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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Prevot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Prevot is trying to defend but Dos Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Dos Santos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Prevot tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Dos Santos!
After the big win, Junior Dos Santos made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrozios.
Irrozios throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Dos Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Irrozios to the ground. Dos Santos is now in Irrozios's guard.
Dos Santos advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dos Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#ES#
Irrozios manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dos Santos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Irrozios won't allow it.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irrozios walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Irrozios. #TD2#
Dos Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irrozios wants to stand and escape but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Irrozios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Irrozios is wriggling around but Dos Santos manages to pass to half guard.
Irrozios is trying to stand.
#T1##ES#
Irrozios makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Frank Irrozios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Irrozios scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dos Santos manages to mount him!
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Irrozios to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Irrozios shrugs it off.
Irrozios is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dos Santos takes Irrozios's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Irrozios is in trouble.
Irrozios is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is cranking Irrozios's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Irrozios! He's tightened the choke and Irrozios is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Yakolev moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos.
Yakolev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yakolev scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Yakolev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yakolev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yakolev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yakolev lands an elbow inside.
Yakolev digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Yakolev presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Yakolev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yakolev just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Yakolev has clasped his hands together around Dos Santos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakolev wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Yakolev landing a few strikes.
Yakolev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dos Santos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Yakolev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Yakolev throws an elbow but Dos Santos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yakolev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dos Santos regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
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. Yakolev connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
Yakolev wants to take a breather but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Yakolev seems content to control.
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yakolev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Yakolev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakolev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yakolev stalling. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yakolev pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Yakolev. #T2#
Yakolev tries to pass to full mount but Dos Santos defends it.
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yakolev.
Dos Santos wants to control but Yakolev is keeping busy.
Yakolev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yakolev throwing shots but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Yakolev is trying to control. Dos Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yakolev.
Yakolev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Yakolev is very close to passing his half guard.
Yakolev trying to control from half guard but Dos Santos is working away.
Yakolev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dos Santos is staying active underneath Yakolev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Yakolev is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yakolev trying to pass the guard but Dos Santos defending well.
Dos Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yakolev wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Yakolev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yakolev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yakolev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yakolev is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yakolev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yakolev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yakolev pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Yakolev is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Yakolev connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
Yakolev thows a huge punch but Dos Santos dodges it nicely.
Dos Santos gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yakolev is defending well. Dos Santos quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yakolev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dos Santos celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Event:
XF 40
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Dos Santos closes the distance but Del Bosque moves to the side
and Del Bosque counters with a nice body kick.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Del Bosque but Del Bosque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Del Bosque pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dos Santos back to the cage. Del Bosque follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A good leg kick by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque scores with a spinning back kick!
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Del Bosque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Bosque tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Bosque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. 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.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Del Bosque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Del Bosque defends it nicely.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Del Bosque digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Del Bosque to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Del Bosque moves into the clinch.
Del Bosque is pressed up against the cage. Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Del Bosque down to the mat. Del Bosque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Del Bosque counters with a three punch combo that has Dos Santos backing up. Dos Santos nods at Del Bosque to acknowledge the strikes.
Del Bosque lands with a slapping head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Del Bosque, which made it look bad. #T2#
Del Bosque throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dos Santos's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Del Bosque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Del Bosque.#SUB#
Dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Del Bosque slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Santos's guard.#REVB#
Del Bosque trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Bosque postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Del Bosque is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Del Bosque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Bosque defends it easily.
Del Bosque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Del Bosque working some strikes from top position.
Del Bosque sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that Del Bosque has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Del Bosque slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Bosque postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Del Bosque controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Bosque connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Bosque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Bosque trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. #T4#
Del Bosque throwing strikes but missing.
Del Bosque wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Bosque is aware though and is defending well.
Del Bosque stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Del Bosque has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Bosque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Del Bosque controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Del Bosque is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Del Bosque lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Del Bosque pushes his legs off easily.
Del Bosque wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Del Bosque is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A nice combination there by Del Bosque.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Bosque scores with a kick to the body.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Bosque tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Bosque to the ground. Del Bosque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Bosque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Bosque wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Del Bosque moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Del Bosque misses with the combination.
Dos Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Del Bosque sprawls and moves away.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Del Bosque counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Bosque goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Del Bosque works over Dos Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Del Bosque counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Del Bosque. #TD2#
Del Bosque has clasped his hands together around Dos Santos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dos Santos struggling a bit here.
Dos Santos is trying to escape the position but Del Bosque is controlling the position.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Del Bosque.
Del Bosque cracks Dos Santos with a big elbow.
Dos Santos taking a bit of punishment here - Del Bosque scoring with strikes.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Del Bosque are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Dos Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Del Bosque scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Bosque lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Del Bosque working away.
Oh Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Del Bosque working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Del Bosque cracks Dos Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Del Bosque scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dos Santos is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Del Bosque can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Severo Del Bosque!
Severo Del Bosque seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
XF 33
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Dos Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takulai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dos Santos is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takulai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takulai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dos Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dos Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takulai wants to control but Dos Santos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takulai's legs.
Dos Santos prevents Takulai from escaping the position.
Takulai defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dos Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Takulai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dos Santos but great work by Takulai.#T1#
Dos Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takulai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takulai working away.
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Takulai keeps moving and retains side control.
Takulai lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dos Santos tries to buck Takulai off but Takulai is having none of it.
Dos Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Takulai dominates the positioning.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Takulai slips a nice elbow through Dos Santos's hands, connecting with Dos Santos's forehead.
Takulai stalling.
Dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takulai scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Takulai keeps him under control.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takulai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Takulai sits in half guard.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takulai lands a nice short elbow.
Dos Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dos Santos.
Takulai is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Takulai defends easily.
Takulai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takulai is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takulai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Takulai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Takulai is working Dos Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takulai forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takulai pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Takulai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takulai is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takulai lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takulai lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Takulai lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takulai 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. Takulai connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple. #T4##SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Takulai uses his free foot to push down on Dos Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dos Santos.
Takulai raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Takulai avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
BOOM! Takulai connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takulai lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Takulai loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dos Santos scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Takulai land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Takulai stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ade Takulai!
After the big win, Ade Takulai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
XF 30
Date: Sep 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Dos Santos drops his hands momentarily and Bundy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.#TD2#
Dos Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bundy to the mat! Bundy manages to get full guard.
Bundy wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bundy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown.
Bundy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Bundy.
A right handed body shot lands from Bundy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bundy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bundy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bundy has Dos Santos pushed against the cage.
Bundy lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD#
Bundy lands a big right hand that sends Dos Santos crashing to the mat! Bundy stays standing though and waves Dos Santos back to his feet!#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Bundy connects with a nice cross there... Dos Santos is looking wobbly and Bundy recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Dos Santos to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bundy jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greg Bundy!
An out of breath Greg Bundy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
XF 23
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Dos Santos rushes Baby! and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Baby! pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baby! as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Dos Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baby! quickly recovers to half guard.
Baby! pushes Dos Santos off looking to stand but Dos Santos dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baby! defends it well. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baby! defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! is pressing down on Dos Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Baby! is keeping the position.#ES#
Baby! is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1##TD#
Baby! lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos gets full guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Baby! escapes and throws Dos Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Baby! decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Baby! gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Baby! manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baby! defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Baby! into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zed Baby! has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Baby! takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baby! defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Baby! into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baby! connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Santos. Dos Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Baby! displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Santos.
Baby! connects with a right hand. Dos Santos shakes it off.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
and Baby! counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dos Santos! He's just covering up as Baby! starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zed Baby!!
During a confident post fight interview, Zed Baby! thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
XF 16
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Lopette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopette throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopette but Lopette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lopette plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dos Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopette sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Lopette tries to get set, Dos Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Lopette manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.#T1#
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Lopette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopette pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopette circles away.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopette counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dos Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopette.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Lopette. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Lopette's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lopette scores with a leg kick.
Lopette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Lopette.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopette is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Lopette circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopette unleashes a big counter combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopette tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Lopette sprawls well.
Lopette lands a head kick. Dos Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopette wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopette lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3##TD#
Lopette gets caught napping as Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Lopette manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lopette holds on and takes a little breather.
Lopette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopette managing to control the position. #SUB#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Lopette is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Dos Santos 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.
Lopette wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Lopette is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopette manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Lopette's guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopette is pulling down on Dos Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Dos Santos, at least for the moment.
Lopette wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Lopette keeps moving.
