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Event:
DMMA 43: Thermometer v Luciano
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Scappy Do throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Michael Santos has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Scappy Do.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scappy Do blocks an elbow strike.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Santos blocks with his arms.
Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scappy Do is defending well for now.
Scappy Do misses with a knee strike.
Scappy Do connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santos's face.
Scappy Do lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scappy Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scappy Do is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Santos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scappy Do's brow.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santos taking a breather. #T1#
Scappy Do blocks an uppercut.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Scappy Do.
Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Scappy Do leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scappy Do misses with a knee strike.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
Santos is trying to drag Scappy Do to the mat but Scappy Do just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scappy Do throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Scappy Do has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scappy Do can turn it around.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scappy Do unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scappy Do scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scappy Do gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scappy Do blocks an elbow strike from Santos.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos is stalling here.
Scappy Do throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Scappy Do scores with a knee to the head.
Scappy Do lands a nice knee to the body.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scappy Do's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Just Fight Scappy Do has been cut.
Scappy Do avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
Scappy Do landing knees to the head.
Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scappy Do pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scappy Do prevents a body shot from Santos.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Scappy Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Scappy Do with a knee to the head.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
Scappy Do trying to land knees to the body.
Scappy Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Scappy Do leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A knee to the head by Scappy Do.
Santos tries a body shot but Scappy Do blocks it.
Scappy Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scappy Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Scappy Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scappy Do scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Michael Santos's cut is getting worse.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Scappy Do with a knee to the head.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scappy Do gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scappy Do lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Just Fight Scappy Do dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Scappy Do! Santos is out on his feet! Scappy Do rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Santos is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Santos is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Just Fight Scappy Do!
Just Fight Scappy Do managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The MMA Tycoon Private Bank (40%), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DMMA 36: Outback v Thermometer
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
O Faltraids takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Santos stalling against the cage.
O Faltraids avoids the elbow strike from Santos, against the cage.
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santos dodges an elbow strike from O Faltraids.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by O Faltraids.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Faltraids blocks a body shot from Santos.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Faltraids blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Santos misses with the head strike.
Santos stalls.
Santos told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santos presses O Faltraids against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Faltraids gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
O Faltraids gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.
O Faltraids is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
O Faltraids avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
O Faltraids takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped O Faltraids in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Santos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
O Faltraids looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Faltraids is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass O Faltraids's legs.
O Faltraids tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
O Faltraids is looking to reverse the position.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Faltraids keeps working.
O Faltraids tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
O Faltraids looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
O Faltraids is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos trying to control but O Faltraids is having none of it.
O Faltraids is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2#
Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
O Faltraids wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
O Faltraids is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O Faltraids really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4##SUB2#
Santos looking to secure an arm triangle but O Faltraids defends it well.
Santos moves to take his opponent's back.
O Faltraids is really stuck here.
O Faltraids rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Santos moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Santos is working to tighten his grip on O Faltraids's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. O Faltraids has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Santos is really squeezing tight and eventually O Faltraids passes out! Santos breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Santos!
Michael Santos really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
DMMA 27: Giles vs Finlay
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Korpela checks the leg kick.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Korpela throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Michael Santos has been cut.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korpela avoids the body shot from Santos.
Korpela goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
Korpela misses with a low kick.
Korpela has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crunch! Korpela slams his shin into Santos's torso.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Korpela counters by moving into the clinch.
Korpela blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Korpela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jimi Korpela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Santos throws a hook but Korpela blocks it.
Santos swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korpela. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Korpela.
Korpela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michael Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Korpela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Korpela. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Korpela.#CL#
Korpela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Korpela pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korpela utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Korpela scores a nice knee to the body.
Santos looks winded!
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Korpela with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korpela throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Korpela breaks the clinch.
Santos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Korpela!
Korpela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Korpela shakes him off and moves away.
Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Santos throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Korpela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korpela slips a jab from Santos.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Korpela, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Korpela against the cage but Korpela circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korpela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korpela lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Korpela lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santos takes a step back to recover.
Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Korpela thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Santos if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Korpela finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korpela.
Santos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Korpela.
Korpela throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Korpela moves out of range easily.
Korpela blocks a leg kick.
Korpela delivers a nice body kick.
Korpela scores with a head kick. Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korpela scores with a head kick.
#ROC#Santos is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Michael Santos's cut even more.
