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Event:
Carnage 40
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Alviso's guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alviso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Alviso's legs - danger averted.
Alviso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Alviso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Alviso has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alviso being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Alviso looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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.
Dos Santos preventing the sweep. #T1#
Dos Santos controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Alviso controls Dos Santos momentarily but Dos Santos frees himself.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Alviso.#SUB2#
Alviso 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. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Santos won't allow Alviso to sweep him here.
Dos Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Alviso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alviso trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dos Santos trying to control but Alviso is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Alviso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dos Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Alviso from controlling successfully.
Alviso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alviso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Dos Santos trying to control the position here.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Alviso from controlling successfully.
Alviso stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Alviso lands a couple of digs.
Alviso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alviso is aware though and is defending well.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Alviso tries to pass. #SUB2#
Alviso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alviso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alviso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos controlling the position.#T4#
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Alviso drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Alviso off! Alviso jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alviso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Alviso in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alviso is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alviso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alviso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alviso tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alviso preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Alviso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alviso shoots for a takedown but Dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jerome Alviso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Alviso has Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alviso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alviso is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alviso tries to stall but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alviso is defending well.#TD#
Dos Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alviso regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alviso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Alviso's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alviso trying to control the position.
#T1#
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.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Alviso.
Alviso is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
Alviso wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alviso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Alviso keeps moving.
Dos Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Santos stops Alviso from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Alviso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dos Santos looking for a 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.
Alviso tries to pull guard but Dos Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Alviso is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alviso fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alviso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dos Santos is pressed up against the cage. Alviso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dos Santos down to the mat. Dos Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alviso misses with a takedown attempt - Dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Alviso pushes Dos Santos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##TD2#
Alviso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dos Santos uses from the top position.
Dos Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alviso wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alviso throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alviso will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Alviso wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Alviso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alviso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alviso gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Dos Santos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alviso struggling a bit here.
Dos Santos taking a break here but Alviso is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dos Santos prevents Alviso from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Alviso is working away.
Alviso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alviso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Alviso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Alviso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Alviso from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos is controlling Alviso's posture.
Alviso wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alviso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alviso defends well.
Alviso tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard. #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.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Alviso in close.
Alviso looking to pass the guard.
Alviso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alviso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alviso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alviso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alviso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alviso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Alviso from controlling successfully.
Jerome Alviso has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
Alviso advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Alviso seems to be looking for submissions.
Alviso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Alviso 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#
Alviso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Alviso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alviso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Dos Santos pulls Alviso in close to prevent any damage.
Dos Santos looking to control.
Alviso looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Alviso from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alviso is one step ahead there.
Alvaro Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alviso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Jerome Alviso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alviso defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Alviso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alviso 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Alviso!
Post fight, an emotional Jerome Alviso said 'I've been fighting my whole life, line them up and i'll spank there asses like my catholic priest did to me.'.
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Event:
Carnage 36
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Squatch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Squatch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Squatch keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Squatch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Santos controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Squatch 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#
Squatch stops a takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks winded!#TD2#
Dos Santos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Squatch can't fight it off and eventually Dos Santos manages to take the fight to the floor. Squatch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Squatch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Squatch 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.
Squatch wants to stand and escape but Dos Santos is having none of it.
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.
Squatch trying to control the position here.
Squatch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dos Santos's guard. #REVR##T2#
Dos Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Santos trying to control the position.
Squatch trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Squatch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Squatch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Squatch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Squatch wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Squatch has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Squatch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Squatch from controlling successfully. #T3#
Squatch preventing the sweep.
Squatch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Our spies down at at The Iron Palace inform us that Dos Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Squatch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Squatch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Squatch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Squatch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Squatch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Squatch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dos Santos backs up against the cage.
Squatch looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Squatch shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Squatch 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Squatch shoots in for a double leg but Dos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Squatch , which made it look bad.
Squatch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Squatch rushes Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Squatch trying to stall but Dos Santos improves his position.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Squatch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baby Squatch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.
Squatch fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Squatch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Squatch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alvaro Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squatch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Squatch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Squatch 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#
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Squatch swivels and escapes.
It looked like Squatch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Squatch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dos Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Squatch somewhat.#CL#
Squatch rushes Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Squatch wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Dos Santos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Squatch wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos trying to control but Squatch is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Squatch trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Dos Santos stays in close to Squatch 's body and controls the position.
Dos Santos stops Squatch from standing up.
Squatch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Squatch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Squatch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Squatch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Squatch controls Dos Santos momentarily but Dos Santos frees himself.
Dos Santos controlling from the top position. #T2#
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Squatch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Squatch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Squatch keeps moving.
Dos Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Squatch 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Squatch duly obliges.
Squatch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Squatch .
Squatch closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Squatch pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baby Squatch . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Squatch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
Squatch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Squatch has a takedown stuffed.
Dos Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Squatch tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Squatch throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Squatch wants to control but Dos Santos postures up.
Squatch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Squatch , who protects the arm well.
Squatch being controlled for a moment.
Alvaro Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squatch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Squatch is trying to stand back up but Dos Santos is controlling him
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alvaro Dos Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Squatch throws a series of strikes that have Dos Santos backpedaling.
Squatch scores with a one two! Dos Santos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Squatch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Squatch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Squatch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Squatch 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Squatch controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dos Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Squatch wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos stalling away here and it's allowed Squatch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Squatch is looking to stand up but Dos Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Squatch keeps moving.
Dos Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Squatch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Squatch wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving. #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 controlling the position.
Squatch looking to pass the guard.
Squatch trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Squatch 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.
Dos Santos pulls Squatch in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Squatch wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Squatch content to stall in guard here.