Lopette looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopette but Lopette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dos Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Lopette.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopette wants to counter the offense by Dos Santos and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Dos Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopette's guard.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopette controlling Dos Santos's posture. #SUB#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Lopette is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopette looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopette throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopette is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopette working some strikes from top position.
Lopette working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopette makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopette defends it easily.
Lopette stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopette can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopette defends well.
Lopette engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopette's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Lopette from controlling successfully.
Lopette stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Lopette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopette distracts Dos Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopette.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos controls Lopette momentarily but Lopette frees himself. #SUB#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopette is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopette stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Lopette defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Lopette trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopette scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lopette keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Lopette working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopette stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position.
Lopette makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopette trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bornas Lopette will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Lopette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopette throws out a counter right but Dos Santos avoids it with no problem.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopette swivels and escapes.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopette but Lopette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Lopette counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lopette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Lopette.
Bornas Lopette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Lopette digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Lopette goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lopette!
Lopette throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Lopette is quick to defend against it.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopette is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopette swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Lopette.
Lopette closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Lopette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopette looks to land a combination. Dos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bornas Lopette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Bornas Lopette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopette connects with a nice looking jab.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopette defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Lopette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopette defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Lopette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Lopette. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Lopette scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lopette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopette wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopette is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lopette thumps Dos Santos with a low kick.
Lopette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Santos's sensitive parts.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Lopette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dos Santos goes for a double leg but Lopette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopette continues to drive forward.
Lopette stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Lopette scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Lopette lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopette leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lopette feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos Santos's calf.
Lopette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos Santos momentarily.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopette tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopette to the ground. Lopette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Lopette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Lopette holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Lopette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Lopette has picked Dos Santos up - he's going for a ride! Lopette dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bornas Lopette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopette winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bornas Lopette!
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Event:
XF 10
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Barbosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dos Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Dos Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Santos.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos Santos on the side of the head.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. Dos Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa tries to counter by clinching up but Dos Santos breaks away and moves out of range.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barbosa drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barbosa stacks Dos Santos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barbosa!#SU#
Barbosa stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Santos.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Barbosa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Dos Santos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barbosa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dos Santos to the mat. Dos Santos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barbosa advances position into side control!
Barbosa just content to control the position.
Dos Santos is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Barbosa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dos Santos prevents Barbosa from improving position.
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 bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a sweep but Barbosa has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Barbosa is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice hook to Dos Santos's body. Dos Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Barbosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barbosa swivels and escapes.
Donk. Barbosa catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a head kick. Dos Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A cross from Barbosa lands.#TD#
Barbosa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barbosa slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barbosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Barbosa passes to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Barbosa gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Dos Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa cracks Dos Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos Santos's hands.
Barbosa throws a series of strikes that have Dos Santos backpedaling.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
Barbosa cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.#TD#
Barbosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dos Santos was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbosa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barbosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dos Santos controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Barbosa passes into half guard. #SU#
Barbosa stands up and beckons Dos Santos to join him on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbosa's waist but Barbosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos Santos off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbosa.
#TD2#
Dos Santos feints and as Barbosa raises his hands in defense, Dos Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barbosa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Dos Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Dos Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbosa.
Barbosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Barbosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dos Santos sprawls well initially but Barbosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barbosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daniel Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa passes to side control.
Dos Santos is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Barbosa stands up and beckons Dos Santos to his feet.
Barbosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos Santos's hands.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Barbosa sprawls well.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Dos Santos backing up. Dos Santos nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Dos Santos shoots in but Barbosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daniel Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Santos. Dos Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa lands with a kick to the temple. Dos Santos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbosa.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Dos Santos's head back.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Barbosa cracks Dos Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dos Santos drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barbosa follows Dos Santos to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
A less than humble Daniel Barbosa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Daughtrey
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Sobota lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Sobota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sobota connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Sobota misses.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobota tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sobota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Sobota counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Sobota sprawls well.
Sobota throwing a counter right hand but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Sobota feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dos Santos sprawling to the canvas! Dos Santos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sobota finish him?!
#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Sobota counters with a big left hand that crumples Dos Santos! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leszek Sobota!
In his post fight interview, Leszek Sobota started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFC Dundee vs Lee
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Trudeau.#CUT2#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Trudeau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trudeau takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trudeau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trudeau misses the shot to the body.
Trudeau drops Dos Santos with a naaaaasty hook - Dos Santos is in real trouble here! Trudeau dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yves Trudeau!
A victorious Yves Trudeau 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:
EFC Sionis vs Vale
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Minasian throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Dos Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Minasian misses with a wild body shot.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Minasian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Minasian forces his way into half guard.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian is trying to control. Dos Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Dos Santos defends it. #SUB2#
Dos Santos has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Minasian. Oh but Dos Santos has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Minasian goes limp - he's gone! Dos Santos jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 1397 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 2092 p4p, 237 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. Junior Dos Santos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Colucci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Colucci gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Colucci (4) vs (0) Dos Santos
Dos Santos tries to bench press Colucci off him but Colucci keeps the position.
Colucci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dos Santos, who protects the arm well.
Dos Santos wants to control but Colucci postures up.
Colucci 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.
Colucci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci gets to mount! Dos Santos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Colucci (6) vs (0) Dos Santos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Colucci working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position but Colucci isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Santos is surviving well by controlling Colucci's body position as best he can.
Colucci avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
Colucci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dos Santos is holding on tight.
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Colucci pushes him away.
Dos Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Colucci working for a submission but Dos Santos is keeping him at bay.
Colucci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos stops Colucci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Colucci has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
Colucci swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dos Santos is now in Colucci's guard. A big mistake from Colucci there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (6) vs (2) Dos Santos
Colucci has his feet on Dos Santos's thighs here. He's pushed Dos Santos off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dos Santos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michel Colucci!
An out of breath Michel Colucci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Cicero Dos Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Junior Dos Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior Dos Santos punching from the bottom.
Cicero Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junior Dos Santos on the ground.#SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Cicero Dos Santos is pressing down on Junior Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior Dos Santos is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior Dos Santos trying to control here.
Junior Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Cicero Dos Santos is controlling well.
#T1#
Junior Dos Santos is trying to stand back up but Cicero Dos Santos is controlling him
#SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Cicero Dos Santos is looking to advance position but Junior Dos Santos won't allow it.
Cicero Dos Santos is thwarting Junior Dos Santos's attempts to control the position.
Cicero Dos Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cicero Dos Santos prevents Junior Dos Santos from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior Dos Santos is pressing down on Cicero Dos Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#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.#SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cicero Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicero Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior Dos Santos controls Cicero Dos Santos momentarily but Cicero Dos Santos frees himself.
Cicero Dos Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos working for a triangle but Cicero Dos Santos defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cicero Dos Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Junior Dos Santos is trying to keep Cicero Dos Santos in close.
#SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cicero Dos Santos defends it easily.#SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Cicero Dos Santos defends easily.
Junior Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cicero Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junior Dos Santos working a defensive guard but Cicero Dos Santos manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
Junior Dos Santos tries to buck Cicero Dos Santos off but Cicero Dos Santos is having none of it.
Junior Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Junior Dos Santos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cicero Dos Santos could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Junior Dos Santos has cracked it and Cicero Dos Santos is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Junior Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Dos Santos!
A less than humble Junior Dos Santos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cicero Dos Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Junior Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Junior Dos Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cicero Dos Santos wants to control but Junior Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Junior Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Junior Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Junior Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicero Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Junior Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Cicero Dos Santos is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Cicero Dos Santos wants to take a breather but Junior Dos Santos is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Junior Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Cicero Dos Santos is thwarting Junior Dos Santos's attempts to control the position.
Cicero Dos Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Junior Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Cicero Dos Santos is controlling well.
#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicero Dos Santos pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Junior Dos Santos is not content to let Cicero Dos Santos control the position.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Junior Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Cicero Dos Santos is controlling well.
#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Cicero Dos Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior Dos Santos punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicero Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
Junior Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Cicero Dos Santos is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Junior Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Cicero Dos Santos is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cicero Dos Santos is taking a breather. Junior Dos Santos 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.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cicero Dos Santos tries to stand and escape but Junior Dos Santos is controlling the position.
Cicero Dos Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Junior Dos Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Cicero Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Junior Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicero Dos Santos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicero Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
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 Junior Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Junior Dos Santos gets caught napping as Cicero Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Junior Dos Santos manages to retain guard.
Cicero Dos Santos wants to stand but Junior Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Junior Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cicero Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicero Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cicero Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cicero Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Junior Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cicero Dos Santos defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicero Dos Santos passes Junior Dos Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Junior Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Cicero Dos Santos is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cicero Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Junior Dos Santos is working away.
