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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1#
DeSantos keeps the fight on the outside.
DeSantos with the counter takedown but Kohl avoids it easily.
Kohl throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and DeSantos counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Kohl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Kohl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kohl circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSantos blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Kohl closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeSantos did well to prevent Kohl getting side control.
DeSantos is looking to improve his position.
Kohl really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Still in half guard, Kohl seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kohl is looking for a kimura but DeSantos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kohl to get the leverage.
Kohl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kohl is looking to advance position but DeSantos won't allow it.
Kohl performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Kohl is keen to just control but DeSantos is a slippery customer.
DeSantos is trying to stand up here but Kohl is controlling him well.
DeSantos wants to control but Kohl is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeSantos dives in for a single leg takedown but Kohl sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DeSantos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Kohl manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DeSantos on his heels. He'll look to pass DeSantos's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
DeSantos working for a triangle but Kohl defends it easily.
Kohl tries to free his leg and advance position but DeSantos is retaining full guard. #T2#
DeSantos trying to control the position.
Kohl chips away with some ground and pound.
DeSantos trying to control the position.
Kohl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DeSantos keeping moving, preventing Kohl from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Kohl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Kohl scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
DeSantos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
DeSantos throws a series of punches but Kohl moves out of range.
Kohl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
DeSantos scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DeSantos gets caught napping as Kohl dives in and scores a takedown. DeSantos manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kohl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kohl won't allow DeSantos to get back to his feet.
Kohl wants to stand but DeSantos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kohl is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Kohl has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeSantos is proving hard to escape from.
Kohl wants to pass the guard but DeSantos is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kohl trying to stand up but can't free himself from DeSantos's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kohl decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Helmut Kohl will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeSantos.
DeSantos throws a right hand that Kohl ducks under and follows up with a left that Kohl also avoids with ease.
DeSantos shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
DeSantos forces Kohl back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Kohl decides to pull guard.
DeSantos stopping the sweep attempt from Kohl.#SUB#
Kohl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kohl trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSantos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kohl trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Kohl throws his legs up looking for a submission but DeSantos uses it to pass to side control.
DeSantos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kohl keeps working.
DeSantos staying calm.
Kohl tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kohl is working hard here to advance position.
Kohl tries to control but DeSantos manages to take his back.
Kohl is really stuck here.
DeSantos struggling to keep hold of the position.
DeSantos keeps control of the position as Kohl tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Kohl preventing the rear naked choke attempt from DeSantos.
Kohl tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Kohl wants to control but DeSantos is having none of it.
DeSantos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kohl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kohl 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kohl is staying active underneath DeSantos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helmut Kohl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
DeSantos is looking for a kimura but Kohl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeSantos to get the leverage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSantos misses with a double jab.
DeSantos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeSantos wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on DeSantos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
DeSantos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kohl in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeSantos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeSantos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKohl.
DeSantos fails to land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSantos misses with a body kick.
DeSantos tries to clinch up.
Kohl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeSantos as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desman DeSantos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
DeSantos tries to clinch but Kohl moves out of range.
DeSantos wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeSantos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kohl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kohl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kohl is looking to counter the offense by DeSantos and move into the clinch.
DeSantos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helmut Kohl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kohl jumps guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kohl tries to pull guard but DeSantos won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohl scores with a shot to the side of DeSantos's head.
DeSantos controlling the action here for a moment.
DeSantos is trying to break free.#T1#
DeSantos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeSantos wants to get back to striking at distance but Kohl won't allow it.
Kohl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Kohl manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
DeSantos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeSantos wants to stand but Kohl has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kohl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSantos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSantos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kohl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kohl looking for a sweep. Not yet Kohl, not yet.
DeSantos wants to control from the top but Kohl keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kohl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeSantos.
Kohl tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeSantos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kohl somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helmut Kohl. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
DeSantos clinches up with Kohl and pushes him back against the cage.
Kohl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeSantos to keep the fight standing.
Kohl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kohl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kohl breaks the clinch.
