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Event:
CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6876 p4p, 566 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 12116 p4p, 622 weight class). Erberth Santos had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farfy Iii pinned against the ropes. Farfy Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Farfy Iii sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Farfy Iii, which made it look bad.
Farfy Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erberth Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Farfy Iii. Farfy Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
And Farfy Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Farfy Iii. Farfy Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Farfy Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Farfy Iii persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Farfy Iii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii is looking to cinch up a triangle. Santos throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Farfy Iii's body to avoid the submission. Farfy Iii has instead reached around Santos's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Farfy Iii arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Farfy Iii!
An out of breath Johan Farfy Iii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 4059 p4p, 471 weight class) and Erberth Santos (ranked 6985 p4p, 591 weight class). Pacer Dalton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Erberth Santos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that Dalton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dalton shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dalton did well to prevent Santos getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Santos
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Dalton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dalton manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Dalton's guard.
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (2) Santos
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton continues to stall.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Santos pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Our spies down at at So Cal Fight Team inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Santos looking to control.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dalton is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dalton prevents Santos from improving his position.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton not doing much here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santos is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Dalton stalling.
Santos wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dalton stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos gets back to full guard.
Santos is adopting a defensive guard.
Santos wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Dalton won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Dalton trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton is taking a breather. Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santos wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos gets full guard.
Santos trying to control the position.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (2) Santos
Santos wants to control but Dalton postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalton'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.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton forces his way into half guard.
Santos is in trouble now - Dalton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (8) vs (2) Santos
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Santos tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Pacer Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 17
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1950 p4p, 253 weight class) and Erberth Santos (ranked 6631 p4p, 563 weight class). Vicini comes to the ring accompanied by Mother. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Erberth Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santos goes for a double leg but Vicini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Vicini continues to drive forward.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Vicini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Santos
Vicini is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Vicini is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Santos tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini moves into full mount! Santos won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Santos
Santos tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (0) Santos
Vicini is looking for the choke from the back position but Santos is controlling his hands well.
Santos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Santos tries to control the position but Vicini now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (11) vs (0) Santos
Santos can't escape the position.
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has the hooks in. Santos is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Vicini passes his arm under Santos's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Santos taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
An out of breath Dido Vicini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1068 p4p, 149 weight class) and Erberth Santos (ranked 6444 p4p, 566 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Erberth Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Declan sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos prevents Declan from improving his position.
Declan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (4) vs (2) Santos
Santos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Santos prevents Declan from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Declan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santos is defending well though. Declan let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Santos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos just trying to survive but Declan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Declan is riding his opponent, not letting Santos buck him off.
Declan tries to get the hooks in deep but Santos pushed the leg off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan gets his hands free as Santos looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Santos right now.
Santos breaks Declan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (4) Santos
Declan working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Declan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (4) Santos
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Declan wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is pulling down on Declan's head. It's preventing any offense from Declan, at least for the moment.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at So Cal Fight Team inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (6) Santos
Declan controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Santos passes Declan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan moves into full guard.
Santos trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (8) vs (6) Santos
Santos keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan forces his way into half guard.
Santos is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Declan'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.
Declan wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Santos moves into full guard.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Declan is looking to pass into half guard but Santos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Santos is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (8) vs (8) Santos
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (8) Santos
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Declan wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Declan is really struggling to control Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (10) Santos
Santos won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan wants to control but Santos passes easily into half guard.
Santos is keen to just control but Declan is a slippery customer.
Santos is looking to advance position but Declan won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos prevents Declan from improving his position.
Declan actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Declan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Declan takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Aedan Declan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6289 p4p, 564 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4356 p4p, 477 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santos shoots in and bounces Martinez off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looking to control.
Santos trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Martinez
Santos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Santos tries to move to mount but Martinez blocks the move with his legs.
Martinez tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Martinez prevents Santos from moving into mount.
Santos trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santos gets to mount! Martinez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (7) vs (0) Martinez
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos controlling from mount.
Martinez tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Martinez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez is trying to reverse the position but instead Santos has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (10) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Santos avoiding Martinez 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Santos is trying to control but Martinez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Santos prevents Martinez from getting the reversal.