Cicero Dos Santos content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Cicero Dos Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Junior Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicero Dos Santos pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cicero Dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior Dos Santos keeps working.
Junior Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Cicero Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Cicero Dos Santos passes into side control, despite Junior Dos Santos's attempt to control the position.
Cicero Dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior Dos Santos keeps working.
Junior Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Junior Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cicero Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Junior Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior Dos Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Junior Dos Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior Dos Santos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior Dos Santos is not content to let Cicero Dos Santos control the position.#T4#
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.
Junior Dos Santos wants to control but Cicero Dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cicero Dos Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Cicero Dos Santos works his way into full mount!
Junior Dos Santos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior Dos Santos tries to kick Cicero Dos Santos off but Cicero Dos Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cicero Dos Santos 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Junior Dos Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junior Dos Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Cicero Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicero Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Cicero Dos Santos trying to control here.
Junior Dos Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cicero Dos Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior Dos Santos passes into half guard.
Cicero Dos Santos won't allow Junior Dos Santos to pass to mount. #T1#
Cicero Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Junior Dos Santos is controlling well.
Junior Dos Santos slips a nice elbow through Cicero Dos Santos's hands, connecting with Cicero Dos Santos's forehead.
Junior Dos Santos wants to stand up but Cicero Dos Santos has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Junior Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicero Dos Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cicero Dos Santos trying to control but Junior Dos Santos postures up.
#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicero Dos Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior Dos Santos. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Junior Dos Santos is pressing down on Cicero Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicero Dos Santos is holding on for now. #SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cicero Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Junior Dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicero Dos Santos is staying active underneath Junior Dos Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junior Dos Santos tries to pass to full mount but Cicero Dos Santos defends it.
Cicero Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Junior Dos Santos.
Junior Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Cicero Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Cicero Dos Santos defends the submission attempt.
Junior Dos Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cicero Dos Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cicero Dos Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Junior Dos Santos is trying to defend but Cicero Dos Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Cicero Dos Santos prevents Junior Dos Santos from improving his position.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicero Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
Cicero Dos Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior Dos Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Cicero Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cicero Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Junior Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cicero Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Junior Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Cicero Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Cicero Dos Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Junior Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cicero Dos Santos looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cicero Dos Santos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Junior Dos Santos to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cicero Dos Santos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Junior Dos Santos pulls down on the head and he's put Cicero Dos Santos to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Junior Dos Santos!
A very excited looking Junior Dos Santos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 2662 p4p, 295 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 12374 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Junior Dos Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dux clinches with his opponent.
Dos Santos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dux is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dos Santos to the mat. Dos Santos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Santos (0) vs (2) Dux
Dux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dos Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dos Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dos Santos! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dos Santos (4) vs (2) Dux
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dux regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux moves into full guard.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Dos Santos 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dux is tightening it up a little... Dos Santos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dos Santos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dos Santos taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Dux!
A very excited looking John Dux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bobby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Santos's guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dos Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bobby 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.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bobby defends well.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Bobby from controlling successfully.
Bobby connects with a couple of short punches.
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!#SUB2#
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bobby is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bobby throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dos Santos's body to avoid the submission. Dos Santos has instead reached around Bobby's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dos Santos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bobby looking to score a takedown here. Dos Santos is defending well but Bobby drives through and ends up in Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Bobby in close.
Bobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bobby won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Bobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bobby manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dos Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bobby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bobby tries to kick Dos Santos off but Dos Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Bobby is defending well.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bobby has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Bobby is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Bobby is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Santos is trying to control. Bobby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bobby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but Bobby defending well.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bobby is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
Bobby regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dos Santos.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Bobby.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Bobby keeps moving.
Bobby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Bobby trying to control the position.
Dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobby trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Bobby keeps moving.
Bobby is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dos Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Bobby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into Bobby's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Bobby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bobby manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Bobby's guard.
Bobby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bobby working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Bobby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bobby manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Bobby's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos 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#
Bobby misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bobby manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has Bobby in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bobby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bobby doesn't defend quickly enough and Dos Santos has managed to lock this one up! Can Bobby escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dos Santos on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Chainz scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Santos looks winded!
A solid body kick from Chainz.
Dos Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dos Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chainz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chainz defends it well.#KD#
Chainz sends Dos Santos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chainz is motioning to the referee to let Dos Santos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Junior Dos Santos's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chainz.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Chainz finish him?
Nice body kick there by Chainz.
Chainz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Chainz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Two Chainz!
Two Chainz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Chainz.
Chainz looks to land a body kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chainz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Chainz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice jab there from Chainz. #CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Chainz lands a nice shot to the body.
Chainz takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Chainz throws the kick towards the body but Dos Santos avoids it.
Chainz tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chainz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chainz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chainz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chainz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chainz walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Chainz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Dos Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dos Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Chainz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Chainz finish him?
Chainz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chainz.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Chainz throws a body kick.
And Dos Santos responds with a good body kick, but Chainz manages to step out the way in time.
Chainz just misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
#KD#
Chainz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dos Santos sprawling to the canvas! Dos Santos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chainz finish him?!
#CUT#
That has opened up Junior Dos Santos's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chainz. #T2#
Chainz swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dos Santos.
Chainz pulls Dos Santos in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Chainz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dos Santos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chainz prevents the takedown attempt.
Chainz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chainz tries to work over Dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chainz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dos Santos has Chainz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chainz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chainz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dos Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Chainz lands a nice uppercut.
Chainz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.
Chainz has Dos Santos pushed against the cage.
A short right from Chainz.
Chainz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chainz lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Chainz.
Chainz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Chainz lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Chainz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Chainz.
A left hand lands to the body for Chainz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chainz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chainz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chainz.
A hook to the body from Chainz.
Chainz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chainz tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Chainz back against the cage.
Chainz lands with a right to the head.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Two Chainz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Chainz.
Chainz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Chainz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Chainz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Chainz tries to sprawl but Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos 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.
Chainz manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##ES#
Chainz pushes Dos Santos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chainz is looking to wear down Dos Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chainz misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Two Chainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Chainz coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Chainz there.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chainz throws a push kick but Dos Santos slaps the foot to one side.
Dos Santos checks a leg kick.
Chainz looks to throw the jab but Dos Santos is out of range.
Dos Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chainz defends it well.#T2#
Dos Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Chainz.
Dos Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chainz seems to be stalking Dos Santos here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Dos Santos drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Two Chainz!
A very excited looking Two Chainz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Soto moves into the clinch successfully.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Dos Santos looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
#T1#
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but Soto has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Dos Santos is trying to drag Soto to the mat but Soto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Dos Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soto after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto tries to work over Dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Dos Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Soto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Soto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soto lands a body punch. #T3#
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow. #T4#
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Dos Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Soto closes the distance and clinches.
Soto tries to work over Dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
A left hand lands to the body for Soto.
Carlos Soto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto. #T1#
Soto digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Soto.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soto digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage. #T2#
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Soto.
Soto presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Soto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Soto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soto lands a body punch.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Soto works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
#T1#
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto tries to work over Dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soto is pressed up against the cage. Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soto down to the mat. Soto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Soto clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Soto cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
#T3#
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
Soto works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Soto.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Soto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
Soto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Soto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soto 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Soto!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Soto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dos Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Penn.#TD#
Penn dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos striking off his back but it's not causing Penn any problems.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn landing some decent shots from guard.
Penn pushing down on Dos Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penn drops an elbow to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penn is controlling the pace.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn not doing much here.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for subs from the bottom but Penn mounts him!
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Penn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dos Santos looks a forlorn figure.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn with shots to the head and body - Dos Santos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dos Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Penn avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.#SUB#
Penn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Penn lands a big shot there that rocks Dos Santos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Penn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dos Santos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dos Santos is controlling an arm, preventing Penn from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Penn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Penn controlling his opponent.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penn moves to back control. #T4#
Penn connects with a big shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Penn is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dos Santos. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good control from Penn.
Dos Santos tries to break free.
Penn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Penn is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Penn looking for the choke but no joy.
Dos Santos is covering up but some of the strikes from Penn are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Penn working for a choke but Dos Santos is defending well.
What can Dos Santos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Dos Santos 's knee.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Penn defends it well.
A leg kick checked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Penn defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penn lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.#SUB#
Penn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dos Santos dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dos Santos is posturing up here but Penn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dos Santos tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dos Santos has to tap! Slick submission there by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Penn!
Our winner, James Penn, 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: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Osterman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Osterman gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into 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 Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dos Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Osterman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Osterman is defending well.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osterman defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Dos Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Osterman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Osterman is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
Osterman pushes Dos Santos off looking to stand but Dos Santos dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dos Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Osterman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#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.
Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Osterman is working away.
Osterman is controlling Dos Santos's trapped leg to prevent Dos Santos from advancing to side control.
Dos Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osterman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB2#
Dos Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Osterman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Osterman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osterman defends it well.
Dos Santos trying to mount his opponent but Osterman defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dos Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Osterman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
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.
Osterman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Osterman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Osterman sees it coming and defends easily.
Osterman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos trying to mount his opponent but Osterman defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dos Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Osterman misses with a series of wild punches.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Osterman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Dos Santos looking to score a takedown here. Osterman is defending well but Dos Santos drives through and ends up in Osterman's guard.
Osterman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos postures up in Osterman's guard and throws a big left but Osterman blocks it.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Junior Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Osterman keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Osterman pulls Dos Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Osterman throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Osterman has his feet on Dos Santos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Osterman misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Osterman throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Osterman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Osterman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Osterman rolls with it to try and escape but Dos Santos cranks on the arm and Osterman is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Dos Santos!
A less than humble Junior Dos Santos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Watanabe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watanabe lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Watanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Watanabe tightens his grip and picks Dos Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. Dos Santos manages to land in guard.
Watanabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Watanabe landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Watanabe defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watanabe postures up and lands a big shot to Dos Santos's brow. #T1#
Watanabe stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watanabe is working Dos Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watanabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Watanabe with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watanabe looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Watanabe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watanabe is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watanabe striking off his back but it's not causing Dos Santos any problems.
Watanabe scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Dos Santos stands and throws Watanabe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Watanabe is looking to reverse the position.
Watanabe is trying to control Dos Santos's posture but Dos Santos avoids it.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watanabe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Watanabe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Watanabe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Watanabe lands with a punch from half guard.
Dos Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Watanabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watanabe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watanabe trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Watanabe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watanabe defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Watanabe defends easily.
Watanabe cracks Dos Santos with a solid left hand.#T4#
Watanabe postures up and lands a big shot to Dos Santos's brow.
Watanabe landing with the ground and pound.
Watanabe stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watanabe lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watanabe advances position into side control!#SUB#
Watanabe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Watanabe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Watanabe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Watanabe scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shun Watanabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
letting Watanabe counter with a right hand.
Watanabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watanabe jabs at Dos Santos's body.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Watanabe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe tests Dos Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watanabe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Watanabe misses the body punch #TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Watanabe fights it but they end up in guard.
Watanabe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Watanabe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Watanabe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Watanabe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Watanabe! #REVR#
Watanabe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dos Santos some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Watanabe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Watanabe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Watanabe scores with punches from side control.
Dos Santos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watanabe trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Watanabe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dos Santos struggling a bit here.
Watanabe working the ground and pound from side control.
Dos Santos wants to control but Watanabe postures up.
Dos Santos misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dos Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Watanabe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Watanabe connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Watanabe is very close to passing his half guard.
Watanabe is nestled in close to Dos Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Watanabe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Watanabe slips a nice elbow through Dos Santos's hands, connecting with Dos Santos's forehead.
Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Can Watanabe finish him?
Watanabe lands a big elbow - Dos Santos is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Watanabe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shun Watanabe!
Shun Watanabe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Anselmo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy left from Anselmo finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Anselmo cracks a nice hook into Dos Santos's ribs.
Anselmo scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Anselmo misses.
Dos Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Anselmo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anselmo works Dos Santos's body with a nice hook.
Anselmo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Anselmo looks to land a body kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anselmo misses with a body kick.
Dos Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anselmo defends it well.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anselmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Anselmo misses its intended target.
Dos Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anselmo misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Anselmo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anselmo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dos Santos will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Anselmo misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Dos Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anselmo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anselmo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anselmo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Anselmo scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos slips under a jab from Anselmo.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Anselmo avoids it easily.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anselmo connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anselmo. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Anselmo. That snapped Dos Santos's head back.
Anselmo lands with a shot to the body.
Anselmo misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Anselmo is trying to control Dos Santos's posture but Dos Santos avoids it.
Anselmo is holding Dos Santos down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anselmo wants to control but Dos Santos postures up.#T4#
Dos Santos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anselmo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Anselmo parries the strikes from Dos Santos easily there. Dos Santos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anselmo to escape.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anselmo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anselmo being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Anselmo is defending well. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anselmo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anselmo struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Anselmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Anselmo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos blocks a jab.#CL#
Anselmo moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anselmo lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anselmo misses with a punch to the body.
Anselmo is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anselmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Anselmo.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anselmo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Anselmo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anselmo.
A short uppercut from Anselmo.
A short right from Anselmo on the inside. #BC#
Anselmo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anselmo lands with a nice body punch.
Anselmo cracks Dos Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Troy Anselmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anselmo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Anselmo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Anselmo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Santos wants to counter the offense by Anselmo and move into the clinch position.
Anselmo scores with a hook.#TD2#
Dos Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dos Santos showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Anselmo kicks off Dos Santos and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos takes one on the button.
Anselmo throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Anselmo punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Anselmo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Anselmo misses.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Anselmo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
That has opened up Junior Dos Santos's cut even more.
Anselmo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Anselmo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anselmo, as that shot connected.
Dos Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anselmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
#T4#
Anselmo scores with a jab to the body.
Anselmo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anselmo.#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Anselmo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dos Santos to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dos Santos looks to clinch but Anselmo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dos Santos taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Troy Anselmo!
Troy Anselmo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Osterman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dos Santos is trying to defend but Osterman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Osterman decides to stand up. #TD#
Osterman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Osterman wants to stand but Dos Santos has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Osterman prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Dos Santos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Osterman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Osterman avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
Dos Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1##SU#
Osterman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Osterman misses with a looping left.
Osterman throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Osterman avoids it easily.
Osterman clobbers Dos Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
That has opened up Junior Dos Santos's cut even more.
Osterman throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Osterman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Dos Santos misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Osterman.
Osterman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Osterman fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Osterman avoids it easily.
Osterman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Osterman won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#SUB2#
Dos Santos swings around for an armbar but Osterman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dos Santos's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Osterman stands up and waves to Dos Santos to follow him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Santos. #TD#
Osterman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dos Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osterman is keeping the position for now.
Osterman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Osterman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osterman is looking to stand up but Dos Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Osterman is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
Dos Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osterman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Osterman keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Osterman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osterman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Osterman throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Osterman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Osterman misses with a head kick.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Osterman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Osterman gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dos Santos is just content to waste time from the top position. Osterman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Osterman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dos Santos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Osterman leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Osterman breaks the clinch.
Osterman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Osterman misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Osterman lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osterman connects with an inside leg kick.
Osterman throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Osterman fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Osterman pulls Dos Santos in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos is pushing down on Osterman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Osterman is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osterman is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Osterman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dos Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Osterman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Osterman is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos throws a strike but Osterman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kevin Osterman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Santos advances position into side control!
Osterman is not content to let Dos Santos control the position. #SUB2#
Dos Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Osterman is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Osterman, who protects the arm well.
Osterman defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Dos Santos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Osterman digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Osterman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Osterman.
Osterman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osterman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Osterman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Osterman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osterman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Osterman stands and steps away. Dos Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dos Santos enables Osterman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dos Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Osterman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Osterman keeps moving.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Dos Santos tries to stand but Osterman is controlling from the bottom. #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.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Osterman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dos Santos advances position into side control!
Dos Santos trying to control the position but Osterman is working away.
Osterman struggling a bit here.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Osterman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dos Santos looking to control but instead Osterman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dos Santos wants to pass to mount but Osterman is defending the position. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osterman defends it well. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Osterman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osterman is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Osterman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osterman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osterman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Osterman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Osterman 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Osterman!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Osterman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Smiff gets the takedown into side control.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Smiff scoring with punches from side control.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smiff slows the pace down.
Smiff working the ground and pound.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Smiff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Smiff is working for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smiff wants to take a breather but Dos Santos is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Smiff jumps into side control!
Smiff lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working. #SUB#
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smiff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dos Santos sneaks back into half guard.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smiff seems to be working for a kimura but Dos Santos defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Smiff works his way into full mount!
Smiff wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff controlling his opponent.
Dos Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Smiff lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smiff landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
Smiff trying to control but Dos Santos is having none of it. #T4#
Smiff has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dos Santos's face.
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Smiff postures up.
Smiff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Junior Dos Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Junior Dos Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bong Ki Duk (ranked 4497 p4p, 439 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 7217 p4p, 577 weight class). Ki Duk's entrance music is north korea's national anthem. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Bong Ki Duk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ki Duk closes the distance and clinches.
