his arms.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardy to keep the fight standing.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage. #T5#
Santiago prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.
Hardy presses Santiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Santiago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Santiago is rocked!
Hardy misses with a leg kick.
Santiago feints the counter takedown.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
A jab from Hardy misses.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.#T6#
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy throws a hook but Santiago blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago walks into a left hand.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santiago. Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardy misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy scores with a jab.#T7#
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
And Santiago tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Santiago's ribs.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santiago's sensitive parts.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago feints the counter takedown.#T8#
Santiago steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hardy. That one must have hurt.
Santiago shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Santiago down.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Santiago misses.
Hardy is looking to slow Santiago down with leg kicks.
Hardy misses with a double jab
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T9#
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santiago with the counter takedown but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Santiago's body.
Hardy lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santiago. Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardy connects with a crisp jab.
Santiago on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Santiago blocks the leg kick.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Santiago takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Santiago counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santiago manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Santiago trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away. #ES#
Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hardy scores with a jab. Santiago acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Santiago shakes it off.#CL#
Hardy clinches up with Santiago and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Santiago misses with some punches.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
Santiago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Santiago's ribcage. Santiago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Hardy prevents Santiago from breaking the clinch.
Santiago fails to pull guard.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy is leaning against Santiago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santiago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Santiago blocks with his arms.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacob Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Hardy gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy digs a right hand into Santiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santiago's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Hardy pushes Santiago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Hardy.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santiago jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Santiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santiago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santiago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy drops Santiago with a huge uppercut! Santiago drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hardy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Jacob Hardy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
COLISEU 14.12
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Santiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dos Oliviera's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dos Oliviera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Santiago is trying to control. Dos Oliviera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Dos Oliviera is defending well.
Dos Oliviera is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard. #SUB#
Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Dos Oliviera defends it. #SUB#
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santiago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dos Oliviera's head. #T1##SUB2#
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Santiago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Oliviera is just riding it out for now. Santiago eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Oliviera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago. #SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dos Oliviera defends it well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Oliviera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santiago wants to control but Dos Oliviera is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Dos Oliviera is defending it quite comfortably.
Santiago works his way into full mount!
Dos Oliviera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santiago tries to control but Dos Oliviera wriggling away.
Santiago is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Oliviera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Dos Oliviera is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Santiago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Oliviera is in no mood to give up.
Santiago prevents Dos Oliviera from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Santiago has control of Dos Oliviera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dos Oliviera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Santiago looking to control but Dos Oliviera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Dos Oliviera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santiago tries to control but Dos Oliviera wriggling away. #SUB#
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Oliviera is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can.
Dos Oliviera blocking the ground and pound.
Dos Oliviera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Santiago dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Santiago dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Oliviera's guard.
Dos Oliviera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santiago stands and throws Dos Oliviera's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Oliviera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Oliviera tries to buck Santiago off but Santiago is having none of it.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Oliviera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Oliviera is looking to regain half guard here but Santiago keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santiago. #SUB#
Santiago jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dos Oliviera manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Santiago trying to control the position but Dos Oliviera is working away. #SUB#
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dos Oliviera looks to move to half guard but instead Santiago has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Oliviera is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Oliviera is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can.
Santiago wants to control the pace but Dos Oliviera is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Santiago moves to the back. #SUB#
Santiago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Santiago has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dos Oliviera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Santiago looking for the choke from the back.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Oliviera can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Santiago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Santiago tightening his grip on Dos Oliviera, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera 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 Santiago gets his way!
#T3#
Dos Oliviera tries to break free.
#SUB#
Santiago is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dos Oliviera has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Santiago is looking for the choke from the back position but Dos Oliviera is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Santiago has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dos Oliviera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Will Santiago go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Santiago looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera has hold of Santiago's leg, trying to break free but it's let Santiago lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Dos Oliviera is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Santiago throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
TAOC #1 - Chonus X An 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Santiago shoots in and gets a takedown into Dos Oliviera's guard.
Santiago trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santiago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Oliviera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera working for a triangle but Santiago defends it easily.
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Dos Oliviera keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago advances to half guard.
Dos Oliviera is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Santiago is trying for a kimura here. Dos Oliviera looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santiago wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 149
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with McElroy, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes McElroy against the cage but McElroy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McElroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
McElroy closes the distance and pushes Santiago back into the cage.
McElroy tries a knee to the head but Santiago blocks it.
#BC2#
Santiago breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
McElroy has managed to clinch.
McElroy lands a right hand.
McElroy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McElroy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santiago wants to take the fight to the mat but McElroy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
McElroy lands a left hand.
Santiago blocks an elbow strike.
McElroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McElroy tries to clinch there but Santiago circles away.
#T1#
McElroy closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Santiago to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
McElroy forces Santiago back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McElroy tries to clinch there but Santiago circles away.
Santiago connects with a single shot there.
McElroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santiago has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and McElroy counters by moving into the clinch.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
McElroy tries to work over Santiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Santiago wants the takedown. McElroy is fighting it off but Santiago persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McElroy's guard against the cage.#ES#
McElroy has his feet on Santiago's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
McElroy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santiago finds it's way round the side to connect with McElroy's head.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McElroy sprawls well. McElroy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
McElroy doesn't manage to clinch there - Santiago circles away.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
McElroy drives through and clinches with Santiago against the cage.
Our sources have told us that McElroy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T3##TD2#
Santiago is trying to trip McElroy. He has hold of a leg but McElroy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Santiago persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Santiago trying to control but McElroy is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Santiago gets to his feet. McElroy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Santiago has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McElroy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McElroy wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
McElroy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santiago can't get the takedown.
McElroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santiago fails to pull guard.
Santiago dodges an elbow strike from McElroy.
McElroy misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Griffin McElroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McElroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McElroy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
McElroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Santiago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McElroy is trying to buck Santiago off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santiago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McElroy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcelo Santiago will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McElroy moves in looking to clinch but Santiago pushes him off.
McElroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Santiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
McElroy closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Santiago successfully pulls guard.
McElroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McElroy looking to sit in guard and control but Santiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
McElroy wriggles free and stands up.
Griffin McElroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McElroy forces Santiago back against the cage and clinches.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but McElroy has him pressed against the cage.