Santos avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Martinez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martinez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Martinez has an active guard here but Santos has managed to pass into half guard.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (13) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santos passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez keeps trying to improve his position.
Santos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Santos (19) vs (0) Martinez
Santos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos controls the action.
Santos is controlling the position but Martinez somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Martinez looking to control but Santos passes into half guard.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Santos controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Martinez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard!
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to advance position but Martinez won't allow it.
Santos is taking a breather. Martinez 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.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard but Santos has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (22) vs (0) Martinez
Santos working away.
Martinez sneaks back into half guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Santos controlling the action here.
Santos is looking to stall here but Martinez recovers full guard.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
Erberth Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Future FC 11
Date: Mar 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor 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 Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Santos misses
and McGregor counters with an inside leg kick.
Santos misses with a body punch
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Santos throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Santos.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santos throws a head kick that misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Erberth Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santos.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Santos wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
A head kick by Santos misses
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
Santos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santos throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
As Santos backs away, McGregor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Santos throws the kick towards the body but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
McGregor blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco McGregor 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#
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
Santos throws a head kick that misses
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
Santos throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
A low kick from Santos is predictable there
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor slips under a jab.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Santos throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGregor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Erberth Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Santos misses
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricco McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santos.
Santos looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
Santos ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
Santos looks to land a left hand but McGregor moved out of range nicely.#T2#
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
Santos throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
Santos swinging wildly here.
McGregor lunges at Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santos's hand.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Santos takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor jabs at Santos's body.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santos throws a lazy body kick
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco McGregor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Santos misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santos throws a lazy body kick
and McGregor counters with an outside leg kick.
Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Santos misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGregor lands a head kick. Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Santos misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos misses with a left hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ricco McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
Santos throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor feints and then cracks Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santos down.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick from Santos misses.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Decent striking displayed by McGregor there.
McGregor staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws a lazy body kick
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGregor swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
McGregor staying out of range there.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco McGregor clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Santos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
McGregor throws a solid leg kick but Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGregor.
McGregor tried to score with a low kick but Santos checks it.
Santos swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Santos really felt that one!
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Santos throws a lazy body kick
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Santos should have avoided that one. #T1#
McGregor takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santos throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Santos is predictable there
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos misses with the combination.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
Santos throws a leg kick
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
A shot to the body from Santos misses
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor misses with a hook.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santos misses with a left hand
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Santos.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos throws a lazy body kick
and McGregor counters with a nice body kick.
Santos misses with a kick to the body.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Santos misses with a leg kick
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco McGregor had his way with Erberth Santos in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Santos tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Santos with an uppercut!
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
A head kick misses from Santos.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santos.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Santos avoided it.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Santos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely. #T2#
McGregor misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santos misses with a head kick.
Erberth Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Santos throws a lazy body kick
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.
Santos throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Santos.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Santos looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
Santos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricco McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erberth Santos.
Well McGregor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricco McGregor!
Ricco McGregor retains his super heavyweight title!
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Event:
Future FC Grappling 2
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 3284 p4p, 49 weight class) and Michael Kimura (ranked 7436 p4p, 119 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Michael Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Kimura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kimura sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Kimura
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Santos has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Kimura
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Santos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (5) vs (2) Kimura
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura content to stall in guard here.
Kimura won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Santos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Santos has control of Kimura's left arm, preventing Kimura from doing any damage.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santos holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos continues to stall.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Santos is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Santos is controlling Kimura's posture.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (7) vs (2) Kimura
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Kimura is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Santos is staying active.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (10) vs (2) Kimura
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Kimura wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Kimura looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (13) vs (2) Kimura
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos has got his arm under Kimura's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kimura has spun round into Santos's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (13) vs (4) Kimura
Santos keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (15) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (18) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Santos (21) vs (4) Kimura
Santos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kimura.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
Future FC 7
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Antunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos backing away here, and Antunes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Antunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Antunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Santos 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 Antunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Antunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Antunes looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a right and a left that Antunes avoids nicely.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos misses with a body kick.