Ki Duk pulls Dos Santos into guard.
Ki Duk keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Ki Duk seems keen to control Dos Santos's posture.
Ki Duk keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Ki Duk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ki Duk manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Ki Duk's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Duk wants to sweep but no luck.
Ki Duk keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk has Dos Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ki Duk dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ki Duk (2) vs (0) Dos Santos
Ki Duk is looking to advance position but Dos Santos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ki Duk (2) vs (4) Dos Santos
Dos Santos is working for a guillotine from mount but Ki Duk frees his head quite easily.
Ki Duk is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ki Duk tries to lock up and control but Dos Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dos Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ki Duk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dos Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk can't escape the position.
Ki Duk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ki Duk is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ki Duk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ki Duk is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Ki Duk defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos is keen to just control but Ki Duk is a slippery customer.
Dos Santos is trying for a kimura here. Ki Duk looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dos Santos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hemfsford Jowars (ranked 18334 p4p, 675 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 6656 p4p, 570 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Hemfsford Jowars! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jowars tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Jowars pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jowars tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Jowars drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jowars (4) vs (0) Dos Santos
Jowars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jowars is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jowars staying calm.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jowars moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jowars'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.
Dos Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Jowars is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jowars content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dos Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Dos Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jowars trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Jowars is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jowars looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jowars is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jowars prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jowars pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jowars slows the pace down in half guard.
Jowars works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (7) vs (0) Dos Santos
Dos Santos is trying to escape the mount but Jowars keeps good control and instead manages to take Dos Santos's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jowars (10) vs (0) Dos Santos
Jowars will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jowars controls the position.
Jowars trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is really struggling to control Dos Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jowars is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dos Santos tries to escape the position.
Dos Santos is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jowars.
Jowars has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dos Santos is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is really stuck here.
Jowars controls the position.
Dos Santos turns into Jowars and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (10) vs (2) Dos Santos
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jowars is retaining full guard.
Jowars pulls Dos Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jowars tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos passes Jowars's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Jowars is defending well.
Jowars is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jowars makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jowars.
Dos Santos advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (10) vs (5) Dos Santos
Jowars manages to get back to half guard.
Jowars is pressing down on Dos Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jowars keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Jowars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jowars is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jowars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jowars controlling Dos Santos's posture.
Jowars trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Jowars keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jowars controlling the position.
Dos Santos is pushing down on Jowars's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jowars is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jowars trying to hold on to Dos Santos's head to control him but Dos Santos postures up.
Jowars makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jowars.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Jowars is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
Jowars looking for a sweep. Not yet Jowars, not yet.
Jowars pulls Dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Dos Santos pushes down on Jowars's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jowars wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy.
Jowars tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Jowars trying to control here.
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Jowars is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos is keen to just control but Jowars is a slippery customer.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Jowars is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jowars is pressing down on Dos Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jowars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Jowars's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jowars looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jowars keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jowars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jowars tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jowars is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jowars is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars controlling Dos Santos's posture.
Jowars is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
Jowars trying to control the position here.
Jowars looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Jowars is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jowars keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Dos Santos won't allow Jowars to sweep him here.
Jowars is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jowars trying to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jowars working a defensive guard here.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jowars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jowars is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Jowars is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jowars manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Jowars's guard.
Jowars is pulling down on Dos Santos's head to control his posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jowars keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Jowars is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jowars manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Jowars's guard.
Jowars looking to control.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Jowars.
Jowars is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Jowars trying to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars working a defensive guard but Dos Santos passes into half guard.
Jowars is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jowars trying to control here.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Jowars is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage.
Jowars preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jowars is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jowars gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
ORC 6: Deadlock
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Verhoeven closes the distance and clinches.
Verhoeven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verhoeven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verhoeven could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Verhoeven looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Verhoeven has Dos Santos pushed against the ropes.#BC2#
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verhoeven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verhoeven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Verhoeven.
#T1#
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Dos Santos wants to counter with a clinch but Verhoeven pushes him away.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dos Santos.
A lazy body kick from Verhoeven
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Verhoeven takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Verhoeven.#CL#
Verhoeven takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dos Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick by Verhoeven misses #CL2#
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Dos Santos breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Verhoeven fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos tries to land a leg kick but Verhoeven saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Dos Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven misses with a body kick.
Dos Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Verhoeven throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Dos Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Verhoeven effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Verhoeven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verhoeven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verhoeven throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Verhoeven 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#
Verhoeven misses with a few strikes there.
Dos Santos wants to counter the offense by Verhoeven and move into the clinch position.
Dos Santos 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.
Verhoeven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos.
Verhoeven throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alistair Verhoeven is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Dos Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Verhoeven doesn't seem phased though.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Verhoeven throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Santos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Verhoeven
and Dos Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Verhoeven misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Verhoeven is looking to land body kicks.
And Dos Santos responds with a good body kick, but Verhoeven manages to step out the way in time.
Verhoeven tries a low kick but Dos Santos avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Verhoeven darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Verhoeven lands a front kick.
Verhoeven throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Verhoeven 's knee.
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick
and Dos Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verhoeven thinking.
Dos Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verhoeven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Verhoeven counters by moving into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven throws a shot from downtown. Dos Santos moves away and avoids it.
Dos Santos shapes to counter with a head kick.
Verhoeven misses with a left hand
and Dos Santos counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dos Santos.
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks it.
Verhoeven trying to land knees to the body.
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks it.
Verhoeven is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dos Santos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alistair Verhoeven will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verhoeven with a body shot.
Dos Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Verhoeven misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Verhoeven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow. #BC2#
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Verhoeven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Santos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Verhoeven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
Dos Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Verhoeven misses with the body kick
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a fast counter high kick but Verhoeven manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verhoeven.
Dos Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Verhoeven throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Verhoeven looks to land a left hand but Dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Santos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Verhoeven tries to score with a low kick but Dos Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Alistair Verhoeven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verhoeven misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos wants to counter the offense by Verhoeven and move into the clinch position.
Verhoeven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dos Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Verhoeven moves out of range of the leg kick from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Verhoeven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos wants to counter with a clinch but Verhoeven pushes him away.
Verhoeven looks to land a body kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Dos Santos flicks out a counter leg kick but Verhoeven steps away.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Verhoeven throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Verhoeven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verhoeven throws a solid leg kick but Dos Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verhoeven.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Verhoeven shakes him off and moves away.
Verhoeven throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verhoeven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dos Santos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verhoeven misses with an uppercut.
Verhoeven sets himself, and Dos Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Verhoeven avoids it this time.
Dos Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Verhoeven rather than just go for the knockout.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alistair Verhoeven.
Well Verhoeven 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Alistair Verhoeven!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Alistair Verhoeven!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Alistair Verhoeven!
Alistair Verhoeven wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
ORC 2: Uprising
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
MacCumhaill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacCumhaill. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Dos Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.
A punch combination from MacCumhaill misses.
Dos Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
MacCumhaill throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
As MacCumhaill backs off Dos Santos throws a huge counter combo but MacCumhaill manages to avoid it all.
MacCumhaill staggers Dos Santos with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Dos Santos looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and MacCumhaill is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fionn MacCumhaill!
A victorious Fionn MacCumhaill 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Karen throws a hook but Dos Santos avoids it easily.
Dos Santos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Karen scores with a one two! Dos Santos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Karen tests Dos Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been hearing reports that Dos Santos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karen , as that shot connected.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Karen .
#T1#
Karen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Karen .
#KD2#
Karen lands a left and a right that send Dos Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Karen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Karen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Dos Santos square on the jaw! Damn, Dos Santos is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maca Yuri Karen !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hobson.
Hobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Dos Santos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hobson.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Hobson throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Hobson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hobson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.#T1#
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hobson.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Hobson knocks Dos Santos to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!#SU#
Hobson stands up and beckons Dos Santos to his feet.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson fakes the body blow, causing Dos Santos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dos Santos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitchell Hobson!
A relieved looking Mitchell Hobson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Mouwanga throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mouwanga thumps Dos Santos with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Mouwanga cracks Dos Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mouwanga lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Daniel Mouwanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouwanga connects with an inside leg kick.
Mouwanga throws a head kick that misses.
Mouwanga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mouwanga throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Mouwanga.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mouwanga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Dos Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga lands a really nice looking cross but Dos Santos seems unphased.
#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Mouwanga throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Mouwanga finish him?