McElroy prevents a body shot from Santiago. #T1#
Santiago looking for a takedown.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santiago blocks an uppercut.
McElroy is working Santiago over against the cage.
McElroy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McElroy smiles and moves away.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Santiago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McElroy defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santiago or perhaps it was just good defense by McElroy, which made it look bad.
McElroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Santiago gets tackled into the cage by McElroy. McElroy maintains the clinch. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by McElroy.
Santiago jumps guard but McElroy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McElroy walks away with a smile on his face. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McElroy wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Santiago gets tackled into the cage by McElroy. McElroy maintains the clinch.
Santiago is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McElroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McElroy misses with a body punch.
Santiago tries to pull guard but McElroy holds him up against the cage and eventually Santiago drops back down to his feet.
McElroy misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago prevents a body shot from McElroy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McElroy tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing McElroy back against the cage.
McElroy lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McElroy.
Santiago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McElroy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
McElroy misses with the head strike.
Santiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of McElroy backwards. #TD2#
Santiago gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McElroy regains guard.
#SUB2#
Santiago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McElroy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santiago, into his guard. #REVR#
McElroy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Santiago working for a triangle but McElroy defends it easily.
#T4#
McElroy 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. #SUB2#
Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McElroy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Griffin McElroy 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McElroy looks to clinch
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin McElroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McElroy is looking to clinch.
And Santiago tries to counter it with a takedown but McElroy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McElroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McElroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McElroy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McElroy tries to clinch there but Santiago circles away.
Santiago swats away the attempt to clinch by McElroy.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Santiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McElroy looks to clinch
and Santiago counters with a straight right hand.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but McElroy shows good takedown defense. #T1#
McElroy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McElroy leaves Santiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcelo Santiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McElroy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santiago counters with a nice uppercut.
McElroy tries to clinch but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McElroy wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.
McElroy tries to clinch but Santiago moves away
and Santiago counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McElroy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santiago counters with a left to the body.
McElroy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Santiago decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McElroy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Santiago 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!
Santiago looking to control but McElroy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
McElroy is trying to stand up.
Santiago misses with a head shot.
McElroy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McElroy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Santiago tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Santiago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
McElroy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Santiago.
You get the feeling that McElroy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2#
McElroy wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Santiago has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! McElroy taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 143
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Santiago misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frankie Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Santiago feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Santiago wants to get up but he can't break Hollywood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hollywood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hollywood working for a triangle but Santiago defends it easily.
Hollywood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood wants to sweep but no luck.
Hollywood is trying to keep Santiago in close.
Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hollywood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hollywood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santiago defends it easily.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Hollywood keeps moving. #T2#
Hollywood has control of Santiago's left arm, preventing Santiago from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Santiago content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hollywood has locked up a guillotine! Hollywood's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Santiago is holding on here and Hollywood must be using up a lot of energy. Santiago has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hollywood gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Hollywood!
A relieved looking Frankie Hollywood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 140
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Santiago scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
A jab from Santiago misses.
Shelby throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelby throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
Shelby misses with an uppercut.
Santiago ducks right into an uppercut from Shelby.
Santiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A left and a right from Shelby both land. Nice combination.
Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santiago.
Shelby throws a combination that misses
and Santiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shelby throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Santiago counters with a single leg into guard. Shelby didn't expect that.
Shelby wants to stand but Santiago is controlling the position.
Santiago trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Shelby can't keep his opponent in guard - Santiago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shelby pushes Santiago off looking to stand but Santiago dives back in and keeps control.
Shelby is not content to let Santiago control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shelby is trying to stand.
Shelby wants to stand back up but Santiago manages to pass into side control.
Santiago tries to advance to mount but can't. #ES2#
Shelby throws Santiago to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby misses the body punch
and Shelby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shelby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santiago's head backwards.
Santiago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santiago there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shelby lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Shelby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santiago doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Shelby punishes Santiago's body with a nice straight punch.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shelby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santiago throws out the jab.
Shelby misses with a double jab
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Shelby - just one landing.
Santiago lands with an uppercut that bounces Shelby off the cage and back into range.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
An attempted straight right counter from Santiago misses the target.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Shelby on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Santiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santiago slips a straight right by Shelby.
Shelby lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby misses with an uppercut
and Santiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Shelby is rocked!
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby is still on wobbly legs! Can Santiago finish him?
It looks like Santiago has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Shelby misses.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Shelby avoids it well and moves away.
Shelby lands with a good body shot.
Shelby leaves his chin hanging out and Santiago seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shelby crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 135
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Blues looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blues sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blues.
Santiago throwing a counter right hand but Blues manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Blues 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.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blues cracks a nice hook into Santiago's ribs.
Santiago slips under a jab from Blues.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago feinted with a counter takedown.
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blues stuffs the takedown attempt from Santiago. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Blues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blues lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Blues throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
A punch combination from Blues misses.
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Santiago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blues tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santiago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blues struggling a bit here.
Blues is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Santiago is staying active.
Santiago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blues on the ground.#T2#
Blues is looking to regain half guard here but Santiago keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Blues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Santiago tries for a kimura but Blues is defending well.
Blues tries to bench press Santiago off him but Santiago keeps the position. #T3#
Blues manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Santiago seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Blues has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Santiago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Santiago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blues 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 Santiago has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santiago and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Santiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Santiago gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Santiago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blues rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santiago's guard! Nice work there by Blues! #SUB#
Santiago has his foot on Blues's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blues works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Blues stands up and waves to Santiago to follow him.
Blues throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Blues lands a nice looking body shot.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blues cracks a nice hook into Santiago's ribs.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago is looking to counter punch.
Blues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santiago at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues 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#
Blues throws a big shot that misses.
Blues misses the jab.
Blues swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
A countering left hand to the body from Blues misses.
Blues connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santiago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Blues.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Blues avoids it well and moves away.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago throws a lazy right hand but Blues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Blues.
Santiago throwing a counter right hand but Blues manages to avoid it.
Blues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santiago's head backwards.#T1#
Blues takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monday Blues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Blues tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blues appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues loads up on a big right hand but Santiago slips the punch.
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch but Santiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blues avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Blues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Santiago 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.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blues swivels and escapes.
Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Blues sprawls well. He's pushed Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blues is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santiago rather than just go for the knockout.