Korpela thows a body kick. Santos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Korpela finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Korpela and Santos falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Korpela!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimi Korpela!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jimi Korpela thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DMMA 17: Abarai vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Rasputin.
Vladmir Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Rasputin.#CUT#It looks like Michael Santos has been cut.
Rasputin loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Rasputin cracks Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Rasputin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Rasputin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rasputin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Rasputin misses its intended target.
Rasputin cracks Santos with a hook to the temple - Santos is on wobbly legs here! Rasputin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Santos falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rasputin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladmir Rasputin! |
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Event:
DMMA 9: Jurisic vs Pinks
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Santos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frost on his heels. He'll look to pass Frost's guard now, I'm sure.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santos is pushing down on Frost's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frost is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Frost defending well.
Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Frost has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB2#
Santos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Frost is defending well though. Santos let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Santos is persistently looking for the submission but Frost is defending it well.
#T1#
Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Santos is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Frost has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Santos has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Frost taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Santos doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Santos!
Michael Santos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Isaac Frost stepped up to the mic, saying 'Despite losing this fight a big thanks to the Dynasty MMA for the fight offer tonight and thanks on the sponsors,fans and public for support me . I'll be back better and stronger . Congrats on my opponent who was tonight better as me .
I'll be back better and stronger .'. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Ike vs Bol
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Lehto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lehto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lehto tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lehto to the ground. Lehto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lehto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Santos manages to circle out of the way.
Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lehto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santos tries to clinch up but Lehto circles away and keeps his distance.
Lehto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santos. That did some damage!
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehto can pounce on him.
Lehto scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehto.
Santos dives in and grabs Lehto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lehto pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
We've been told by Lehto's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lehto swivels and escapes.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Santos.
Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehto. Lehto obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Lehto counters with a quick kick to the body but Santos blocks it.
A good leg kick by Lehto.
Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lehto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehto.
Tatu Lehto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos tries for a takedown but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lehto with the inside leg kick.
Lehto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos throws a wild body kick that Lehto sees coming a mile off.
Lehto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Santos with the counter takedown but Lehto avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lehto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lehto sets himself, and Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Lehto avoids it this time.#T2#
Lehto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lehto.
A big right from Santos misses.
Lehto feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Lehto gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Santos is trying to drag Lehto to the mat but Lehto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehto managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto working Santos over with knees to the body.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lehto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lehto avoids the elbow strike from Santos, against the cage.
#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 Lehto uses from the top position.
Lehto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lehto's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Lehto defends it easily.
Lehto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lehto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lehto trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Santos has an active guard here but Lehto has managed to pass into half guard.
Lehto looks to land a strike but Santos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
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.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lehto.
Lehto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Lehto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Lehto from controlling successfully.
Lehto forces his way into half guard.
Santos trying to control but Lehto postures up.
Santos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lehto is staying active.
Lehto wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lehto throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lehto as he jumps to the side.
Lehto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.#CUT#It looks like Michael Santos has been cut.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Lehto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lehto connects with a high kick.
Tatu Lehto is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Lehto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lehto is looking to counter the offense by Santos and move into the clinch.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Santos.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Lehto is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks. #T1#
Lehto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lehto is looking to chop away at Santos's legs.
Santos checks a leg kick.
Lehto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lehto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santos is able to avoid easily.
Santos checks a low kick from Lehto.
Santos is looking to clinch but Lehto is avoiding it.
Lehto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Santos tries to clinch but Lehto moves out of range.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Lehto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lehto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.#T2#
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lehto counters with a good low kick that Santos was not able to check.
Lehto throws a leg kick but Santos moved away.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehto.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehto tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Lehto sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lehto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santos is able to avoid easily.
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 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Lehto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto scores with a leg kick.
Lehto connects with a solid leg kick.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lehto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Lehto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lehto circles away.
Lehto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lehto tries to score with a low kick but Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Santos wants to clinch.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?#T4#
Lehto scoring well with a low kick there.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Lehto circles away.
Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lehto as he avoids it easily.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos tries to pull guard but Lehto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
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 jumps guard but Lehto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Lehto.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lehto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lehto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lehto but Lehto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lehto tried to score with a low kick but Santos checks it.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehto defends it nicely.
Lehto is looking to counter the offense by Santos and move into the clinch.
Lehto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehto.
Lehto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehto.
A nice leg kick from Lehto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santos checks it well.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Lehto, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Lehto against the cage but Lehto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Santos.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Lehto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
As Santos tries to get set, Lehto tries to push him back and clinch up but Santos manages to avoid the attempt.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehto.