Mouwanga circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dos Santos tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mouwanga wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Mouwanga!
Daniel Mouwanga gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AFA 7 - Sanada vs Trujillo
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Manning.
Manning throws a good cross that connects.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Manning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shit House in the buildup to the fight.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Manning avoids it easily.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manning moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manning.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Manning.
Manning throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
Manning throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Manning sets himself, and Dos Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Manning avoids it this time.
Manning thuds his right hand into Dos Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Donk. Manning catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Manning thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manning throws a lazy right hand but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Manning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Manning lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manning clobbers Dos Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Manning.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Manning pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Santos walks into a straight right hand from Manning.
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!
Manning lands a body shot.
Manning feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dos Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manning cracks Dos Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dos Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manning throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Manning lands with a nice body punch.
Manning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Santos! But no joy.
Dos Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manning misses with a right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manning misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Manning fights it but they end up in guard.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Manning's guard.
Manning tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Dos Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Manning is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
Manning with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Manning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dos Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Manning gets double underhooks and turns Dos Santos into the cage.
Manning smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manning misses with a hook. Dos Santos ducked under it nicely.
Manning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Manning.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos blocks a jab.
Manning punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Manning pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Manning misses the jab.
Manning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Manning does it's job there.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Manning tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manning cracks Dos Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manning misses the jab.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Manning avoids it easily.
Manning lands a right hook to the body.
Manning throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Manning finds it's way through Dos Santos's defenses. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manning connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dos Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manning throws out the jab.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Manning pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manning thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Manning pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Manning!#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manning knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Manning is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manning tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manning manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dos Santos's best efforts.
Manning controlling the position for now.
Dos Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manning tries to kick Dos Santos off but Dos Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Junior Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Manning is defending well.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manning wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Manning dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Manning misses with a looping left.
Manning stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manning lands a slapping body shot.
Manning throws a right and a left that Dos Santos avoids nicely.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manning digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
Dos Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manning looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manning looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manning! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Manning in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
Manning slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dos Santos has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Dos Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dos Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Manning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle here but Manning uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dos Santos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Troy Manning is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
Manning is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Manning prevents Dos Santos from standing back up.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Manning keeps him under control.
Manning looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Manning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manning, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Manning!
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Event:
MMANIAK 48
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Lang cracks Dos Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Dos Santos is out of range.
Lang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lang.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Lang. Those never looked like landing.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lang lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Dos Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dos Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dos Santos 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.#T1#
Lang throws a good cross that connects.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Lang.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lang misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Dos Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Dos Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos Santos on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lang tests Dos Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dos Santos slips a jab from Lang.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Lang.
Lang misses the jab.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos.
Lang lunges at Dos Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dos Santos's hand.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
A big left from Lang misses.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Lang avoids it easily.#T4#
Dos Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dos Santos slips under a jab from Lang.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Junior Dos Santos's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Lang misses.
Dos Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lang cracks Dos Santos on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dos Santos falls backwards against the cage. Lang follows up with more strikes that drop Dos Santos to his knees. Lang keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dos Santos! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking David Lang 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:
MMANIAK 47
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Mordino shoots in and bounces Dos Santos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mordino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Mordino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Mordino looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mordino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mordino has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mordino defends it easily.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mordino defends it easily.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mordino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mordino has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Mordino trying to move into half guard but instead Dos Santos has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB2#
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is fighting to break Mordino's control of his arms but Mordino is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Mordino wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos postures up.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mordino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos. #SUB2#
Dos Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mordino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dos Santos, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mordino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mordino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mordino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Mordino defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mordino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mordino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Mordino isn't so interested in that idea.
Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mordino is really struggling to control Dos Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mordino passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mordino moves into full mount!
Mordino content just to control the position here.
Dos Santos is squirming around, avoiding Mordino's attempts to control the action.
Mordino wants to take his opponent's back but Dos Santos doesn't allow it.
Dos Santos is squirming around, avoiding Mordino's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mordino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
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 Victor Mordino will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mordino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos manages to get full guard.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mordino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mordino defends well.
Mordino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mordino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mordino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mordino trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mordino defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Mordino defends it easily.
Mordino slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Mordino wants to take a breather but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Mordino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Mordino sits in half guard.
Mordino content to control rather than advance.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mordino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mordino. #SUB#
Mordino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mordino controlling the action here.#T3#
Mordino'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.
Mordino is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mordino 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.
Dos Santos is staying active underneath Mordino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dos Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mordino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mordino's back!#T4##SUB2#
Mordino fending off the submission attempt from Dos Santos. #SUB2#
Dos Santos has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mordino! Can he survive? No! He's out! Dos Santos gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 1299 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 1739 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hardy forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Dos Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardy is defending well.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardy decides to pull guard.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Hardy controlling the position.
Hardy continues to stall.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Hardy has control of Dos Santos's left arm, preventing Dos Santos from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Hardy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (0) Dos Santos
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Hardy pushes down on Dos Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dos Santos trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hardy manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (5) vs (0) Dos Santos
Hardy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dos Santos is holding on tight.
Hardy forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hardy (8) vs (0) Dos Santos
Hardy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dos Santos is defending well though. Hardy let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking for the choke from the back position but Dos Santos is controlling his hands well.
Hardy working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Dos Santos is doing well to defend. Hardy seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Dos Santos is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Hardy!
A relieved looking Brian Hardy 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:
MMANIAK 44'
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Strikes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dos Santos tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strikes controlling well, preventing Dos Santos from escaping the position.
Dos Santos breaks Strikes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Strikes scrambles and gets back to his 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!#TD2#
Dos Santos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strikes passes into side control.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.#T1##SU2#
Strikes stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Strikes moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strikes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strikes looking to slow down the pace here.
Strikes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strikes lands an elbow just above Dos Santos 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Strikes is looking to control Dos Santos's arms but Dos Santos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strikes has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Strikes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dos Santos did well to prevent Strikes getting side control.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dos Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Strikes pushes his legs off easily.
Strikes chips away with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Strikes has passed into side control.
Dos Santos's coaches at Cozad MMA London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Dos Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strikes tries to score with some ground and pound. Dos Santos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Strikes trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away. #T3#
Strikes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dos Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dos Santos throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Strikes takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Dos Santos to pass into mount.
Strikes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strikes controlling his opponent.
Dos Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Dos Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strikes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strikes's back!#T4#
Strikes trying to control the hands but Dos Santos won't let him. #SUB#
Strikes showing good submission defense here.
Strikes tries to roll but Dos Santos sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Strikes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for the choke from the back.
Strikes tries to escape but Dos Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Strikes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Strikes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos pushes Strikes off looking to stand but Strikes dives back in and keeps control.
We've been informed that Strikes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strikes is thwarting Dos Santos's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strikes is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Strikes sits in half guard.
Strikes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strikes moves into full mount! Dos Santos won't be happy about that!
Strikes tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away. #SU2#
Strikes is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Strikes scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos lands a body shot.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Dos Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strikes's guard.#T3#
Strikes trying to control the position.
Strikes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Strikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strikes is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
Strikes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strikes working a defensive guard here.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Strikes is retaining full guard.
Strikes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dos Santos 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. #SUB#
Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strikes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has Strikes in his guard.#REVB#
Strikes is looking to stand up but Dos Santos won't let him.
Strikes trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dos Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strikes escapes and throws Dos Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Strikes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strikes wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Strikes digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
Strikes is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strikes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Strikes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Dos Santos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Dos Santos back into the cage.
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!#BC2#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strikes.
#T1#
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Strikes is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Strikes has managed to clinch.
Strikes is struggling to control the position.
Dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Strikes.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Strikes is quick to defend against it.#T2##TD2#
Strikes looking to score a takedown here. Dos Santos is defending well but Strikes drives through and ends up in Dos Santos's guard.#SUB#
Dos Santos has his feet on Strikes's thighs here. He's pushed Strikes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Strikes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMANIAK 43
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dangerous Jr misses the jab.
Dangerous Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Dos Santos drops his hands momentarily and Dangerous Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dos Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos defending well as Dangerous Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Santos feinted with a counter takedown.
Dangerous Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Dangerous Jr is quick to defend against it.
Danga de danga de dang - Dangerous Jr scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
Junior Dos Santos's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Dos Santos walks into a straight right hand from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Dangerous Jr catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.
Dangerous Jr cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.
Dangerous Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
A cross from Dangerous Jr lands.#CUT2#
Junior Dos Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dangerous Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dos Santos is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
Dangerous Jr drops Dos Santos with a naaaaasty hook - Dos Santos is in real trouble here! Dangerous Jr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Dangerous Jr!