Kohl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSantos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kohl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kohl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeSantos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeSantos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Kohl takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
DeSantos moves into the clinch successfully.
Kohl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeSantos to keep the fight standing.
DeSantos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kohl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSantos's efforts to push away.
Kohl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSantos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kohl pushes off an throws an elbow but DeSantos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
DeSantos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeSantos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desman DeSantos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeSantos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desman DeSantos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1#
DeSantos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cortez throws a big counter combination but DeSantos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DeSantos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
DeSantos shoots for a double leg takedown but Cortez sprawls well. He's pushed DeSantos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Cortez gets a takedown 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.
Cortez controlling the pace.
Cortez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cortez is thwarting DeSantos's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSantos is staying active underneath Cortez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cortez prevents DeSantos from improving his position.
DeSantos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Cortez controlling the action here.#SUB#
Cortez is working for a submission of some sort.
DeSantos throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cortez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSantos is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeSantos is trying to maintain the position but Cortez is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Cortez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cortez passes to side control.
Cortez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
DeSantos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
DeSantos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cortez working away.#T3#
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but DeSantos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSantos dodges the ground and pound from Cortez.
DeSantos tries to improve position but can't.
Cortez advances nicely into full mount.
DeSantos is working to get back to half guard.
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cortez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DeSantos hang on?#T4#
DeSantos swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cortez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cortez is landing with some decent strikes but DeSantos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cortez landing shots from mount.
DeSantos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cortez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amaro Cortez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
DeSantos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cortez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Cortez backs off DeSantos throws a huge counter combo but Cortez manages to avoid it all.
DeSantos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cortez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
DeSantos moves into the clinch successfully.
DeSantos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSantos has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cortez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSantos smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez shoots in but DeSantos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amaro Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSantos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cortez finds it's way round the side to connect with DeSantos's head.
DeSantos misses with a takedown #CL#
and Cortez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
DeSantos lands with a right to the head.
DeSantos tries to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling the position.
Cortez tries to pull guard but DeSantos won't allow it.
Cortez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSantos smiles and moves away.
DeSantos looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well. #TD#
Cortez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cortez showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
DeSantos kicks off Cortez and gets to his feet.
Cortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
DeSantos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cortez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeSantos fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSantos moves in looking to clinch but Cortez pushes him off.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSantos avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Cortez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeSantos is trying to defend but Cortez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DeSantos trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SU#
Cortez escapes and gets back to his feet.
DeSantos clobbers Cortez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but DeSantos shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
DeSantos moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez avoids the body shot from DeSantos.
Desman DeSantos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cortez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
DeSantos manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSantos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortez's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSantos has the hooks in. Cortez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
DeSantos is looking to control Cortez but Cortez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
DeSantos not allowing Cortez to control his hands.
DeSantos just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cortez trying to control the hands but DeSantos won't let him.
Cortez is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desman DeSantos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
DeSantos wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt - DeSantos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amaro Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cortez moves in looking to clinch but DeSantos pushes him off.#CL2#
DeSantos takes the fight into the clinch.
Cortez is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeSantos digs a right hand into Cortez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortez's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSantos fails to pull guard.
DeSantos can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Cortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Cortez slaps away a takedown attempt from DeSantos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeSantos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
DeSantos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cortez, pushing him back against the cage.
Cortez stalling.
DeSantos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cortez walks away with a smile on his face. DeSantos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Amaro Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desman DeSantos.
DeSantos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez tries to counter with a takedown but DeSantos is quick to defend against it.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
DeSantos wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeSantos.
Cortez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeSantos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cortez scores with a head kick. DeSantos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
DeSantos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but DeSantos shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSantos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cortez. That one must have hurt.#T2##CL2#
DeSantos has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
DeSantos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cortez, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez stalling.
DeSantos is trying to break the clinch but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
Cortez has DeSantos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeSantos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cortez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cortez throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##CL#
Cortez has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Cortez breaks from the clinch.