Santiago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santiago at a distance.
Blues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santiago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blues misses with a leg kick.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Blues plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Monday Blues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blues is fending him off so far but Santiago persists. Nope, Blues circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
Blues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blues staying out of range there.
Blues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santiago.
Santiago is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Blues's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blues as he avoids it easily.
Blues lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blues scores with a jab to the body.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Blues misses with a body kick.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. Blues moves away and avoids it.
Blues 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. #T4#
Blues connects with a single shot there.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Blues.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santiago.
Blues looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
Santiago shoots in for a double leg but Blues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blues misses with a straight right.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
Blues works Santiago's body with a nice hook.
Blues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monday Blues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santiago walks into a left hand.
Blues connects with the punch.
Blues digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Blues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blues digs a right hand underneath Santiago's ribcage. Santiago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Blues forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1##BC2#
Blues manages to break the clinch.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Blues throws a low kick but Santiago moves out of range easily.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blues takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Blues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.
Blues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marcelo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blues throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Blues moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
Blues swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blues sprawls and moves away.
Blues throws an off balance right hand
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Blues.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blues misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Blues has closed the distance and engaged Santiago in a clinch.
Santiago misses with some punches.
#T3#
Santiago tries to circle away but Blues has him pinned against the cage.
Blues lands an uppercut.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blues lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santiago.
Santiago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blues is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blues to keep the fight standing.
Blues lands with a light punch inside.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Blues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago tries to work over Blues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santiago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blues walks away with a smile on his face. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Santiago fails with the takedown.
Blues leaves Santiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blues is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Blues.
Blues misses with a left hand
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Blues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santiago, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Blues manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blues 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
Monday Blues decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 128
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shelby as he jumps to the side.
Santiago dives in for a single leg takedown but Shelby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santiago drops his hands momentarily and Shelby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shelby lands a nice hook to Santiago's body. Santiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shelby misses with an uppercut.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
And Santiago tries to counter it with a takedown but Shelby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shelby connects with a body shot.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Shelby shows good takedown defense.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shelby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Shelby swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
It seemed like Santiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
Santiago throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
Shelby 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.
We've been told by Shelby's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Shelby misses.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shelby defends it well.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santiago shoots and misses
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santiago! But no joy.
Santiago moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
Shelby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shelby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santiago throws an off balance right hand
and Shelby counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Shelby swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shelby misses with a body punch
and Shelby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shelby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shelby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shelby wants it to stay on the feet.
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 shot to the body from Shelby misses
and Santiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Shelby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Shelby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shelby, as that shot connected.
Nice sprawl there from Shelby as Santiago shoots in.
Shelby lands a jab to the nose.
Shelby stuffs the takedown.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Santiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santiago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Santiago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Shelby lands with a hook. Santiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shelby connects with a single shot there.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Shelby jabs Santiago right on the nose. Santiago blinks but takes it well.
Shelby throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shelby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shelby throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a single leg into guard. Shelby didn't expect that.
Shelby wants to stand but Santiago is controlling the position. #T4#
Santiago looking to sit in guard and control but Shelby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Shelby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Shelby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shelby scores with a shot to the body.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Shelby misses with an uppercut.
Shelby throws a hook but Santiago avoids it easily.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shelby throws a hook to the side of Santiago's head but Santiago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with Shelby, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes Shelby against the cage but Shelby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Santiago shoots in and drives through. Shelby sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago needs to keep his hands up - Shelby had a free shot at his head there.
Shelby throws the left hand but Santiago avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shelby defends it well.#T1#
Shelby throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Santiago misses.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago looks for a takedown but Shelby sprawls well.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Santiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shelby lands with a hook. Santiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shelby scores with a decent looking hook.
Shelby has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santiago appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shelby tests Santiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Shelby misses.
Santiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shelby digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby lands a nice shot that snaps Santiago's head back.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby throws a sloppy body shot
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
Shelby lands a nice looking body shot.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
Shelby connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Shelby digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
Shelby throws a lazy uppercut
and Santiago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shelby throws a lazy uppercut
and Santiago counters with a right hand to the body.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelby circles away.
Shelby is looking to counter punch.
Santiago has his takedown stuffed
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby sizes up Santiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shelby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shelby scores with a punch to the head.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.#T4#
Shelby lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby jabs Santiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santiago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shelby tries to avoid it but Santiago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shelby to the ground. Shelby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelby circles away.
Shelby misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santiago! But no joy.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shelby as he avoids it easily.
Shelby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shelby counters with a nice body shot.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Shelby misses.
Santiago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shelby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Santiago misses.
Shelby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shelby lands a body shot.
Santiago throws a good cross that connects.
Santiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby stuns Santiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Shelby misses its intended target.
Santiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Shelby - just one landing.
Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shelby defends well and Santiago ends up having to push Shelby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shelby counters with a straight right hand.
Shelby stuffs the takedown.
Tommy Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shelby, as that shot connected.
Shelby throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santiago! But no joy.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Santiago with the counter takedown but Shelby avoids it easily.
Shelby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shelby 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.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
Shelby misses with a jab to the body
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Marcelo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shelby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santiago walks into a stiff left hand from Shelby.
Shelby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelby lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shelby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santiago somewhat.
Shelby swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Shelby lands with an uppercut that bounces Santiago off the cage and back into range.
Shelby lands a nice shot to the body.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Shelby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santiago with a poor takedown
and Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santiago! But no joy.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Tommy Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Shelby throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control.
Shelby is trying to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tommy Shelby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Shelby sneaks out the side door and pushes Santiago away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
A left lands for Shelby.
Nice body punch from Shelby.
Santiago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shelby to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shelby 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 122
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Shelby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santiago momentarily.
Santiago shoots in but Shelby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santiago goes for a double leg but Shelby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shelby continues to drive forward.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Shelby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shelby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Santiago is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santiago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice body punch from Shelby. #TD#
Santiago scores with a takedown into Shelby's guard.#SUB#
Santiago drops back looking for a leg! Shelby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shelby manages to kick Santiago off! Santiago jumps back into Shelby's guard.
Shelby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##ES2#
Shelby wriggles free and stands up.
Shelby 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.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Shelby lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santiago throws a big shot that misses.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Shelby there.
