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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1# Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt. Santos shoots in for a double leg but Alvarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Santos shoots in for a double leg but Alvarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well.#CL# Santos forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos throws a front kick that sends Alvarez stumbling back into the cage. Alvarez tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance. Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
#CL# Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Santos wants the takedown. Alvarez is fighting it off but Santos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alvarez's guard against the cage. Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there. Alvarez tries to strike from the bottom.
#T2# Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck. Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Alvarez is trying to keep Santos in close.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Santos instigates a clinch. #T3# Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him. Santos lands a body punch in the clinch. Santos missing with knees to the body.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage. Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Santos has him pressed against the cage. Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santos is defending well.#BC# Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Santos forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches. A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Santos.
#BC# Santos manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice sprawl there from Santos as Alvarez shoots in. Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Alvarez wants to clinch. Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage. #CL# Santos clinches. Santos is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage. Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Santos manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Santos dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Santos shoots and misses and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santos with a poor takedown and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body. Anderson Santos is winning the standup battle so far. Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center. Santos misses with a takedown enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvarez manages to circle out of the way. Alvarez with a poor takedown #CL# and Santos counters by clinching up. Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Santos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1# Santos prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch. Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him. A battle for position here, against the cage. Alvarez tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Santos rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Santos improves position. Alvarez tries to pull guard but Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##TD# Santos jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Santos controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself. Santos pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage. Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Santos being controlled here, momentarily. #T3# Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position. Alvarez trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. Alvarez controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Alvarez 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 Alvarez off to one side. Santos avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
As Alvarez tries to get set, Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Alvarez manages to avoid the attempt.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily. Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Alvarez tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance. Santos shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. As Santos backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but Santos manages to avoid it all. Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Santos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlvarez. Alvarez is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter. Santos goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos. 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 Anderson Santos will probably get the nod. 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 with a lazy takedown attempt and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarez sprawls well. Alvarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet. Alvarez tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance. Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A head kick misses from Alvarez. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Santos. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez fails to land the takedown. Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Anderson Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bbequenbawer Alvarez. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.#T1# Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat. Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santos is able to avoid easily. Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Anderson Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Santos fails with a takedown attempt. Alvarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Alvarez closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2# It looks like Anderson Santos has been cut.#T2# Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt. Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez. Santos feinted with a counter takedown. Alvarez leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.#CL# Santos closes the distance and clinches.#T3# Santos stalling the fight.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alvarez to keep the fight standing. Santos jumps guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?#BC# Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez. Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Santos. Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook. A lazy left from Alvarez finds it's target. Alvarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Alvarez stuffs the takedown.#T4# Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt. Alvarez goes for a double leg but Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santos continues to drive forward. Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense. Left hook, right uppercut from Santos. #CL2# Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alvarez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santos walks away with a smile on his face. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Santos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anderson Santos. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mack manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mack on the ground. Mack doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# Mack has his feet on Santos's thighs here. He's pushed Santos off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Santos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walton Mack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1# Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kubo but Kubo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nice sprawl there from Santos as Kubo shoots in.#CL# Kubo gets a clinch. Santos blocks an elbow strike. Santos is looking to take this one to the mat. Santos tries to break free but Kubo pushes him back against the cage. Santos is trying to force a seperation but Kubo has the dominant position. Santos is trying to drag Kubo to the mat but Kubo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Yuta Kubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Santos. Santos is trying to pull guard but Kubo has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Kubo pulls guard. #SUB# Kubo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Santos preventing the sweep. Santos looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kubo pulls Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Santos from doing any damage or advancing position. Santos wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving. Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubo is keeping the position for now. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Santos postures up in Kubo's guard and throws a big left but Kubo blocks it. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubo is on top in guard.
#REVR# Kubo trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. Santos looking to control.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Kubo is having none of it. Kubo sitting in guard here, content to control. Kubo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.#SUB# Kubo 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. Kubo 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. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Horrible takedown attempt by Kubo or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos, which made it look bad. Kubo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Kubo dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kubo checks a leg kick. Kubo fails with the takedown and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kubo shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kubo as he avoids it easily. #T4##CL# Kubo moves into the clinch.#BC# Kubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Kubo shoots in. Santos wants to clinch up but Kubo keeps it at a distance. Santos has a takedown stuffed. Kubo misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Santos feints a counter leg kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kubo has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Kubo dominated that round. That's time! Kubo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A jab from Santos does it's job there.#CL# Kubo moves into the clinch. Kubo jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kubo dodges an elbow strike from Santos.