As Santos backs off Antunes throws a huge counter combo but Santos manages to avoid it all.
Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Donk. Santos catches Antunes right on the button with a cross.
Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Antunes throws a solid leg kick but Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Antunes.
And Santos counters with a quick kick to the body but Antunes blocks it.
Antunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos throws a body punch but Antunes moves out of range.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Antunes avoids a kick to the body.
Raphael Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes moves out of range of the body kick from Santos.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Antunes throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Antunes. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A jab from Antunes misses.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Antunes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Antunes slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos throws out a leg kick but Antunes moves out of range and Santos only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Antunes.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Antunes misses the jab.
Santos slips a straight right by Antunes.#T4#
Antunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Santos backs off Antunes throws a huge counter combo but Santos manages to avoid it all.
Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Raphael Antunes has been cut.
Antunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos throws a hook but Antunes avoids it easily.
Santos blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Santos lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Santos moves out of range as Antunes throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erberth Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Antunes's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Antunes.
Antunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Antunes settles back down.
Antunes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos looks to land a combination but Antunes avoids it well.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Antunes does no damage.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Antunes moves out of range easily.
Santos throws a hook but Antunes blocks it.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Antunes misses with a wild body shot.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antunes.
Santos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Antunes if he has to take too many more of those.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes misses with a body kick.
Antunes moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Antunes throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos throws a right and a left that Antunes avoids nicely.
Antunes blocks a head kick by Santos.
#T2#
Antunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos throws a quick counter head kick but Antunes was just out of range.
Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Erberth Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Santos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Antunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Santos avoids the body shot from Antunes.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Antunes can do to turn this around?
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Antunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Santos does no damage. #T3#
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Antunes throws a counter combo.
Santos swings for the body but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antunes looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos tries to score with a low kick but Antunes moves his leg out of the way.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Antunes moves out of range easily.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Antunes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSantos.
Antunes blocks a head kick by Santos.
Antunes checks a leg kick. #T4#
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Santos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Antunes is out of range.
Antunes blocks a head kick by Santos.
Antunes dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Antunes misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Antunes misses with a double jab.
Antunes is breathing heavily.
Antunes throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a quick counter head kick but Antunes was just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erberth Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raphael Antunes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santos sets himself, and Antunes steps forward looking for the clinch! Santos avoids it this time.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes wants to counter with a clinch but Santos pushes him away.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Santos.
Antunes just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Antunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos throws a counter high kick but Antunes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antunes.
#T1#
Antunes slips under a jab from Santos.
Antunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Antunes throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Antunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Antunes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antunes.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Antunes tries to counter with a clinch but Santos shakes him off and moves away.
Antunes slips under a jab.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Antunes throws a chopping leg kick but Santos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It appears Santos was looking to counter with a kick there.
Santos blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Antunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos throws a right hand that Antunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Antunes also avoids with ease.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Antunes tries to counter with a clinch but Santos shakes him off and moves away.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antunes.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
#T3#
Santos takes a swing at Antunes's ribcage but misses.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Antunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Antunes avoids a kick to the body.
Antunes slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Antunes blocks a low kick nicely.
Santos misses with the combination.
#T4#
Antunes looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Antunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Antunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A bone on bone clash there as Antunes blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Antunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antunes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antunes.
Antunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Antunes misses.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raphael Antunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erberth Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erberth Santos!
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Event:
FFC Grappling 1
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 3225 p4p, 44 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 2577 p4p, 34 weight class). Pettis has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pettis quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Pettis
Santos controlling the action here.
Pettis wants to get back to full guard.
Pettis wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos controlling the action here.
Pettis is concentrating on defense, preventing Santos from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is controlling the pace.
Pettis is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is pressing down on Pettis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pettis is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos prevents Pettis from improving his position.
Santos not doing much here.
Pettis wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Pettis is doing well to control the position and prevent Santos from advancing to side control.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pettis! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Pettis
Santos controlling from mount.
Pettis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pettis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Santos (8) vs (0) Pettis
Pettis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Santos controlling from the back.
Santos controlling well, preventing Pettis from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is really stuck here.