Our winner, Johnny Dangerous Jr, 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:
MMANIAK 42 Spartan-Cigano
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Koreshkov avoids it easily.#TD#
Koreshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Koreshkov working over Dos Santos with some ground and pound. Dos Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koreshkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koreshkov pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos has hold of Koreshkov's hands but Koreshkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dos Santos strikes from the bottom but Koreshkov uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Dos Santos tries to buck Koreshkov off but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Koreshkov trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.#T1#
Koreshkov working the ground and pound.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Koreshkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dos Santos's legs.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koreshkov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Koreshkov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dos Santos has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Koreshkov!
A relieved looking Alexander Koreshkov 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:
MMANIAK 39
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dos Santos enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dos Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Dos Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
Alvarez stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Alvarez 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. #SUB#
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dos Santos is tightening it up a little... Alvarez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alvarez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alvarez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Junior Dos Santos!
In his post fight interview, Junior Dos Santos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Avila Alvarez had this to say: 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.
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Event:
MMANIAK 36 - Fogomayu/Borys
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos is looking to counter the offense by Mendez and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Mendez looking to score a takedown here. Dos Santos is defending well but Mendez drives through and ends up in Dos Santos's guard.#SUB#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dos Santos 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Dos Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dos Santos is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos stops Mendez from standing up.
Mendez wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Dos Santos postures up.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos.
Mendez keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Dos Santos trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendez swivels and escapes.
Mendez wants to counter the offense by Dos Santos and move into the clinch position.
Mendez wants to clinch.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Mendez is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Mendez gets the takedown into side control.
Dos Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dos Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Mendez defends easily.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dos Santos has his foot on Mendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendez works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Junior Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dos Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Dos Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mendez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dos Santos's guard! Nice work there by Mendez!
Mendez wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Junior Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendez sees it coming and defends easily.
Dos Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dos Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Dos Santos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mendez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dos Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Mendez looking to control.
#SUB#
Dos Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dos Santos, into his guard. #REVB#
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Mendez lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mendez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dos Santos's body to avoid the submission. Dos Santos has instead reached around Mendez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dos Santos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMANIAK 29 - Dzhum vs WW
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Scarface with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scarface scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scarface digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Dos Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scarface has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarface misses the target.
Scarface bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scarface misses with a body shot.
Scarface bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA London in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dos Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scarface jabs Dos Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Scarface tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scarface tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scarface to the ground. Scarface escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scarface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarface misses with a straight right.
Dos Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Scarface pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dos Santos slips a straight right by Scarface.
Dos Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scarface sprawls and moves away.
Scarface paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Scarface connects with a nice looking jab.
Scarface lands a lovely overhand right.
Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Scarface. Those never looked like landing.
Dos Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dos Santos slips under a jab from Scarface.
Dexter Scarface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarface lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos moves forwards but Scarface connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Scarface steps in with a hook that catches Dos Santos right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Scarface follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dos Santos looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Scarface!
Our winner, Dexter Scarface, 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:
MMANIAK 26 Dos Santos vs Em
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Em looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Em trying to strike off his back.
Dos Santos trying to control but Em is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dos Santos 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos is pushing down on Em's leg trying to pass to half guard. Em is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Em doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos. #SUB2#
Em looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is pressing down on Em's thigh, looking to free his foot. Em is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Em actively working from the bottom here.
Em tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Em 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.#T1#
Dos Santos moves nicely into side control.
Em is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Em wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Em really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dos Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Dos Santos is working to tighten his grip on Em's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Em has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dos Santos is really squeezing tight and eventually Em passes out! Dos Santos breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMANIAK 21 West vs Williamson
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Strikes.
Dos Santos feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Strikes instigates a clinch. #BC#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Dos Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strikes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dos Santos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dos Santos manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strikes, who protects the arm well.
Strikes is trying to control Dos Santos's posture but Dos Santos avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dos Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dos Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dos Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strikes struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Strikes is defending well.
Strikes is trying to control Dos Santos's posture but Dos Santos avoids it. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strikes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Dos Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strikes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dos Santos's guard! Nice work there by Strikes! #T2#
Strikes stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos wants to control but Strikes passes easily into half guard.
Strikes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Dos Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Strikes.
Strikes is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB#
Strikes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strikes is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Strikes is controlling well.
#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Strikes passes into side control!#SUB#
Strikes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face as Strikes controls the position.
Strikes gets to mount! Dos Santos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Strikes wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Strikes blocks Dos Santos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Strikes wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.
Strikes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Strikes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.#CL#
Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Strikes 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.
Strikes misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Strikes tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Strikes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos manages to get full guard. #SU#
Dos Santos is working an open guard so Strikes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick from Strikes lands but Dos Santos takes it in his stride.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Strikes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dos Santos was covering up waiting for the punch and Strikes finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Dos Santos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Strikes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strikes scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Strikes.
Dos Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.
Strikes stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Dos Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strikes.
Nice body kick from Strikes.#CL#
Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Strikes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Strikes passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Strikes is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up but Strikes is controlling him
#T3##SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos is pressing down on Strikes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strikes forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Strikes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strikes pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4##BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?#TD#
Strikes feints and as Dos Santos raises his hands in defense, Strikes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Strikes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strikes working away.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep but Strikes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Strikes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.
Strikes tries to clinch #TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Strikes won't be happy with that.
Strikes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dos Santos working away.
My spies in Cozad MMA London inform me that Dos Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Strikes is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos tries to score with some ground and pound. Strikes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carlos Strikes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Strikes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.#TD#
Dos Santos tries to sprawl but Strikes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Strikes trying to control from half guard but Dos Santos is working away. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strikes stalling.
Dos Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strikes wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving. #T2#
Strikes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Strikes tries to pass.
Strikes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Strikes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strikes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strikes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strikes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB2#
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Strikes defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strikes passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strikes is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strikes slows the pace down in half guard.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strikes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strikes is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Strikes pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strikes 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
Our winner, Carlos Strikes, 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:
MMANIAK 18 - New Era 185
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sylvanas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sylvanas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Sylvanas is quick to defend against it.
Sylvanas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos feinted with a counter takedown.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Sylvanas rushes Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Sylvanas pulls Dos Santos into guard.
Dos Santos works over Sylvanas with some ground and pound from guard.
Dos Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Dos Santos is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sylvanas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dos Santos gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sylvanas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dos Santos lets go of the hold and Sylvanas can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMANIAK 15 - No judges!
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lowe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Santos's guard.#SUB#
Lowe looking to improve position, pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh with his hand. Dos Santos seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lowe paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lowe's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Dos Santos picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMANIAK - Lucky 13
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lotus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lotus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dos Santos is not content to let Lotus control the position.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Lotus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lotus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos tries to bench press Lotus off him but Lotus keeps the position. #T1#
Dos Santos wants to control but Lotus postures up.
Dos Santos tries to buck Lotus off but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos wants to control but Lotus postures up.
Lotus tries to advance to mount but Dos Santos denies him.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lotus tries to stand but Dos Santos is controlling his head.
Dos Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lotus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dos Santos is not content to let Lotus control the position.
Dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Lotus is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now. #T2#
Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Lotus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dos Santos trying to control but Lotus postures up.
#SUB2#
Lotus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lotus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lotus is tapping! Great win for Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
PLMMA 33 - "Pacio Tribute"
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos looks to clinch
and Nomo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nomo stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Santos. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Nomo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dos Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nomo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos Santos's hands.
Dos Santos takes one to the chin there.
Nomo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Nomo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Nomo lands.
Nomo moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Nomo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shintaro Nomo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Nomo counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Nomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Nomo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nomo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Dos Santos 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.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nomo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Santos. Dos Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Nomo counters with a straight right hand.
Nomo looks to land a combination. Dos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nomo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nomo avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nomo stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Santos. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Nomo has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Nomo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nomo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nomo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Nomo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Nomo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shintaro Nomo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Santos.
Nomo digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nomo works Dos Santos's body with a nice hook.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Nomo moves away
and Nomo counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nomo counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Nomo.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Nomo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Dos Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Nomo closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Nomo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nomo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nomo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dos Santos on the side of the head.
The fighters circle, before Nomo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dos Santos's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Nomo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shintaro Nomo!
Shintaro Nomo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pacio 30 Chaos vs Larsson II
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Mies. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dos Santos.
Mies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos as he avoids it easily.
Pit Mies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mies shoots in looking for a takedown. Dos Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Mies keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Mies, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pit Mies.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Mies.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mies enables Dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mies manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Mies is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dos Santos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Dos Santos lands a takedown into guard.