#TD# Kubo gets control of Santos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kubo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Kubo keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Kubo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB2# Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kubo is trying to hold Santos in close to prevent damage but Santos has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kubo sees it coming and defends easily. Kubo wants to get back to his feet.
Kubo is positioning himself well to prevent Santos advancing to mount. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kubo won't allow Santos to pass to mount. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Santos shoots in but no luck this time. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kubo. Kubo fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Kubo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3# Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kubo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donk. Santos catches Kubo right on the button with a cross. Santos tries for a takedown but Kubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Santos tries for a takedown but Kubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Santos is breathing heavily. Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kubo fakes the leg kick and cracks Santos in the body. Kubo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.#T4# Kubo blocks a leg kick.#CL# Kubo rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kubo is looking to take this one to the mat. Santos tries to stall but Kubo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kubo gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kubo smiles and moves away.
#CL# Kubo has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC# Kubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Kubo clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage. Kubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around? Santos is looking for a takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Kubo dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kubo jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kubo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kubo somewhat. Kubo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Santos takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Kubo jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kubo pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage. Kubo looking to control.
#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Santos prevents Kubo from getting back to his feet. Santos trying to control but Kubo is working from the bottom. Kubo trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Kubo is controlling Santos's posture.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kubo leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kubo. Anderson Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kubo fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Santos shoots in but no luck this time. Kubo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kubo dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. As Kubo backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Kubo manages to avoid it all. Santos wants to clinch. Santos fails with the takedown. Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jab by Kubo.#T3##CL# Kubo instigates a clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Kubo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Yuta Kubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kubo with a poor takedown and Santos counters with a stiff right hand. Santos misses with a head kick.
Kubo fails with the takedown.#CL# Santos gets tackled into the cage by Kubo. Kubo maintains the clinch. #TD# Kubo jumps guard.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4# Santos wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving. #SUB# Kubo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos trying to control but Kubo is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kubo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Yuta Kubo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kubo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Kubo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1# Kubo stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet. Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Kubo counters by clinching up. Santos stops a takedown attempt from Kubo.
#TD2# Kubo jumps into guard, dragging Santos to the mat.
Kubo wants to sweep but no luck. Kubo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Kubo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kubo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Santos wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Kubo being controlled here momentarily. Kubo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kubo controls from within his opponent's guard. Santos is trying to keep Kubo in close.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kubo is one step ahead there. Santos wants to stand but Kubo is controlling the position. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kubo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Kubo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kubo, into his guard. #REVR# Santos won't allow Kubo to sweep him here. #SU# Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kubo. Santos with a poor takedown and Kubo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Kubo on that attempt. Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kubo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side. Kubo shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt. Santos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kubo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4# Kubo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kubo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away. Kubo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubo counters with a body kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kubo is defended easily by Santos. Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kubo manages to circle out of the way. Santos scores with a jab. Kubo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kubo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Santos dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Kubo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santos tries for a takedown but Kubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kubo wants to counter with a clinch but Santos pushes him away. Kubo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.#CL# Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kubo walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. A low kick from Santos misses and Kubo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Santos throws a head kick that misses. Kubo tries to counter with a clinch but Santos shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Santos successfully pulls guard.
Kubo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Kubo controls the position.#T1# Kubo working away. Kubo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Kubo tries to stand but Santos is controlling his head. Santos is trying to control Kubo's posture but Kubo avoids it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kubo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kubo wants to stand but Santos has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Well, if Kubo 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.
Santos wants to control but Kubo is keeping busy.
Kubo uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos. #T3# Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kubo.
Kubo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kubo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2# Kubo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Santos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Santos shrugs it off. Kubo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Kubo tries to control but Santos wriggling away. Kubo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# Kubo controlling from the full mount. #SUB2# Kubo is working for a guillotine from mount but Santos frees his head quite easily.
Kubo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kubo throws a wild left hand from mount and Santos manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Santos trying to hold on to Kubo's head to control him but Kubo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Kubo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kubo throws a head kick that Santos semi-blocks.
#CL# Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch. A bit of stalling here from Santos.