Shelby swinging wildly here.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Santiago moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Santiago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shelby is fending him off so far but Santiago persists. Nope, Shelby circles away and we're back to standing.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Shelby avoids it well and moves away.
Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shelby defends well and Santiago ends up having to push Shelby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shelby takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Shelby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santiago staying out of range there.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shelby lands a jab.
Shelby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shelby scores with a nice right hand.
Shelby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Santiago misses. #T4#
Shelby throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Shelby swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Shelby - just one landing.
Shelby thuds a left hand into Santiago's body.
Shelby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Santiago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Santiago takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby works Santiago's body with a nice hook.
Shelby throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Shelby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santiago at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Shelby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Santiago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Shelby pushes Santiago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shelby throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shelby lands with a right hand.
Shelby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santiago rather than just go for the knockout.
Shelby misses with a hook
#TD#
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shelby won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shelby keeps working.
Shelby is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Santiago tries for a kimura but Shelby is defending well. #T1#
Shelby is not content to let Santiago control the position.
Tommy Shelby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santiago is really struggling to control Shelby but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shelby is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Santiago misses the target.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shelby catches Santiago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shelby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shelby wants it to stay on the feet.
Shelby takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Santiago is looking to counter punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shelby in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A slow jab from Shelby misses its intended target.
Santiago is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Santiago closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shelby quickly recovers to half guard.
Shelby is not content to let Santiago control the position.#SUB#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shelby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Shelby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shelby is looking to escape.#T3##ES2#
Shelby pushes Santiago off and gets back to his feet.
Shelby misses with an uppercut.
Shelby throws a lazy uppercut
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shelby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Shelby misses.
Shelby scores with a three punch combo!
Shelby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santiago shoots in and drives through. Shelby sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Shelby.
No joy there for Shelby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Shelby looks to land a left hand but Santiago moved out of range nicely.
Santiago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shelby digs a good body shot into Santiago's ribs.#T4#
Shelby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santiago on the side of the head.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shelby.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Santiago is looking to counter punch.
Shelby misses with a body shot
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shelby lands with a cross.
Shelby throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Shelby is quick to defend against it.
Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shelby defends well and Santiago ends up having to push Shelby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Santiago.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shelby! But no joy.
Shelby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Shelby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Shelby throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Santiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santiago jabs Shelby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tommy Shelby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santiago walks into a left hand.
Shelby misses with a hook
#TD#
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shelby manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Santiago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shelby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Shelby manages to break the clinch.
Shelby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Shelby avoids it well and moves away.
Shelby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Santiago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shelby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Shelby throws out a powerful jab.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Santiago dives in and grabs Shelby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shelby pushes down on Santiago's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Shelby as Santiago shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Shelby.
Shelby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Shelby.
Shelby tries to move into range but Santiago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shelby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santiago's head backwards.
Marcelo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santiago feinted with a counter takedown.
Shelby swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago feinted with a counter takedown.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shelby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santiago thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Shelby misses with a straight right.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shelby lands with a shot to the body.
Shelby defending well as Santiago loads up on a big left hand.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Shelby.
#T3#
Santiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shelby.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Shelby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santiago.
Santiago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Shelby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santiago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shelby jabs at Santiago's body.
Shelby misses with a left hand
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Santiago misses.
Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Shelby digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
Shelby lands a jab to the head.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Tommy Shelby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shelby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Shelby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shelby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shelby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santiago. Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shelby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santiago.
Shelby throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Santiago tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santiago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Shelby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shelby 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 119
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Hollywood swings widly with a right hand
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Hollywood misses with a right hand
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hollywood 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.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hollywood swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Hollywood.
Santiago throws a shot from downtown. Hollywood moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollywood misses the target.
Hollywood lands a nice shot that snaps Santiago's head back.
Hollywood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut. Santiago saw that one coming.
Santiago slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Santiago feints the counter takedown.
Hollywood throws a right hand that misses
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santiago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hollywood avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood loads up on a big right hand but Santiago slips the punch.
Hollywood throws a hook but Santiago blocks it.
Frankie Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollywood swings widly with a right hand
letting Santiago counter with a right hand.
Hollywood lands with a right hand.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Hollywood shows good takedown defense.
Frankie Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.#T2#
Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hollywood defends well and Santiago ends up having to push Hollywood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Hollywood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santiago throws out a counter right but Hollywood avoids it with no problem.
Hollywood clobbers Santiago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hollywood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santiago's hands.
Santiago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hollywood avoids it really well and circles away.
Hollywood lands a nice shot that snaps Santiago's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hollywood.#T3#
Hollywood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santiago counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Hollywood is rocked!#TD2#
Santiago gets a big slam - oh, Hollywood is out! Hollywood is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 110
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Edgar lands with an overhand left.
Edgar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edgar 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.
Edgar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edgar throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Santiago counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Edgar is pulling down on Santiago's head. It's preventing any offense from Santiago, at least for the moment.
Santiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgar is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edgar is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Santiago has his foot on Edgar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edgar works his way back into a safe position though.
Santiago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santiago tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Edgar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edgar defends well.
Edgar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edgar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edgar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edgar chips away with some ground and pound.
Santiago controls Edgar momentarily but Edgar frees himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edgar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edgar throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Santiago is looking for a triangle but Edgar pushes his legs off easily.
Santiago has momentary wrist control but Edgar slips an elbow through the middle.
Edgar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edgar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edgar landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edgar scoring with some ground and pound.
Edgar chips away with some ground and pound.
Edgar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edgar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Edgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edgar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Edgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Edgar stuffs the takedown.
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santiago staying out of range there.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Edgar avoids it well and moves away.
Edgar misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edgar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edgar misses with a straight left.
Santiago is looking to counter punch.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edgar as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edgar throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Edgar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Edgar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edgar throws out the jab.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
Santiago misses the jab.
Edgar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Edgar finds it's target.
A cross from Santiago lands.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edgar misses with the combination.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santiago.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Edgar shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Edgar misses its intended target.
Santiago throwing a counter right hand but Edgar manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Edgar shoots in and gets a takedown into Santiago's guard.#T1#
Edgar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
Edgar is in close to Santiago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edgar postures up and lands a big shot to Santiago's brow.
Edgar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Edgar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago looking to control.