Squatch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dos Santos for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dos Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Santos wants to control but Squatch is keeping him busy.
Squatch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dos Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Dos Santos is trying to control. Squatch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dos Santos stalling away here and it's allowed Squatch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Squatch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dos Santos is controlling him.
Squatch keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Squatch is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Squatch is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Squatch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Squatch 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Squatch !
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Event:
Carnage 33
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Dos Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Radoslav Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.
Petrov lands with a hook. Dos Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Petrov.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Petrov throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.#T1#
Petrov lands with a straight right. Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
Dos Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov misses with a hook. Dos Santos ducked under it nicely.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Dos Santos takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Dos Santos's head back.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Dos Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov 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.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Dos Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.
Radoslav Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov tests Dos Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dos Santos on the side of the head.
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.
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 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dos Santos under the eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dos Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Dos Santos's head back.
Petrov stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov lands with a cross.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslav Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Petrov throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Dos Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrov is not content to let Dos Santos control the position.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Petrov sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Petrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrov tries to get out of the position.
Dos Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dos Santos is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
Dos Santos controlling the pace.
Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Dos Santos shakes it off.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Alvaro Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Petrov.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Santos at a distance.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Petrov lands a jab to Dos Santos's midsection.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos takes one to the chin there.
Dos Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Radoslav Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dos Santos has time to react.
Petrov lands an overhand right.#T4#
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslav Petrov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
Jab by Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Radoslav Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.#T1#
Dos Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dos Santos's head.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Radoslav Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Santos off the cage and back into range.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
Jab by Petrov.
Dos Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Dos Santos seems unphased.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Dos Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Petrov looks to land a combination. Dos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands with a nice combination. Dos Santos backs away looking to recover.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Dos Santos.
Radoslav Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Santos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvaro Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radoslav Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslav Petrov!
Radoslav Petrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KCM- Fist Of Anger
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dos Santos gets a double leg takedown into Spartan's guard.
Spartan looking for a sweep. Not yet Spartan, not yet.
Dos Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dos Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spartan for as long as he can get away with.
Dos Santos prevents Spartan from getting back to his feet.
Dos Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spartan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
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.
Spartan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spartan wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Spartan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spartan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Spartan slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Spartan darts in and clinches Dos Santos up against the cage.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Spartan.
Spartan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
Spartan lands a body shot.
Dos Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spartan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spartan is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Spartan.
Spartan lands a body shot. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Spartan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spartan lands a body shot.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Spartan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spartan presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Spartan scores with a shoulder strike.
Spartan lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
A short left from Spartan.
Spartan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Spartan.
Spartan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spartan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spartan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spartan lands a nice shot to the body.
Spartan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spartan lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Dos Santos is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spartan.
Oh Dos Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spartan lands an uppercut.
Spartan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.#T3#
Spartan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dos Santos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Spartan is unloading with more strikes now! Dos Santos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Spartan!
After the fight, Leo Spartan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
KCM -2- Fists Of Fury
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Laakso misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Laakso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Laakso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laakso misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
A combination from Laakso does no damage. #TD#
Dos Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laakso quickly recovers to 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.
Dos Santos is taking a breather. Laakso 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.
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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dos Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laakso for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laakso is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dos Santos controlling the action here.
Laakso is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dos Santos in particular looking to stall.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dos Santos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Laakso could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dos Santos has cracked it and Laakso is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alvaro Dos Santos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pickens as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Pickens.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pickens as he jumps to the side.
Slim Pickens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.
Pickens misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Pickens circles away easily
and Pickens counters with a stiff right hand.
Pickens misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pickens.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pickens is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Pickens circles away and we're back to standing.
Pickens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pickens looks to land a combination. Dos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Pickens, which made it look bad.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pickens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pickens. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pickens throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Pickens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pickens cracks Dos Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Dos Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Pickens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.
Dos Santos prevents Pickens from standing back up.
Dos Santos is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pickens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Dos Santos is pressing down on Pickens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pickens is holding on for now.
Dos Santos slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Pickens defends the submission attempt.
Dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Pickens is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pickens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pickens wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Pickens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pickens takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Pickens tries to sprawl but Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos trying to control the pace.
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.
Let's hope that Dos Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Pickens is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos content to control rather than advance.
Dos Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dos Santos is continuing to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pickens misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pickens as he avoids it easily.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
letting Pickens counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pickens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slim Pickens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.
Pickens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pickens scores with a jab to the body.
Pickens misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Pickens is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dos Santos.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pickens wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pickens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dos Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pickens is trying to stand up here but Dos Santos is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good standup being displayed there by Pickens as he connects with a hook.
Pickens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Pickens 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#
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Pickens counters with a stiff right hand.
Slim Pickens is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pickens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pickens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slim Pickens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickens leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pickens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pickens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pickens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Pickens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Pickens.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Pickens shows good takedown defense.
Pickens is looking for a counter combo.
Dos Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pickens shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dos Santos eats them both and turns towards Pickens to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Pickens.
Pickens 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.
Pickens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pickens sprawls well. Pickens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Slim Pickens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD2#
Dos Santos looking to score a takedown here. Pickens is defending well but Dos Santos drives through and ends up in Pickens's guard.
Dos Santos prevents Pickens from getting back to his feet.
Pickens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pickens keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slim Pickens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Pickens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pickens punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Dos Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pickens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slim Pickens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pickens lands a jab to Dos Santos's midsection.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Pickens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pickens scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Santos should have avoided that one.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Pickens counters with a straight right hand.
Pickens connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Dos Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dos Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pickens thuds a left hand into Dos Santos's body.
Alvaro Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Pickens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Pickens.
Alvaro Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickens connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Dos Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pickens.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Pickens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pickens, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Pickens!
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