#BC2# Kubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos. Santos keeps the fight on the outside. Santos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kubo just manages to avoid it.#TD2# Kubo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos is trying to keep Kubo in close.
#T1# Kubo advances position into side control! Santos tries to buck Kubo off but Kubo is having none of it. Kubo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Kubo trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom. Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kubo controlling the action here. Kubo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Santos controls his leg. Kubo passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3# Santos tries to hold on but Kubo postures up.#SUB2# Kubo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Santos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kubo 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 a series of strikes thrown by Kubo.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kubo controlling the position easily from mount. Santos wants to hold on but Kubo pushes him away. Kubo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kubo controlling the position easily from mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kubo trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Yuta Kubo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kubo 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Kubo!
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Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Santos moves into the clinch. Alvarez prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away. Santos has Alvarez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.#CL# Santos has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1# Santos scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Santos gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.#BC# Santos manages to break the clinch.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat. Alvarez wants to clinch. Santos throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it. #CL# Santos clinches. #T2# Alvarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez letting Santos take a breather here.#TD2# Alvarez jumps guard.
Alvarez controlling the position.#SUB2# Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvarez's guard. Santos preventing the sweep. #T3# Alvarez keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alvarez tries to strike from the bottom.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2# Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Santos trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Santos preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos. Alvarez tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Alvarez tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Alvarez tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alvarez backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Santos dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez. #CL# Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage. Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santos to keep the fight standing. Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Anderson Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bbequenbawer Alvarez. Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos is working for takedown but Alvarez is calmly controlling the position for now. Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santos scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head. Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1##TD2# Alvarez pulls guard successfully.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard. #REVB# Alvarez preventing the sweep. Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around? Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Alvarez preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB# Santos is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground. Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet. Alvarez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santos is proving hard to escape from. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing. Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Alvarez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet. Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side. Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt. Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt. Alvarez 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 Alvarez off to one side. #T4# Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed. Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away. Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez. #TD# Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alvarez gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Santos dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt. Alvarez 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 Alvarez off to one side. Santos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Alvarez shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily. Anderson Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bbequenbawer Alvarez.#CL# Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC# Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Alvarez with a poor takedown and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Santos misses with a takedown attempt and Alvarez counters with a two punch combo. Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt. Santos appears to be looking for a big counter. Anderson Santos is winning the standup battle so far. Santos throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it. Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL# Santos has managed to clinch.
#BC# Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Santos clinches up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santos as Alvarez tries to tie him up. Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Alvarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Santos tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom. Santos preventing the sweep. #T3# Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alvarez is proving hard to escape from. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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. Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away. Alvarez dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out. Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Santos closes the distance and clinches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Santos is struggling to control the position. Bbequenbawer Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Anderson Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Santos has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Anderson Santos showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Santos!
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Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1# Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Nandez, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Nandez against the cage but Nandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Nandez ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Nandez has a takedown stuffed. Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Leonardo Nandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Santos. Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nandez avoids it really well and circles away. Nandez feinted with a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Despite the aggression on Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Santos wants to clinch up but Nandez keeps it at a distance.#T1# Santos has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Nandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Santos misses with the head strike.
#BC# Nandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nandez avoids it really well and circles away. Nandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Santos has managed to clinch.
Nandez is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.#T2# Santos is trying to pull guard but Nandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Nandez is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Santos manages to break the clinch.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A decent looking body kick lands there for Santos. Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Nandez on that attempt. Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Nandez instigates a clinch. Santos tries for a takedown but Nandez manages to get underhooks.
#TD# Nandez pulls guard successfully.
Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Nandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3##SUB2# Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nandez preventing the sweep. Nandez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Nandez happy to just control the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Nandez wants to stand but Santos is controlling his arm. Santos tries to control but Nandez manages to take his back.#SUB# Nandez looking for the RNC. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nandez is riding his opponent, not letting Santos buck him off. Nandez throwing sloppy strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Santos moves into range and clinches up with Nandez. Santos stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nandez throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range. Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nandez sprawls well. Nandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet. Nandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily. Nice sprawl there from Santos as Nandez shoots in. Santos shapes to counter with a head kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body kick there by Santos. Nandez scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL# Nandez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Nandez breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Santos misses with a body kick. Nandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Santos leaves Nandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nandez but Nandez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Leonardo Nandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Nandez sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Santos is breathing heavily. Nandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nandez tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Santos tries to clinch up but Nandez circles away and keeps his distance. Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.#T2# Nandez shoots and misses #CL2# and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Nandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nandez darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Nandez into the cage. Nandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one. Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet. Santos tries to clinch but Nandez moves out of range. #CL2# Santos has closed the distance and engaged Nandez in a clinch.