Santos biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pettis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Santos controlling from mount.
Pettis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Pettis is trying to escape the mount.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pettis tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Santos.
Santos wants to take Pettis's back here but Pettis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is working to get back to half guard.
Santos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pettis is holding on tight.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos looking to control but Pettis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pettis is holding on tight.
Santos avoids the attempt from Pettis to control.
Pettis has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (11) vs (0) Pettis
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettis can't escape the position.
Santos controlling from the back.
Pettis trying to control the action but Santos just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Pettis right now.
Santos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Santos is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Pettis trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos working for a choke but Pettis is defending well.
Pettis tries to escape the position.
Santos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pettis.
Pettis trying to control the hands but Santos won't let him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pettis fending off the submission attempt from Santos.
Santos has good solid back control here.
Pettis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pettis tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pettis trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking to improve his position.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pettis wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pettis for as long as he can get away with.
Pettis is trying is best to control the position here.
Pettis trying to control but Santos postures up.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pettis won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Santos not doing much here.
Santos prevents Pettis from improving his position.
Pettis looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 4741 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erberth Santos (ranked 3154 p4p, 418 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackson forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Santos
Santos is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Santos in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Santos
Jackson has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard!
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Santos wants to advance to full mount but Jackson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Jackson is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Santos stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Santos! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (5) Santos
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santos is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (8) Santos
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Santos stalling.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Santos advancing to mount.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Santos has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (11) Santos
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Santos has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (14) Santos
Santos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control the position but Santos now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (2) vs (17) Santos
Our spies down at at Kickn Vegass inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Santos tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.
Santos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jackson's body.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santos has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Santos manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (20) Santos
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Santos is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (2) vs (22) Santos
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Santos has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (2) vs (25) Santos
Santos not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Santos has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Santos controlling from the back.
Santos is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Santos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (25) Santos
Jackson trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Jackson pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Jackson is really struggling to control Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Santos won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrano Jackson!
Tyrano Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 26
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Granger lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Erberth Santos has been cut.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Granger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Granger.
Granger scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Santos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos loses concentration momentarily and Granger pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Santos crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Granger finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Granger!
George Granger gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 19
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Santos leaves Ueli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Ueli instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ueli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Santos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches]. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
It looks like Ueli is going to stand back up.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Ueli has control of the leg.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ueli wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ueli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Ueli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santos! #REVB#
Ueli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ueli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Ueli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ueli's legs. #T2#
Santos controls the position.
Ueli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos working away.
Santos gets to mount! Ueli was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ueli reaches up to try and control the position but Santos seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ueli rolls and tries to escape and now Santos has his back!
Ueli just trying to survive but Santos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Santos controlling the positon.
Ueli is really stuck here.
Ueli is trying to stand back up.
Santos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ueli doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Santos is persistently looking for the submission but Ueli is defending it well.
#T4#
Ueli trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Santos working for a choke but Ueli is defending well.
Santos just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erberth Santos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ueli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Ueli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ueli is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ueli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Ueli wants to get back to his feet.
Ueli is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ueli is controlling an arm, preventing Santos from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ueli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ueli tries to get out of the position.
Santos controlling from mount.
Ueli stops Santos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ueli is looking to escape.
Santos looking to take Ueli's back but Ueli rolls and after a scramble, Ueli ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Ueli to escape a tricky position.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ueli.
Ueli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ueli wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #T3#
Ueli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ueli.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Ueli from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ueli is aware though and is defending well.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ueli is one step ahead there.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ueli wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ueli throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Santos wants to sweep here but Ueli controlling him for the moment.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ueli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ueli distracts Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ueli throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Ueli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos pulls Ueli in close to prevent any damage.
Ueli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erberth Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos fails with the takedown.#TD#
Ueli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Ueli trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ueli stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ueli.
Santos has momentary wrist control but Ueli slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ueli is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Ueli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos looking to control.
Ueli landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ueli's guard. #REVB#
Ueli is trying to keep Santos in close.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Ueli is retaining full guard.
Ueli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ueli is adopting a defensive guard.