#SUB#
Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edgar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #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.
Edgar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edgar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edgar distracts Santiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Santiago is rocked!
Santiago being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Santiago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edgar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
Edgar with a nice head shot there.
Santiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Edgar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santiago's head.#T3#
Edgar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Edgar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Santiago has his foot on Edgar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edgar works his way back into a safe position though.
Edgar distracts Santiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edgar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edgar lands a couple of elbows.
Edgar lands a couple of digs.
Edgar stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Edgar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Edgar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edgar landing with the ground and pound.
Spanky Edgar has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edgar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Edgar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Santiago on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Spanky Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago stuns Edgar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
It looked like Santiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edgar works the jab nicely.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edgar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Edgar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Edgar passes into half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Edgar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Edgar connects with a nice short shot to Santiago's temple.
Santiago has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edgar is working away from the top position though.
Edgar trying to control the pace.
Edgar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marcelo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santiago manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edgar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edgar lands a couple of elbows.
Edgar landing with the ground and pound.
Edgar distracts Santiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edgar scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Santiago is looking for a triangle but Edgar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Edgar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edgar has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Edgar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edgar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edgar scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Edgar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spanky Edgar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edgar postures up and lands a big shot to Santiago's brow.
Edgar stays in close to Santiago's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edgar misses with an uppercut. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edgar with a nice cross.
Santiago misses with a hook
and Edgar counters with a stiff right hand.
Edgar lands a jab to the head.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Edgar circles away easily
enabling Edgar to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edgar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Edgar as he connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Edgar. Those never looked like landing.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
Edgar with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spanky Edgar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edgar 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spanky Edgar!
After winning the bout, Spanky Edgar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 108
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Hollywood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Santiago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hollywood tries to avoid it but Santiago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hollywood to the ground. Hollywood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hollywood throws a lazy uppercut
letting Santiago counter with a right hand.
Santiago defending well as Hollywood loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Santiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hollywood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santiago at a distance.
Hollywood takes one to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santiago 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.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Santiago misses with a left hand
letting Hollywood counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hollywood misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santiago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hollywood is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Santiago frees his head nicely. Oh but Hollywood has switched to an armbar! Santiago is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frankie Hollywood!
After the fight, Frankie Hollywood was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 27
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Kambosos Jr misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a single leg into guard. Kambosos Jr didn't expect that.
Kambosos Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Kambosos Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago wants to stand but Kambosos Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Kambosos Jr is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kambosos Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Santiago presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##TD2#
Santiago jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Santiago is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kambosos Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Santiago's body to avoid the submission. Santiago has instead reached around Kambosos Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Santiago arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 24
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Concen scores with a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Concen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Santiago has his foot on Concen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Concen works his way back into a safe position though.
Concen wants to stand but Santiago is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Concen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santiago, up you get!
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Concen tries to clinch up.#T1#
Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Concen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Concen. #TD#
Santiago lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Concen is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Concen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Concen.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Concen keeps moving.
Santiago won't allow Concen to get back to his feet. #T2#
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Concen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Santiago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Concen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Concen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Concen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Concen wants to get up but he can't break Santiago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Santiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Concen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Concen wants to stand and escape but instead Santiago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Santiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Concen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Santiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Concen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Santiago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Concen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santiago, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen wants to stand and escape but instead Santiago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
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 Marcelo Santiago will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Santiago shoots in and drives through. Concen sprawls well.#TD#
Santiago fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Concen to the ground. Santiago is now in Concen's guard.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Concen is keeping the position.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Concen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago prevents Concen from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santiago prevents Concen from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Santiago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Concen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Concen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santiago wants to take a breather but Concen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Santiago.
Concen is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Concen 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.#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.
Santiago looking to sit in guard and control but Concen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Concen is stalling in the full guard.
Concen wanted to stand there but Santiago had control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Concen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Concen has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
Concen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marcelo Santiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santiago 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.#CL2#
Santiago gets tackled into the cage by Concen. Concen maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Concen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Concen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Concen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Concen moves into the clinch successfully.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Concen won't allow it.
#TD2#
Concen has clasped his hands together around Santiago's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Santiago is looking to reverse the position.
Concen working away.
Concen lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago wants to control but Concen postures up.
Santiago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Concen slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SU2#
Concen gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Santiago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Concen is doing well to control the position and prevent Santiago from advancing to side control.
Concen is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard. #SUB#
Santiago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Concen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Concen.
Santiago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Concen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Concen wants to sweep here but Santiago controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santiago trying to control but Concen is working from the bottom.
Concen managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Concen closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Concen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Concen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Concen 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Concen!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 18
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Killer throws a chopping leg kick but Santiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Killer avoids it well and moves away.
Santiago checks a low kick from Killer.#CL2#
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer presses Santiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Santiago's takedown attempt.
Killer prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Santiago.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Killer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer pushes Santiago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
A short right from Killer.
Killer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santiago lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Killer avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Dan Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer is struggling to control the position.
Santiago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santiago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer lands a left hand.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santiagos head.
Santiago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Santiago has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Santiago tries to break the clinch but Killer is controlling the position.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Killer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santiago drops back down to his feet.
Killer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Santiago is working for takedown but Killer is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Killer lands a body shot. #BC2#
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santiago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killer finds it's way round the side to connect with Santiago's 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!
Santiago shoots in for a double leg but Killer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Santiago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santiago sets himself, and Killer steps forward looking for the clinch! Santiago avoids it this time.
Killer throws a chopping leg kick but Santiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Killer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killer, right into the meat.
Killer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
Santiago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santiago dives in and grabs Killer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes down on Santiago's head and hops out.#CL2#
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killer stalls. #T4#
A short right from Santiago on the inside.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer stops a takedown attempt from Santiago.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Killer lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Killer takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Killer.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killer.
Killer works on Santiago's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer cracks the inside of Santiago's front leg.
Santiago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Killer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Killer lands with a nice body punch.
Dan Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer throws a sloppy body shot
and Santiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santiago goes for a double leg but Killer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killer continues to drive forward.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer keeps control of Santiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.
Santiago jumps guard but Killer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killer after a bit of a struggle.
Killer blocking some punches.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santiago is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Killer lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santiago or not.
Killer is working Santiago over against the cage.
Santiago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santiago walks into a jab.