Nandez looking for a takedown. #T3# A shot in the inside from Santos. Nandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle. Santos is trying to pull guard but Nandez has him pressed against the cage. Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Nandez won't allow it.
#BC2# Santos breaks the clinch.
Nandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL# Nandez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santos tries to pull guard but Nandez won't allow it.
#BC# Nandez breaks the clinch.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Nandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4# Nandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it. Santos fails with the takedown. Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably and Nandez counters with a right hand to the body. Santos slips a jab and a cross from Nandez.
#CL# Nandez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nandez stops a takedown attempt from Santos.
#TD# Nandez jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nandez is pulling down on Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Santos, at least for the moment. Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nandez's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leonardo Nandez will probably get the nod. That's time! Nandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Nandez dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Nandez rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage. Nandez jumps guard but Santos stands there with Nandez around his waist. Nandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Nandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nandez tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Nandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Nandez gets a clinch. #T1# Nandez is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nandez down to the mat. Nandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nandez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Nandez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Santos throws a half hearted mid kick. Nandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos. Nandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
Nandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Santos shoots and misses #CL# and Nandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Nandez breaks from the clinch.
Nandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2# Nandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away. Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet. Nandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santos sprawls and moves away. Nandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nandez swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
#T3# Nandez fails with a takedown attempt. Nandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nandez takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses. Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nandez as he avoids it easily. Nandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away. Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Nandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nandez shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4# Nandez keeps the fight on the outside. Nandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Nandez misses with a head kick.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat. Decent striking displayed by Santos there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt. Anderson Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leonardo Nandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nandez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Nandez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonardo Nandez showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nandez 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nandez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1# Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Nandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nandez wants to counter with a clinch but Santos pushes him away. Nandez misses with a wild body shot. A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away. Nandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos sets himself, and Nandez steps forward looking for the clinch! Santos avoids it this time. Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Nandez counters with a two punch combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nandez misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1# Santos stuns Nandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Nandez tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Santos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNandez. Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Nandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nandez throws a sloppy head kick and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos pinned against the cage. Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2# Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nandez defends it nicely. Santos is breathing heavily.#TD2# Nandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Santos has a closed guard, preventing Nandez from standing up. Nandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Nandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Nandez wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nandez defends well. Nandez controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nandez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Nandez tries to score with some ground and pound. Santos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Nandez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nandez but great work by Santos. Nandez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Nandez gets full guard. Santos is fighting to break Nandez's control of his arms but Nandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Nandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nandez controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Santos stands and steps away. Nandez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nandez. Nandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one. Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nandez. That did some damage! Santos tries to clinch up and Nandez counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos fails with a takedown attempt. Santos tries for a takedown but Nandez circles away easily#CL2# and Nandez counters by moving into the clinch. #T1# Santos is trying to pull guard but Nandez has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nandez is keeping busy. Santos is pressed up against the cage. Nandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nandez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nandez looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well. Santos blocks a head kick by Nandez.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Nandez circles away.
Nandez with the counter takedown but Santos avoids it easily. Santos fails with the takedown#CL2# and Nandez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nandez. Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nandez is keeping busy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nandez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2##BC# Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and Nandez counters with a nice body shot. Nandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Nandez, which made it look bad. Nandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nandez. #CL2# Nandez clinches. Nandez throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3# Nandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Nandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Nandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nandez wants to counter with a clinch but Santos pushes him away. Santos fails with the takedown and Nandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense. Nandez shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Nandez has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
Nandez tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Santos jumps guard but Nandez stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nandez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Nandez pulls guard effortlessly. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Nandez shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Santos tries to clinch but Nandez is having none of it. Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nandez. Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nandez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nandez shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well. Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nandez manages to avoid it. Nandez shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Anderson Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Nandez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nandez. As Nandez tries to get set, Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Nandez manages to avoid the attempt. Santos misses with a head kick.