DeSantos tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez shoots in and drives through. DeSantos sprawls well.#CL#
Cortez rushes DeSantos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cortez breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cortez is defended easily by DeSantos.#CL2#
DeSantos closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Cortez tries to pull guard but DeSantos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on DeSantos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeSantos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSantos tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez tries to counter with a takedown but DeSantos is quick to defend against it.
DeSantos is looking to clinch.
Amaro Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSantos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Cortez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DeSantos's half guard.#ES2#
DeSantos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cortez is on him like a limpet, forcing DeSantos back against 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!
Cortez gets underhooks to prevent DeSantos's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amaro Cortez.
I think Cortez 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amaro Cortez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1#
DeCicco slaps away a takedown attempt from DeSantos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeCicco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeSantos pinned against the cage. DeSantos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeCicco shoots in for a double leg but DeSantos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeSantos swats away the attempt to clinch by DeCicco.
A nice side step and DeSantos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeCicco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeSantos.
DeSantos closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
DeCicco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeSantos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DeSantos looking to pass the guard.
DeCicco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeSantos's guard. #REVR##T1#
DeCicco preventing the sweep. #SU#
DeCicco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeSantos, up you get!
DeCicco slaps away a takedown attempt from DeSantos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeCicco goes for a double leg but DeSantos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeSantos continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeCicco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
DeCicco clinches up against the cage.
DeCicco swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSantos uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSantos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeCicco stalling against the cage.
DeCicco tries a knee to the head but DeSantos blocks it.
#T2##BC#
DeCicco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSantos shoots in for a takedown but DeCicco shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeCicco.
DeCicco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeSantos as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
DeSantos closes the distance and clinches.
DeCicco is trying to pull guard but DeSantos has him pressed against the cage.
DeCicco goes for a takedown attempt but DeSantos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeCicco tries a head kick but it misses.
DeCicco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSantos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeCicco is breathing heavily.
DeCicco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSantos avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
DeSantos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeCicco circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSantos stalks DeCicco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DeCicco's face. DeCicco staggers backwards, shaken.
DeCicco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A right-left combo lands from DeSantos. #CL2#
DeSantos pushes DeCicco up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
DeCicco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeCicco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeCicco fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeSantos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeCicco sprawls well. DeCicco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeSantos gets slowly back to his feet.
DeSantos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4##CL2#
DeSantos closes the distance and pushes DeCicco back into the cage.
DeCicco has DeSantos pressed against the cage, preventing DeSantos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
DeCicco pulls DeSantos into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeCicco controls DeSantos momentarily but DeSantos frees himself.
DeCicco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeSantos content to stall in guard here.
DeCicco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
DeCicco working for a triangle but DeSantos defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desman DeSantos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
DeCicco shoots in but DeSantos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
DeCicco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
DeSantos wriggles free and stands up.
DeSantos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeSantos wants it to stay on the feet.
DeCicco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeSantos.
DeCicco has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeCicco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
DeSantos forces DeCicco back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
DeSantos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSantos looks for a takedown but DeCicco sprawls well.#T1##TD2#
DeSantos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeCicco was covering up waiting for the punch and DeSantos finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
DeCicco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. DeSantos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
DeCicco breaks the clinch.
DeCicco doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSantos circles away.
DeSantos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
DeSantos has closed the distance and engaged DeCicco in a clinch.
DeCicco jumps guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DeCicco tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeCicco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSantos's efforts to push away.
DeSantos is trying to pull guard but DeCicco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
DeSantos fails to pull guard.
DeCicco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSantos smiles and moves away.
DeCicco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeCicco misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeCicco fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeSantos wants to counter the offense by DeCicco and move into the clinch position.
DeSantos shoots in but no luck this time.
DeCicco shoots for a takedown but DeSantos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeSantos.#CL2#
DeSantos forces DeCicco back against the cage and clinches.
DeCicco tries to pull guard but DeSantos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
DeSantos controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
DeCicco jumps guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
DeCicco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeCicco moves out of range as DeSantos throws a body kick.