Dos Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Dos Santos trying to control but Mies is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mies is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mies is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dos Santos pushes down on Mies's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mies wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Mies actively working from the bottom here.
Mies is staying active underneath Dos Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mies is looking to escape.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Mies is defending well. #SUB2#
Mies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Mies tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Mies is still trying to improve position.
Dos Santos is thwarting Mies's attempts to control the position.
Mies looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dos Santos gets a takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos works his way into side control.
Mies wants to control but Dos Santos postures up.#T4#
Mies is trying to get back to his feet.
Mies is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mies knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mies manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dos Santos trying to control here.
Dos Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mies is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Mies seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Dos Santos gets a takedown into half guard.
Mies is in trouble now - Dos Santos has advanced to mount!
Dos Santos prevents Mies from getting the reversal.
Dos Santos wants to control the pace but Mies is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mies can do to turn this around?
Mies is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Dos Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dos Santos'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.
We've been hearing good reports from Dos Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mies really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Dos Santos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mies is surviving well by controlling Dos Santos's body position as best he can.
Dos Santos works his way to his opponent's back.
#T2#
Mies manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dos Santos's guard. Nice work there by Mies.
#SUB#
Dos Santos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mies should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dos Santos has tightened it up now! Mies should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Pit Mies stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger!'.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 29
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Erschov misses with a takedown attempt - Dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Erschov wants to clinch.
Erschov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Dos Santos gets a takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos works his way into side control.
Dos Santos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Erschov's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erschov prevents Dos Santos from improving position. #SUB#
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Erschov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Dos Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Erschov tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Erschov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Santos controls the position.
Erschov tries to improve position but can't.
Dos Santos controls the position.
Erschov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dos Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Erschov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erschov is looking to improve his position but Dos Santos isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Erschov tries to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Dos Santos prevents Erschov from getting the reversal.
Erschov tries to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Erschov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dos Santos has taken his back.
Dos Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Erschov can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dos Santos.
#T3#
Erschov rolls, trying to escape but Dos Santos keeps control of the position.
Dos Santos has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Dos Santos looking for the choke from the back.
Dos Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Erschov wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dos Santos working for the choke.
Dos Santos controlling well, preventing Erschov from escaping the position.
Dos Santos trying to control momentarily.
Erschov trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dos Santos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Erschov drives through and clinches with Dos Santos against the cage.
Dos Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Erschov after a bit of a struggle.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Erschov prevents it.
Erschov looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Dos Santos wants the takedown. Erschov is fighting it off but Dos Santos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Erschov's guard against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Erschov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Erschov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Santos defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dos Santos passes into half guard.
Junior Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Erschov looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Erschov missing with punches from the bottom.
Erschov tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Erschov pushes Dos Santos off but Dos Santos dives into side control.
Erschov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Erschov reaches up around Dos Santos's neck trying to control. But Dos Santos takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Erschov! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Erschov is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Dos Santos celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Pacio 23
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Kazuhiro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dos Santos back to the cage. Kazuhiro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Kazuhiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kazuhiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****MY YARD***** in the buildup to the fight.
Kazuhiro throws out a powerful jab.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazuhiro tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazuhiro to the ground. Kazuhiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Kazuhiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazuhiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Kazuhiro misses its target.
Katsu Kazuhiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazuhiro circles away.
Kazuhiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kazuhiro connects with a looping right hand.
Kazuhiro lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Kazuhiro circles away easily
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazuhiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuhiro punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Kazuhiro scores with a three punch combo!
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kazuhiro throws a good cross that connects.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazuhiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Kazuhiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazuhiro digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Katsu Kazuhiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazuhiro stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Dos Santos clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Kazuhiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazuhiro is looking to wear down Dos Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Kazuhiro lands a nice shot that snaps Dos Santos's head back.
Kazuhiro digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Kazuhiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuhiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazuhiro lands with a shot to the body.
Kazuhiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
A cross from Kazuhiro lands.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazuhiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the head.
Dos Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Kazuhiro gets double underhooks and turns Dos Santos into the cage.
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kazuhiro scores with the left hand. Dos Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Kazuhiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Kazuhiro pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. Kazuhiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazuhiro jabs at Dos Santos's body.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kazuhiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazuhiro cracks Dos Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazuhiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos looks to clinch
and Kazuhiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Kazuhiro moves out of range.
#T3#
Dos Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kazuhiro lands with an overhand left.
Kazuhiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Dos Santos wants to clinch but Kazuhiro slips to the side
and Kazuhiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazuhiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazuhiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazuhiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuhiro lands a jab to the head.
Kazuhiro misses with a two punch combination.
Kazuhiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Santos tries to clinch
and Kazuhiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Kazuhiro is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kazuhiro takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Kazuhiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Santos should have avoided that one.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Kazuhiro is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Kazuhiro scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kazuhiro lands with an overhand left.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
enabling Kazuhiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazuhiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuhiro. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Dos Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Kazuhiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kazuhiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dos Santos wants to clinch
and Kazuhiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kazuhiro lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazuhiro lands a really nice looking cross but Dos Santos seems unphased.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Kazuhiro sizes up Dos Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kazuhiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Kazuhiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Santos. Dos Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kazuhiro digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Dos Santos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kazuhiro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dos Santos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuhiro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kazuhiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Santos thinking. #T1#
Dos Santos misses with a low kick.
Kazuhiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kazuhiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Nice straight punches there by Kazuhiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kazuhiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazuhiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Santos off the cage and back into range.
Kazuhiro scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Santos thinking.
Katsu Kazuhiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos throws a combination that misses
and Kazuhiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kazuhiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Kazuhiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kazuhiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazuhiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kazuhiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Kazuhiro.
Donk. Kazuhiro catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.
Kazuhiro lands with a good body shot.
Dos Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kazuhiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kazuhiro stops a takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
#T3##TD#
Kazuhiro jumps into guard, dragging Dos Santos to the mat.
Dos Santos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mega Gym - Capacity 35. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Kazuhiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dos Santos uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kazuhiro, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Kazuhiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazuhiro tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
Kazuhiro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kazuhiro wants to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Dos Santos wants to control but Kazuhiro has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Kazuhiro looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kazuhiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kazuhiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.#SUB#
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Kazuhiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kazuhiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazuhiro circles away.
Kazuhiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazuhiro digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
A left lands for Kazuhiro.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Kazuhiro, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes Kazuhiro against the cage but Kazuhiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazuhiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazuhiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuhiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazuhiro tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazuhiro to the ground. Kazuhiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katsu Kazuhiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Kazuhiro connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Kazuhiro scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuhiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Dos Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Kazuhiro lands a right hook to the body.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Santos thinking.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazuhiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A shot to the liver by Kazuhiro. Beautiful body shot.
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuhiro lands with a nice body punch.
Kazuhiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kazuhiro stuffs the takedown.
Kazuhiro connects with a looping right hand.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kazuhiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazuhiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dos Santos backs up against the cage.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a straight right hand.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
letting Kazuhiro counter with a right hand. #T2#
Dos Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro lands a slapping body shot.
Kazuhiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Santos at a distance.
Dos Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kazuhiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dos Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Kazuhiro is having none of it.
Kazuhiro throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kazuhiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazuhiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dos Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Junior Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazuhiro connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.#T3#
Kazuhiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazuhiro finish him?#TD2#
Dos Santos gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kazuhiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos is keen to just control but Kazuhiro is a slippery customer.
Dos Santos seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Katsu Kazuhiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos moves nicely into side control.
Dos Santos has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dos Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kazuhiro is looking to escape.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a guillotine from mount but Kazuhiro frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuhiro tries to lock up and control but Dos Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazuhiro holds on for dear life, controlling Dos Santos's posture momentarily. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a guillotine from mount but Kazuhiro frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Kazuhiro reaches up to try and pull Dos Santos in and control his posture, but Dos Santos latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Kazuhiro taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Dos Santos!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ebon darts in and clinches Dos Santos up against the cage.
Dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
Ebon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dos Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ebon after a bit of a struggle.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ebon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ebon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon lands an uppercut.
Ebon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ebon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Ebon lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Ebon misses with some punches.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ebon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ebon wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos shoots in and drives through. Ebon sprawls well.#CL2#
Dos Santos gets tackled into the cage by Ebon. Ebon maintains the clinch.
Ebon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ebon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Dos Santos scores with a takedown into Ebon's guard.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ebon wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Dos Santos's hips, looking to push off. But Dos Santos grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Ebon screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Junior Dos Santos!
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