#T1# Nandez shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense. Nandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Nandez pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch. Santos jumps guard but Nandez stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos is working for takedown but Nandez is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC# Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Santos closes the distance and clinches. A bit of stalling here from Nandez.
Nandez tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Nandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Santos tries to pull guard but Nandez holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
#T2# Santos prevents Nandez from breaking the clinch. Nandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Nandez lands a body punch in the clinch. Nandez avoiding damage.
Nandez tries to pull guard but Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3# Nandez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santos up against the cage.#TD2# Nandez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Nandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Santos being controlled here momentarily. Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Nandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Nandez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB2# Nandez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Santos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Santos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Nandez wants to sweep but no luck. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Anderson Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leonardo Nandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nandez has control of Santos's left arm, preventing Santos from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonardo Nandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nandez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nandez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1# Maeda misses with a takedown and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Santos moves into the clinch.#TD2# Maeda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Maeda is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Santos frees his head nicely. Oh but Maeda has switched to an armbar! Santos is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos. Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet. Xie shoots and misses and Santos counters with a straight right hand. Xie tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xie but Xie pushes him off and we're back to square one. Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xie tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xie to the ground. Xie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Santos. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xie misses with a takedown and Santos counters with a one-two to the body. Xie throws a one two combo.
#CUT# That has opened up Anderson Santos's cut even more. Xie connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1# Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside. Xie falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2# and Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut. Santos tries to pull guard but Xie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2# Santos manages to break the clinch.
Xie moves out of range of the body kick from Santos.
Xie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A solid body kick from Santos. Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Xie tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Santos looks winded!#T2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Xie. Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Santos swinging wildly here.
Xie misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xie backwards. Xie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Xie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Xie. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Xie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Santos misses with a takedown attempt and Xie counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3# Xie misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Xie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center. Xie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Xie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center. Santos leaves Xie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Xie lands a high kick!
Xie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xie scrambles back to his feet. Santos throws a nice looking combination but Xie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Xie shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4# Xie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side. Santos shapes to counter with a head kick. Xie tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range. Xie shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense. Xie fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Santos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Xie blocks it well. Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Xie appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Xie fails with a takedown attempt. Santos shoots in but Xie avoids the takedown attempt easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Santos dominated that round. The cut man is working on Anderson Santos's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Xie moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off. Nice sprawl there from Xie as Santos shoots in. Santos fails with the takedown and Xie counters with a two punch combo. Xie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Xie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos. Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Santos. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xie wants to clinch. Xie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Chenglong Xie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Santos is breathing heavily.#T1##CL# Xie clinches with his opponent.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Xie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santos is keeping busy. Xie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage. Xie prevents Santos from breaking the clinch. Xie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santos just stands there and leans against the cage. Xie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Xie is looking to control Santos's arms but Santos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xie has his back to the cage. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xie.
Xie misses with a short punch on the inside. Santos has Xie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Santos is looking for a takedown. Xie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos wants to land a leg kick but Xie is out of range. Xie is looking to counter with head kicks. Xie cracks Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Xie on that attempt. Santos throws a counter combo. Xie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3# Santos shoots in but no luck this time. Xie scores with a nice right hand.
Xie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Xie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Santos slips a jab and a cross from Xie.
Xie throws a nice head kick!
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xie circles away. Xie cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Xie wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance. Xie is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
No luck for Xie with that takedown attempt. #T4# Xie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Santos closes the distance and clinches. Santos tries to pull guard but Xie holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Xie misses with a body punch.
Xie tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Santos prevents Xie from breaking the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chenglong Xie dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Anderson Santos's cut. That's time! Xie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Xie fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Xie. Xie gets slowly back to his feet. Santos stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Xie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Xie ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Xie dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Xie's head and hops out. Xie darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Xie into the cage. Santos throws a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch. Santos is looking for a takedown. Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xie to keep the fight standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2# Santos breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Xie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Xie tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance. Anderson Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup. Xie throws a nice head kick!
Horrible takedown attempt by Xie or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos, which made it look bad. Santos fails with the takedown. Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Xie moves out of range easily. Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Xie, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Xie against the cage but Xie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Xie misses with the combination.