DeCicco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desman DeSantos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
DeSantos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Desman DeSantos has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeCicco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
DeSantos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
DeCicco is looking to regain half guard here but DeSantos keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
DeCicco struggling a bit here.
DeSantos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeSantos advances to mount. #SU2#
DeSantos get's back to his feet.
DeCicco has a takedown stuffed.
DeCicco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desman DeSantos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from DeSantos.
DeCicco tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSantos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeCicco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSantos avoids it really well and circles away.
DeSantos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeCicco as he avoids it easily.
DeCicco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DeCicco tries for a takedown but DeSantos circles away easily
and DeSantos counters with a one-two to the body.
DeSantos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeCicco feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
DeCicco clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
DeCicco manages to break the clinch.
DeCicco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
DeSantos forces DeCicco back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
DeCicco breaks the clinch.
#T1#
DeSantos throws a nice looking combination but DeCicco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
DeSantos gets a clinch.
DeSantos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeCicco.
DeCicco wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeCicco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSantos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeCicco has him pressed against the cage.
DeCicco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeCicco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeCicco wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSantos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeCicco prevents DeSantos from breaking the clinch.#T2#
DeSantos can't break the clinch.
DeSantos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeSantos tries to break free but DeCicco pushes him back against the cage.
DeCicco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeSantos.
DeSantos lands a left hand.
DeCicco tries to break the clinch but DeSantos is controlling the position.
DeCicco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSantos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSantos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeCicco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeSantos is pressed up against the cage. DeCicco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeSantos down to the mat. DeSantos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeSantos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frankie DeCicco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
DeSantos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeCicco's waist but DeCicco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeSantos off to one side.
DeSantos fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
DeCicco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
DeSantos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeSantos keeping moving, preventing DeCicco from controlling successfully.
DeSantos trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
DeSantos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeCicco defends it easily.#T4#
DeSantos controls DeCicco momentarily but DeCicco frees himself.
DeCicco is fighting to break DeSantos's control of his arms but DeSantos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCicco wanted to stand there but DeSantos had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desman DeSantos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSantos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desman DeSantos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2017 |
#R1#
DeSantos tries to clinch but Fingaz moves out of range.
Fingaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Fingaz feints and as DeSantos raises his hands in defense, Fingaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
DeSantos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fingaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fingaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fingaz with a nice head shot there.
Fingaz is in close to DeSantos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fingaz works over DeSantos with some ground and pound from guard.
Fingaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Fingaz distracts DeSantos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fingaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fingaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Fingaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fingaz distracts DeSantos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
DeSantos is rocked!
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!
Fingaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh DeSantos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fingaz postures up.
Fingaz arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! DeSantos's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sticky Fingaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Sticky Fingaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 766 Round 2
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1#
DeSantos misses with a takedown attempt - Stiopic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeSantos dives in and grabs Stiopic 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stiopic pushes down on DeSantos's head and hops out.
DeSantos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
DeSantos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stiopic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeSantos looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSantos, not yet.
Stiopic scoring with some ground and pound.
DeSantos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiopic .
DeSantos controls Stiopic momentarily but Stiopic frees himself.
Stiopic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiopic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSantos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stiopic landing with the ground and pound.
Stiopic throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiopic landing with the ground and pound.
Stiopic is in close to DeSantos's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1##SUB#
Stiopic 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.
Stiopic lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stiopic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stiopic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stiopic passes DeSantos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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. Stiopic connects with a nice short shot to DeSantos's temple.
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. Stiopic connects with a nice short shot to DeSantos's temple.
Stiopic working over DeSantos with some ground and pound. DeSantos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stiopic wants to free his trapped foot but DeSantos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeSantos looks winded!
Stiopic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DeSantos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Stiopic there. #SUB#
Stiopic seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Stiopic passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSantos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stiopic connects with a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Stiopic ! That's hurt DeSantos! Will he recover? Stiopic fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalwabib Stiopic !