Ueli wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Santos wants to pass the guard but Ueli is keeping the position.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Ueli wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ueli leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Ueli. Ueli gets slowly back to his feet. #T3##CL#
Ueli drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
#TD#
Ueli manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Santos working away.
Erberth Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos is staying tight to Ueli's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Ueli tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Ueli wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dierk Ueli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos just content to control the position.
Ueli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ueli is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dierk Ueli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erberth Santos!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 12
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Paatero's guard.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Santos won't allow Paatero to get back to his feet.
Paatero is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Paatero is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paatero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paatero is trying to defend but Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Paatero is trying to stand.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paatero is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
Paatero won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Santos controlling the pace.
Paatero tries to kick Santos off in order to stand up. Santos Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paatero is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Paatero is letting Santos control him for a moment. #SUB#
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Paatero is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Santos happy to just control the position for now.
Paatero is looking to get back to his feet here but Santos is keeping cool and he's managed to take Paatero's back.
Paatero trying to get back to his feet but Santos is in full control for now. #T3#
Santos has good solid back control here.
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.
Paatero is trying to stand back up.
Santos controls the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paatero is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Paatero trying to get back to his feet but Santos is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Paatero's body.
Paatero is trying to get back to his feet but Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Paatero has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erberth Santos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Paatero works over Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
Paatero's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paatero duly obliges. #TD#
Santos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paatero on his heels. He'll look to pass Paatero's guard now, I'm sure.
Santos stops Paatero from standing up.
Paatero is wriggling around but Santos manages to pass to half guard.
Paatero is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paatero wants to stand back up but Santos manages to pass into side control.
Paatero tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
You get the feeling that Paatero really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Santos moves to the back position.
Paatero is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Santos controls the action.
Paatero trying to get back to his feet but Santos is in full control for now.
Santos controlling from the back.#T2##SUB#
Santos looking for the choke but no joy.
Erberth Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paatero is trying to get back to his feet but Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Paatero has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Paatero do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
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.
Paatero wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Paatero wants to get back to his feet.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paatero can do to turn this around?
Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erberth Santos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paatero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paatero wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Paatero wants to get back to his feet but 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.
Paatero wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santos manages to pass to side control.
Santos is taking a breather. Paatero 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.#T1#
Paatero wants to get back to his feet.
Paatero is looking to get back to is feet but Santos passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Paatero's face as Santos controls the position.
Paatero tries to escape but Santos is in control.
You can see the frustration on Paatero's face as Santos controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paatero is trying to buck Santos off.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Santos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Paatero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Paatero is defending well.
Santos stalling. #T3#
Santos prevents Paatero from standing back up.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paatero is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paatero lands a slapping body shot.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paatero's corner calls for a 1-2. Paatero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paatero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Paatero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Paatero throws a series of strikes that have Santos backpedaling.
Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paatero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Paatero.
Paatero scores with a one two! Santos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Paatero.
Paatero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Santos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paatero to the ground. Santos is now in Paatero's guard.
Paatero wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Santos passes Paatero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paatero is trying to escape back to his feet but Santos uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jari Paatero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paatero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jari Paatero.
I think Santos 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erberth Santos!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 8
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bear tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Santos takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bear trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Santos has the hooks in. Bear is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Good control from Santos.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos avoiding Bear 's attempts to control his hands.
Santos has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Santos looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bear taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erberth Santos!
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Event:
ADCC - World Challenge
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6385 p4p, 130 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 4022 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rodolfo Vieira enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
Vieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira working a defensive guard but Santos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Vieira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira trying his best to control but Santos has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (7) vs (0) Vieira
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Vieira tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Vieira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (10) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira is really stuck here.
Santos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vieira doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Santos controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Vieira right now.
Santos has good solid back control here.
Vieira tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Santos controlling the positon.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the action but Santos just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Santos.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira just trying to survive but Santos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vieira fending off the submission attempt from Santos.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos not allowing Vieira to control his hands.
Vieira showing good submission defense here.
Santos looking for the RNC.
Vieira tries to escape but Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from the back.
Santos is not going to allow Vieira to sit and survive in this position.
Vieira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santos.
Santos working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Vieira is doing well to defend. Santos seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Vieira is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erberth Santos!