Santiago needs to keep his hands up - Killer had a free shot at his head there.
A leg kick checked by Santiago.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps Santiago's head back.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Killer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.
Killer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Killer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2##CL2#
Killer instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
Santiago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Killer clinches up with Santiago and pushes him back against the cage.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killer to keep the fight standing.
Killer effectively controlling the action here.
Dan Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santiago.
Santiago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer. #BC2#
Killer manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santiago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killer walks away with a smile on his face. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Killer lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Killer.
Killer leaves Santiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Santiago there.
Santiago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Killer can pounce on him.
#T4#
Killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Killer takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Killer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Killer drives through and clinches with Santiago against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer stalling against the cage.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
Santiago wants a takedown.
Killer cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.
Killer is struggling to control the position.
Killer stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Killer lands with a cross.
Santiago slips under a jab.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Killer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.
Killer wants to counter with a clinch but Santiago pushes him away.
Santiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Killer stuns Santiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Santiago checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Santiago misses the target.#T1#
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
Santiago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Killer moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Killer manages to break the clinch.
Killer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Santiago walks into a jab.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
Santiago moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKiller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Santiago slips the punch.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Santiago was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Marcelo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Killer sizes up Santiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Killer moves into the clinch successfully.
Killer is struggling to control the position.
Santiago is trying to pull guard but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Killer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santiago drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Killer.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Killer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards. #BC2#
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.#T3##CL2#
Killer closes the distance and pushes Santiago back into the cage.
Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Killer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santiago drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
A short right from Killer.
Santiago working aggressively here.
Santiago wants a takedown.
Killer digs a right hand into Santiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santiago's gas tank.
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santiago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Killer breaks the clinch.
Santiago with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Killer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killer. #T4#
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!
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Killer breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Killer.
Santiago moves forwards but Killer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santiago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Santiago misses the target.#CL2#
Killer moves into the clinch.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Killer.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santiago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killer after a bit of a struggle.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dan Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Killer 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Killer!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 16
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Santiago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Concen's guard.
Santiago won't allow Concen to sweep him here.
Santiago trying to control but Concen is working from the bottom.
Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Concen.
Concen keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Santiago being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen wants to hit a switch here but Santiago passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Concen there! #SUB2#
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Concen is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can. #T1#
Santiago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Concen is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Santiago is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 12
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
MacManus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Santiago wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and MacManus is now in half guard.
MacManus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MacManus is taking a breather. Santiago says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago trying to hold on to MacManus's head to control him but MacManus postures up.
MacManus trying to mount his opponent but Santiago defends it.
MacManus working over Santiago with some ground and pound. Santiago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
MacManus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Santiago looking for a kimura from the bottom but MacManus passes into side control!
MacManus is staying tight to Santiago's torso, preventing him from escaping.
MacManus working the ground and pound.#T2#
Santiago is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee asks MacManus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. MacManus prefers to stall for the moment though.
MacManus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MacManus moves into full mount! #SUB#
MacManus quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for MacManus but it's paid off an Santiago is forced to tap! Nice work by MacManus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor MacManus!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 6
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paterson throws out the jab.
Paterson misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Paterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Santiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paterson.
A little feinted left hand from Paterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paterson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paterson misses with a hook.
Paterson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Santiago to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago darts in looking for a takedown but Paterson gets double underhooks and turns Santiago into the cage.
Paterson connects with a looping right hand.
Paterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santiago changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Paterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.
Santiago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santiago slips under a jab from Paterson.
Paterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santiago sizes up Paterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santiago dives in for a single leg takedown but Paterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paterson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paterson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Paterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Paterson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Louis Paterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Paterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santiago with the counter takedown but Paterson avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Paterson forces Santiago back against the cage and clinches.
Paterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santiago.
Santiago can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paterson digs a right hand underneath Santiago's ribcage. Santiago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Paterson won't allow it.
Paterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
A short right from Paterson on the inside.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Paterson on the inside.
Santiago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santiago looking for a takedown.
Paterson lands with a light punch inside.
Paterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Paterson is leaning against Santiago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Santiago successfully pulls guard.
Paterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Vendetta Alliance London Gym inform us that Santiago has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This has been an exciting period of action!#T4##SUB2#
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paterson landing with the ground and pound.
Paterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santiago has a closed guard, preventing Paterson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Paterson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Paterson misses with a straight left.
Paterson misses with an uppercut
and Santiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paterson scores with a hook.
Paterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Paterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santiago's head.#ROC#
Santiago is rocked!
Paterson connects with a jab.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Paterson finish him?
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paterson sprawls well. Paterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Louis Paterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Paterson rushes Santiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Santiago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Paterson.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Paterson.
Louis Paterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paterson tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Paterson just leaning against Santiago, taking a breather.
Paterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santiagos head.
Paterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
Paterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paterson pushes Santiago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paterson lands a body shot.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Paterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Paterson. #T2#
Paterson taking a breather.#KD#
Paterson drops Santiago onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Santiago is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Santiago to his knees! Paterson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Paterson!
Louis Paterson retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 3
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Longmire scores with a punch to the head.
Longmire misses with an uppercut
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longmire misses with a looping right.
Longmire throws a lazy uppercut
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longmire.
Longmire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Longmire.
Longmire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longmire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Longmire.
Longmire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Longmire looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Longmire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longmire throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD#
and Santiago counters with a big uppercut that knocks Longmire off his feet! Santiago dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#
Longmire is rocked!
Longmire is looking to regain half guard here but Santiago keeps moving and retains side control.
Longmire is still in real trouble! Can Santiago finish him?
Longmire looks winded!
An elbow from Santiago crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Santiago trying to control the action but Longmire is working from the bottom.
Longmire seems to have recovered his senses.
Santiago postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Santiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Longmire, who protects the arm well.
Santiago throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Longmire tries to bench press Santiago off him but Santiago keeps the position. #SUB#
Santiago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Longmire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Longmire is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Santiago misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Santiago trying to control the position but Longmire is working away. #SUB#
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Longmire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Longmire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Longmire tries to stand and escape but Santiago is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Longmire decides to stand and escape the position.
Longmire misses with a right hand
and Santiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longmire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Longmire is quick to defend against it.