Kalwabib Stiopic 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:
QFC Tournament 766 Round 1
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Kuziyama tries to clinch but DeSantos moves out of range.
Kuziyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Kuziyama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeSantos throws a series of punches but Kuziyama avoids them all with ease.
Kuziyama moves in looking to clinch but DeSantos pushes him off.#CL#
DeSantos gets tackled into the cage by Kuziyama. Kuziyama maintains the clinch.
Kuziyama lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Desman DeSantos has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSantos.
Kuziyama trying to land knees to the body.
DeSantos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama tries to pull guard but DeSantos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuziyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Kuziyama pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
DeSantos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kuziyama throws a body kick that misses.
Kuziyama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeSantos throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSantos closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
DeSantos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuziyama backs up against the cage.
DeSantos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuziyama.
Kuziyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeSantos wants to counter with a clinch but Kuziyama pushes him away.#CL#
Kuziyama moves into the clinch.
DeSantos is trying to break the clinch but Kuziyama has him pressed against the cage.
Kuziyama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeSantos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kuziyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuziyama lands a damaging elbow.
Kuziyama landing knees to the head.
Kuziyama jumps guard but DeSantos stands there with Kuziyama around his waist. Kuziyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeSantos controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Kuziyama pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
DeSantos stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuziyama is looking to clinch but DeSantos is avoiding it.
Kuziyama tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSantos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuziyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuziyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSantos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSantos.
DeSantos keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuziyama tries to clinch but DeSantos is having none of it.
DeSantos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeSantos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuziyama doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSantos circles away.
DeSantos thinks about the counter body kick.
Kuziyama tries to clinch there but DeSantos circles away.
DeSantos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuziyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Kuziyama clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Kuziyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuziyama looking to throw knees to the head but DeSantos is blocking nicely.
Kuziyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuziyama is trying to pull guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaziyoshi Kuziyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSantos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeSantos blocks the elbow strike.
Kuziyama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeSantos to keep the fight standing.
Kuziyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuziyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuziyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSantos's efforts to push away.
DeSantos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuziyama backwards.
Kuziyama is trying to pull guard but DeSantos has him pressed against the cage.
Kuziyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSantos's elbow. #T4#
DeSantos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuziyama keeps control of DeSantos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuziyama tries a body shot but DeSantos blocks it.
Kuziyama misses with some punches.
DeSantos is trying to pull guard but Kuziyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuziyama tries a knee to the head but DeSantos blocks it.
DeSantos cracks Kuziyama with a nice body shot.
DeSantos managing to block the knees to the body from Kuziyama.
A short uppercut from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSantos just stands there and leans against the cage.
DeSantos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeSantos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeSantos blocks a body shot from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSantos lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Desman DeSantos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desman DeSantos'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.
#R2#
DeSantos throws a right and a left that Kuziyama avoids nicely.
Kuziyama throws a quick counter kick to the body but DeSantos avoids it.
Kuziyama is looking to clinch.
DeSantos lands with a nice combination. Kuziyama backs away looking to recover.
DeSantos keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
DeSantos clinches up against the cage.
Kuziyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeSantos blocks it with crossed arms.
DeSantos takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuziyama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuziyama lands an elbow inside.
Kuziyama lands an elbow inside.
Kuziyama missing with knees to the body.
Kuziyama struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSantos controls his hands.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuziyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuziyama jumps guard but DeSantos stands there with Kuziyama around his waist. Kuziyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuziyama lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Kuziyama looking to throw knees to the head but DeSantos is blocking nicely.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeSantos avoids it.
DeSantos wants to break free but Kuziyama has control.
Kuziyama misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSantos avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuziyama.
DeSantos can't break the clinch.
DeSantos has had enough of the clinch but Kuziyama keeps him there for the moment.
Kuziyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSantos's elbow.
Kuziyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSantos's elbow.
Kuziyama misses with an elbow strike.
DeSantos prevents a body shot from Kuziyama.
DeSantos blocks the elbow strike.