Erberth Santos retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
ADCC - Road to Vegas
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6339 p4p, 130 weight class) and Michael Musumeci (ranked 3982 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Michael Musumeci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Musumeci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Musumeci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Musumeci off to one side.
Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Musumeci to the mat! Musumeci manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Musumeci
Musumeci working a defensive guard but Santos passes into half guard.
Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musumeci trying to control from the bottom.
Musumeci wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Musumeci for as long as he can get away with.
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Musumeci is trying to get back to full guard.
Musumeci looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Musumeci is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musumeci is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Musumeci is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos moves into full mount! Musumeci won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Musumeci
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos fails to advance to Musumeci's back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Santos (8) vs (0) Musumeci
Santos is persistently looking for the submission but Musumeci is defending it well.
Santos biding his time, controlling Musumeci.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Musumeci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Santos.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Santos.
Santos continues to hold on tight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Musumeci defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Santos's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Erberth Santos retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
ADCC- Tournament
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6301 p4p, 127 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3931 p4p, 87 weight class). Rodolfo Vieira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vieira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santos (4) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Santos easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (6) vs (0) Vieira
Santos controlling his opponent.
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vieira gets back to half guard.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vieira avoid being mounted?
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Vieira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Vieira defends it.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
Santos prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Santos is taking a breather. Vieira 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.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vieira trying to control but Santos postures up.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (9) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos working for a submission but Vieira is keeping him at bay.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
Santos avoids the attempt from Vieira to control.
Vieira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vieira tries to improve his position but instead Santos has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (12) vs (0) Vieira
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vieira trying to control the position but Santos manages to sink in the hooks.
Santos has good solid back control here.
Vieira tries to break free.
Vieira turns into Santos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (12) vs (2) Vieira
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
Vieira trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (14) vs (2) Vieira
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Vieira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vieira. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (17) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vieira stops Santos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Vieira tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Vieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to take Vieira's back here but Vieira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos avoids the attempt from Vieira to control.
Santos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vieira tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Vieira tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (20) vs (2) Vieira
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Santos gets his hands free as Vieira looks to control.
Vieira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Santos's guard. Nice work there by Vieira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (20) vs (4) Vieira
Vieira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (22) vs (4) Vieira
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
Erberth Santos retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
ADCC - Super Challenge
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6241 p4p, 130 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (ranked 3895 p4p, 87 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santos scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Santos stacks Garcia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Santos! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Garcia
A control attempt from Garcia but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (7) vs (0) Garcia
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Santos.
Garcia tries to improve his position but Santos has taken his back! Santos has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Garcia tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Santos pushes Garcia away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erberth Santos!
Erberth Santos retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
ADCC - Finals
Date: Jun 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6211 p4p, 130 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3886 p4p, 139 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Braga Neto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Braga Neto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Erberth Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga Neto.
Santos scores with a takedown into Braga Neto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Braga Neto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Braga Neto
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Braga Neto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Santos! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Braga Neto has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Erberth Santos!
Erberth Santos is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 2
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6169 p4p, 125 weight class) and Marcus Almeida (ranked 3880 p4p, 139 weight class). Marcus Almeida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Santos wants a takedown.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Almeida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erberth Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Almeida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Almeida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santos tries to sprawl but Almeida drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (0) vs (2) Almeida
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Almeida is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Almeida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almeida.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems keen to control Almeida's posture.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos is pulling down on Almeida's head to control his posture.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Almeida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Almeida tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (2) Almeida
Almeida wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (2) Almeida
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Almeida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Almeida looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Almeida is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (8) vs (2) Almeida
Santos is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Almeida is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erberth Santos! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 1
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6133 p4p, 129 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3871 p4p, 140 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Braga Neto tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Braga Neto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard!
Santos works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Braga Neto
Braga Neto regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga Neto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos is looking to advance position but Braga Neto won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Braga Neto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santos prevents Braga Neto from improving his position.
Santos controlling the pace.
Braga Neto is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Braga Neto is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Santos has latched onto it... Big trouble! Santos pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Braga Neto is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erberth Santos! |
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