Santiago slips a jab from Longmire.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Longmire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
Santiago is looking to counter punch.
Santiago tests Longmire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longmire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longmire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santiago.
Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Longmire is quick to defend against it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santiago, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Longmire misses with a left hand #KD#
and Santiago lands a stunning uppercut that sends Longmire to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longmire tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Santiago has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Longmire avoids a series of strikes thrown by Santiago.
Santiago wants to control the pace but Longmire is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Longmire defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santiago. #SUB#
Longmire defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santiago.
Santiago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Longmire is looking to escape. #SUB#
Santiago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Santiago dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Longmire misses with an uppercut
letting Santiago counter with a right hand.
Longmire throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Longmire is quick to defend against it.
Longmire throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santiago connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Santiago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Longmire defends it.
Longmire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santiago's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longmire keeps control of the position easily here as Santiago tries to buck him off.
Longmire is hanging on to Santiago's back as he tries to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
What's going on here? Longmire has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
#T1#
Longmire throws a combination that misses
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Longmire is breathing heavily.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Longmire.
Longmire misses with a combination
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longmire throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Santiago counters with a left hand that sends Longmire to the canvas!
Santiago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Longmire keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Santiago slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Longmire actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago tries to pass the half guard into mount. Longmire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Santiago is working hard here to advance position.
Longmire is not content to let Santiago control the position.#SUB#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Longmire has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura but Longmire is defending well.
Santiago passes to side control.
Longmire parries the strikes from Santiago easily there. Santiago is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Longmire to escape.
#T3#
Longmire tries to bench press Santiago off him but Santiago keeps the position.
Longmire prevents Santiago from improving position. #SUB#
Santiago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Longmire gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Longmire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Longmire defends it. #SUB#
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Longmire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Longmire.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longmire can do to turn this around?
Santiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longmire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Longmire wants to sweep here but Santiago controlling him for the moment.
Santiago stands and throws Longmire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santiago trying to control the position but Longmire is working away. #SUB#
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Longmire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Longmire is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Santiago dominated that second round.
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#
Longmire falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control.
Longmire looks to move to half guard but instead Santiago has passed into mount! Damn!
Santiago looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Longmire is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Santiago is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Longmire can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Santiago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Longmire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santiago is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Longmire is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Santiago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Longmire regains half guard.
Santiago seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Longmire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Longmire looking for submissions off his back.
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Longmire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longmire keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura but Longmire is defending well.
#SUB2#
Longmire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Longmire is not content to let Santiago control the position.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Longmire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago. #T3##SUB2#
Longmire actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
Longmire moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at The Bear's Den inform us that Longmire has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Longmire keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Longmire keeping full guard, as Santiago tries to pass. #SUB#
Santiago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Santiago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santiago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Longmire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santiago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santiago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santiago trying to control but Longmire is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santiago 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
SPFC XIV
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Santiago with a poor takedown
and Nyberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nyberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nyberg.
Nyberg throws out a leg kick but Santiago moves out of range and Nyberg only half commits.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Santiago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nyberg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nyberg is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nyberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Santiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nyberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Nyberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nyberg stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.#SUB2#
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nyberg passes into side control.
Santiago is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santiago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Nyberg decides to stand back up. Nyberg steps back and let's Santiago get back to his feet.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Nyberg.
#T3#
Nyberg scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Santiago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nyberg to the mat! Nyberg manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Santiago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nyberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nyberg has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nyberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nyberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santiago's guard. #T4##SU#
Nyberg stands up out of the half guard.
Nyberg throws out a loose jab but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Santiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nyberg throws the kick towards the body but Santiago avoids it.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nyberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Santiago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matti Nyberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Nyberg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago slips a jab from Nyberg.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nyberg misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nyberg won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Nyberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nyberg slips under a jab from Santiago.
Nyberg cracks a nice hook into Santiago's ribs.
Nyberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santiago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nyberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Nyberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Nyberg.
Nyberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyberg misses with a double jab.
And Santiago tries to counter it with a takedown but Nyberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nyberg throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Nyberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Santiago tries for a takedown but Nyberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nyberg slips under a jab from Santiago.
Nyberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nyberg misses with a combination
enabling Santiago to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Nyberg.
#TD2#
Santiago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nyberg is trying to defend but Santiago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Nyberg kicks Santiago off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santiago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Nyberg lands.
Nyberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyberg.
Santiago throws out a counter right but Nyberg avoids it with no problem.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matti Nyberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyberg throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santiago! But no joy.
Matti Nyberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Nyberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santiago with the counter takedown but Nyberg avoids it easily.
Nyberg throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Santiago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Nyberg pushes Santiago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Nyberg.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Nyberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nyberg throws a wild body kick that Santiago sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Santiago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santiago darts in looking for a takedown but Nyberg gets double underhooks and turns Santiago into the cage.
Matti Nyberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Nyberg slips a jab from Santiago.
Nyberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Santiago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Santiago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nyberg tries to land a leg kick but Santiago saw it coming and moves away.
Santiago fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Nyberg throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santiago is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nyberg reverses the position - he's now on top in Santiago's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Nyberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nyberg cracks Santiago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nyberg lands with a cross.
No joy there for Nyberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nyberg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nyberg throws a one two combo.
Nyberg throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Nyberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nyberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Nyberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
Nyberg throws a shot to the body.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Nyberg.
Santiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nyberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nyberg defends it well.
Nyberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nyberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santiago throws out the jab.
Nyberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nyberg throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Santiago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Santiago swings around for an armbar but Nyberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santiago's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Santiago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nyberg has picked Santiago up and slammed him! Santiago can't keep hold of the triangle and Nyberg manages to pass to side control!
Nyberg scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyberg controlling from side mount.
Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Nyberg taking a breather here.
Marcelo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nyberg trying to control the position but Santiago is working away.
Nyberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nyberg takes a little break here. Santiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Nyberg keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SU#
Nyberg decides to stand back up. Nyberg steps back and let's Santiago get back to his feet.
Matti Nyberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nyberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Santiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matti Nyberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Nyberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nyberg throwing a counter right hand but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Nyberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nyberg misses the jab.
Nyberg takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Nyberg throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Nyberg connects with a jab.
Santiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Nyberg connects with a body shot that sends Santiago's belly button to the back.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nyberg.
Nyberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nyberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santiago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Nyberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nyberg 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Nyberg!
Matti Nyberg opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
SPFC X
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Lintunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santiago.
Jab by Lintunen.
Santiago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Santiago looks to land a left hand but Lintunen moved out of range nicely.
Santiago fails with the takedown.
Lintunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lintunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Lintunen is predictable there #TD2#
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lintunen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lintunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Santiago throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lintunen escapes and throws Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Lintunen controls the position.
Lintunen'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lintunen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lintunen slows the pace down.
Santiago wants to control but Lintunen postures up.#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.
Lintunen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Santiago being controlled for a moment.
Santiago is trying to buck Lintunen off.
The strikes coming from Lintunen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lintunen wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy.
Santiago is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Lintunen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Santiago will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lintunen misses with the ground and pound.
Lintunen cracks Santiago with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
Santiago is trying to control Lintunen's posture but Lintunen avoids it.
Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Lintunen keeps moving and retains side control.
Santiago struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lintunen throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Santiago darts in looking for a takedown but Lintunen gets double underhooks and turns Santiago into the cage.
Lintunen throws a big counter combination but Santiago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Santiago or perhaps it was just good defense by Lintunen, which made it look bad.
Lauri Lintunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lintunen 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 Santiago has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santiago and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lintunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lintunen throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lintunen misses with a left hand
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Lintunen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santiago lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#
Lintunen is rocked!#TD2#
Santiago shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh Lintunen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lintunen's thigh. Lintunen counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Santiago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lintunen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santiago has Lintunen in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Lintunen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Lintunen.
Lintunen seems to have got his legs back now.
Lintunen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago moves out of range of the body kick.
Lintunen misses with a right hand
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Lintunen slams his shin into Santiago's torso.
Santiago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lintunen throws a leg kick but Santiago sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lintunen misses with a right hand
and Santiago counters with a huge left! Lintunen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Santiago isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lintunen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Jonson.
Jonson throws a hook but Santiago avoids it easily.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santiago blocks a jab.#TD2#
Santiago shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santiago showed some decent athleticism there.
Santiago is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jonson reverses the position - he's now on top in Santiago's guard. #SUB2#
Santiago looking for subs off his back but Jonson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jonson wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy. #T1#
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. Jonson connects with a nice short shot to Santiago's temple.
Santiago gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Santiago throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jonson escapes and throws Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Jonson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santiago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jonson grinds an elbow into Santiago's temple.
Jonson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
Jonson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Santiago down.
Santiago is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Jonson is working to tighten his grip on Santiago's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Santiago has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jonson is really squeezing tight and eventually Santiago passes out! Jonson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anthony Jonson!
Our winner, Anthony Jonson, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
McConor takes the fight into the clinch.
Santiago effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Santiago breaks the clinch.
Santiago tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Santiago rushes McConor and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Santiago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McConor uses from the top position.
McConor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
McConor stands and steps away. Santiago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Santiago shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
McConor manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marcelo Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Santiago thuds a left hand into McConor's body.
Santiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConor manages to avoid it.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Santiago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
McConor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McConor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Vendetta Alliance London Gym inform us that Santiago has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McConor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet but McConor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santiago is trying to keep McConor in close.
#SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a triangle but McConor pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McConor defends it easily.
McConor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santiago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McConor is controlling him.
McConor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santiago trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McConor stays in close to Santiago's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McConor wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McConor looks for a takedown but Santiago sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Santiago.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McConor back to the cage. Santiago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice takedown defense from McConor. No joy for Santiago on that attempt.
Santiago throws a right and a left that McConor avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! McConor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
McConor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Santiago throws McConor to one side and escapes!#CL#
McConor has Santiago up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConor throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Santiago misses.#TD2#
Santiago gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
McConor manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McConor sprawls well. McConor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
McConor is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Santiago closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McConor did well to prevent Santiago getting side control.
Santiago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santiago looks to land a strike but McConor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but McConor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McConor has his hands on Santiago's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Santiago wants to pass the guard but McConor is keeping the position.
Santiago trying to control but McConor is working from the bottom.
McConor wants to sweep here but Santiago controlling him for the moment.
Santiago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McConor has his hands on Santiago's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
McConor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gregor McConor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santiago is looking to clinch but McConor is avoiding it.
McConor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Santiago. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from McConor is predictable there #TD2#
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConor is not content to let Santiago control the position.
Santiago tries to stand but McConor is controlling his head. #T4#
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but McConor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McConor tries to bench press Santiago off him but Santiago keeps the position.
McConor regains half guard.
McConor won't allow Santiago to pass to mount.
Marcelo Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santiago trying to control from McConor's half guard. McConor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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 Gregor McConor 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santiago looks for a takedown but McConor sprawls well.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santiago tries to clinch but McConor is having none of it.
McConor misses with a wild combination.
Santiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santiago tries to clinch but McConor is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConor blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from McConor as Santiago shoots in.
Gregor McConor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.#TD#
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as McConor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santiago is wriggling around but McConor manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Santiago is looking to control McConor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santiago avoid being mounted?
McConor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Santiago tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McConor has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McConor controlling from the full mount. #T2#
McConor lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConor prevents Santiago from getting the reversal.
Santiago wants to hold on but McConor pushes him away.
Santiago is in all sorts of trouble here.
McConor landing strikes from the mount and Santiago is in trouble! #SUB#
McConor looking for a guillotine from mount but Santiago is having none of it. #T3#
Santiago takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Santiago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Santiago wanted to stand there but McConor had control of the position. #SUB#
McConor looking for a guillotine here but Santiago defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santiago looking to sit in guard and control but McConor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
McConor 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.
McConor wants to stand but Santiago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConor preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor McConor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McConor 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcelo Santiago!
Gregor McConor was interviewed post fight and said 'i will be back'.
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Event:
GENERATION #15
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santiago to the mat! Santiago manages to get full guard.
Santiago is wriggling around but Ivanov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy.
Ivanov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Santiago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santiago defends it well.
Ivanov content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ivanov works his way into full mount!
Ivanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ivanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ivanov controlling the pace for now.
Santiago wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2#
Ivanov 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.
Santiago is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Santiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ivanov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Santiago won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ivanov off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazimir Ivanov!
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