DeSantos wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuziyama won't allow it.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the head but DeSantos blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Kuziyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuziyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaziyoshi Kuziyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on DeSantos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeSantos trying to control the position but instead, Kuziyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed DeSantos into the cage.
DeSantos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeSantos is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuziyama has double underhooks.
Kuziyama pushes off an throws an elbow but DeSantos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuziyama misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSantos is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuziyama has double underhooks.
Kuziyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSantos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuziyamas head.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeSantos avoids it.
DeSantos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Kuziyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeSantos is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeSantos prevents a body shot from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama tries a knee to the head but DeSantos blocks it.
Kuziyama fails to pull guard.
DeSantos prevents a body shot from Kuziyama.
DeSantos is working Kuziyama over against the cage.
Kuziyama looking to throw knees to the head but DeSantos is blocking nicely.
Kuziyama tries to pull guard but DeSantos won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaziyoshi Kuziyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSantos dodges an elbow strike from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSantos's efforts to push away.
Kuziyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
DeSantos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeSantos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Kuziyama is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Kuziyama is looking to stand up but DeSantos won't let him.
DeSantos is adopting a defensive guard.
DeSantos trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSantos is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaziyoshi Kuziyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desman DeSantos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuziyama tries to clinch up.
Kuziyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
DeSantos clinches with his opponent.
Kuziyama connects with a knee to the head.
Kuziyama misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama tries to throw a body punch but DeSantos avoids it by throwing Kuziyama back against the cage.
Kuziyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuziyama misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the head but DeSantos blocks with his arms.
DeSantos blocks a body shot from Kuziyama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuziyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards DeSantos's brow.
Kuziyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeSantos.
#BC2#
DeSantos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
DeSantos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeSantos feints a jab promting Kuziyama to slip. DeSantos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuziyama slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Desman DeSantos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kuziyama clinches up with DeSantos and pushes him back against the cage.
DeSantos managing to block the knees to the body from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama misses with a knee to the head.
Kuziyama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuziyama struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSantos controls his hands.
Kuziyama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSantos tries to circle away but Kuziyama has him pinned against the cage.
Kuziyama tries to pull guard but DeSantos won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaziyoshi Kuziyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSantos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuziyama has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
DeSantos jumps guard and drags Kuziyama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
DeSantos wriggles free and stands up.
A punch combination from DeSantos misses. #T2#
DeSantos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeSantos duly obliges.
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!
Kuziyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeSantos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeSantos throws a low kick, looking for Kuziyama's leg but Kuziyama calmly moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from DeSantos.
Kaziyoshi Kuziyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Kuziyama as DeSantos shoots in.#CL#
Kuziyama has closed the distance and engaged DeSantos in a clinch.
Kuziyama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeSantos to keep the fight standing.
Kuziyama lands a good knee to the midsection. DeSantos won't want to take too many of those.
Kuziyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuziyama swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSantos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuziyama tries to land knees in the clinch but DeSantos avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Kuziyama.
DeSantos takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Kuziyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuziyama tries to pull guard but DeSantos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
DeSantos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuziyama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuziyama tries to clinch up but DeSantos circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuziyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Kuziyama backs off DeSantos throws a huge counter combo but Kuziyama manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
DeSantos rushes Kuziyama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeSantos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuziyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSantos's efforts to push away.
Kuziyama jumps guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuziyama misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
DeSantos can't break the clinch.
DeSantos blocks an elbow strike from Kuziyama.
A knee to the head by Kuziyama.
DeSantos wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuziyama won't allow it.
DeSantos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeSantos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeSantos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuziyama looking to throw knees to the head but DeSantos is blocking nicely.
Kuziyama pushes off an throws an elbow but DeSantos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
DeSantos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuziyama looking to throw knees to the head but DeSantos is blocking nicely.
DeSantos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuziyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Kaziyoshi Kuziyama.
I think Kuziyama 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Desman DeSantos!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Desman DeSantos!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Kaziyoshi Kuziyama!
Desman DeSantos wins by split decision!
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