#T2# Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Xie, before circling back to the center of the mat. Santos wants to counter the offense by Xie and move into the clinch position.#CL2# Santos pushes Xie up against the cage in a clinch. Xie wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Xie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# Santos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Xie uses from the top position. Santos controls Xie momentarily but Xie frees himself. #SUB2# Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xie defends well.#T3# Santos wants to control but Xie passes easily into half guard.
Xie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Xie trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it. Santos wants to control but Xie is keeping busy.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Santos is staying active underneath Xie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Xie is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xie to get the leverage. #SUB# Xie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Xie eventually gives up the hold. Santos tries to get to full guard but Xie has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Anderson Santos. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Santos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1# Huang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huang wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Huang takes the fight into the clinch. Huang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Huang lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off. #CUT2# Anderson Santos's cut is getting worse. Huang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Santos stalling in the clinch but Huang improves position. Huang lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off. Huang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Huang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Huang keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Huang's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Huang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Huang can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Huang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# Anderson Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Huang stalling.
#T1# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Huang is pushing Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Santos is trying to break free. Knees in the clinch landing for Huang.
Huang misses with a body punch.
Huang struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Huang can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Huang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huang. Huang with a knee to the head.
Santos tries to pull guard but Huang won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Huang. Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huang smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# A head kick by Santos misses #CL2# and Huang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A bit of stalling here from Huang.
Huang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Huang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Huang stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Santos tries for a takedown but Huang manages to get underhooks.
Huang lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those. Santos is breathing heavily. 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 blocks a body shot from Huang. Huang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Huang stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Huang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Huang obliges.#T3# Huang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Huang has Santos pressed against the cage.
Huang lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those. Huang leaning his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tibertius Huang.#CL2# Huang closes the distance and clinches. Huang lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huang. Huang tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Huang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4# Huang lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off. Huang tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Huang back against the cage. Santos letting Huang take a breather here. Huang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Huang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Huang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huang slows down the pace here.
Huang stalling the fight.
Huang slowing the pace effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tibertius Huang dominated that round. The cut man is working on Anderson Santos's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Huang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Huang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santos up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tibertius Huang. Santos fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Huang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huang lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those. Huang working Santos over with knees to the body. Huang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Huang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead. Huang misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Huang shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Santos wants to stall.
#T1# Knees in the clinch landing for Huang.
Huang has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Knees in the clinch landing for Huang.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple. Huang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Huang lands a nice knee to the body. Huang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# Jeez, Anderson Santos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Stalling in the clinch from Huang.
Huang lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those. Huang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Huang stalling.
#T2# Santos fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Huang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Huang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. This has been an exciting period of action! Huang lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off. Huang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Huang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Huang pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Santos blocks a body shot from Huang. Santos is trying to break the clinch but Huang has him pressed against the cage. Huang lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those. Huang lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye. Huang is struggling to control the position. Huang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3# Huang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Huang slows down the pace here.
Huang leaning his opponent against the cage. Huang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Huang's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tibertius Huang.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. A nice glancing elbow lands by Huang.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anderson Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tibertius Huang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Hugo. No joy for Santos on that attempt. Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hugo pinned against the cage. Hugo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Santos dives in and grabs Hugo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hugo pushes down on Santos's head and hops out. David Hugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Santos. Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Santos takes the fight into the clinch. Santos wants to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hugo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hugo lands a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Anderson Santos has been cut. Hugo lands an elbow that stopped Santos in his tracks for a moment. Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hugo connects with a knee to the head.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple. Hugo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Santos looks winded!#T1# Hugo tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Hugo back against the cage. Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Hugo gets an underhook and turns Santos into the cage. Hugo scores a nice knee to the body.
Hugo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hugo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hugo lands a damaging elbow. Hugo lands a nice knee to the body. Santos takes an elbow to the forehead. Hugo lands an elbow inside. Hugo lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye. #CUT# That has opened up Anderson Santos's cut even more. Hugo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hugo lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hugo. Hugo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses. #CUT# The cut above Anderson Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hugo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hugo.
Hugo tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hugo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2# Hugo lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those. Knees to the body from Hugo.
Santos blocks a body shot from Hugo. Hugo lands an elbow that stopped Santos in his tracks for a moment. Hugo lands a knee to the head.
#CUT# Anderson Santos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Santos takes a knee to the side of the body. Hugo lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anderson Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Hugo!
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