Santos wants to clinch but Lehto slips to the side
and Lehto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santos's knee momentarily.
Santos misses with a takedown #CL#
and Lehto moves into the clinch.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Michael Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Santos blocks with his arms.
Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lehto.
You can see that Santos has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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 Lehto walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lehto lands a head kick!
#CUT#That has opened up Michael Santos's cut even more.#T4#
Lehto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lehto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lehto throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lehto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santos swings widly with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a good low kick that Santos was not able to check.
Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lehto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatu Lehto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lehto 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
Tatu Lehto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Outback vs Phyrrus
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brown.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Brown.
Brown throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Santos wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Santos has been cut.
Brown cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown misses with a left hand #TD#
and Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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 content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Santos is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown is in trouble now - Santos has advanced to mount!
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape. #SUB#
Brown tries to buck Santos off so he can stand up but Santos has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Brown falls backwards, slamming Santos to the mat but Santos holds on tight! Brown is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Santos!
Michael Santos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Mack Vs Rocksaw
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Pavlovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Santos has been cut.
Pavlovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Santos blocks a jab.
Pavlovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos lands a head kick!
Some wild striking there from Pavlovic.
Michael Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Pavlovic moved out of range.
Pavlovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santos lands a front kick.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Pavlovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Pavlovic catches Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavlovic.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santos is looking to clinch but Pavlovic is avoiding it.
#CL#
Pavlovic gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavlovic.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
We've been hearing reports that Santos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pavlovic digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos taking a breather.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pavlovic scores with a hook to the body.
Pavlovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos is breathing heavily.#T2#
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!
Pavlovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pavlovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pavlovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Pavlovic has him pressed against the cage.
Pavlovic lands a left hand.
Pavlovic digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Pavlovic.
Nice body punch from Pavlovic. #BC2#
Pavlovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pavlovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD2#
Pavlovic cracks Santos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Santos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pavlovic finish him?
#ROC2#Santos is rocked!
Pavlovic lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Santos - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Pavlovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Pavlovic!
A relieved looking Ante Pavlovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Fuentes vs Pardi
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Santos avoids the body shot from Pavlovic.
Ante Pavlovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlovic throws out a powerful jab.
Pavlovic misses with a wild body shot.
Pavlovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pavlovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Michael Santos has been cut.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pavlovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlovic lands a jab to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Santos tries to clinch up but Pavlovic circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlovic punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Santos moves out of range as Pavlovic strikes.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlovic but Pavlovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Pavlovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santos takes one to the side of the head.
Pavlovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Ante Pavlovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Santos.
Pavlovic lands a right hook to the body.
Pavlovic cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Santos with a poor takedown #KD#
and Pavlovic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Santos! Pavlovic lets Santos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Santos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlovic weaves into range and cracks Santos right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Santos goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pavlovic is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Pavlovic!
After winning the bout, Ante Pavlovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Aftermath
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Nagazaki closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Santos blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Santos jumps guard but Nagazaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Santos.
Nagazaki scores with a hook to the body.
Nagazaki tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos prevents a body shot from Nagazaki. #TD2#
Santos pulls Nagazaki into guard.
Nagazaki tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Santos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nagazaki frees his head nicely. Oh but Santos has switched to an armbar! Nagazaki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michael Santos!
Michael Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Apolinario gets a takedown into half guard.
Santos gets full guard.#SUB2#
Santos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Apolinario has picked Santos up and slammed him! Santos can't keep hold of the triangle and Apolinario manages to pass to side control!
Santos tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Apolinario tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apolinario has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Apolinario is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Apolinario working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santos tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T1##SUB#
Apolinario 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 Apolinario but great work by Santos.
Santos trying to control the position but Apolinario is working away.
Apolinario is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Santos tries for a kimura but Apolinario is defending well.
Apolinario is trying to improve his position.
Apolinario struggling a bit here.
Apolinario tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Apolinario knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Apolinario has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Apolinario prevents Santos from moving into mount. #T2#
Apolinario is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Apolinario manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Apolinario moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Apolinario has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Apolinario manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Apolinario in his guard.#REVR#
Apolinario forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Apolinario is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Apolinario is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
#SUB#
Apolinario is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Apolinario is tapping! Great win for Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Santos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad. #CL#
Diaz has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Santos's guard.#SUB2#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Santos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Diaz frees his head nicely. Oh but Santos has switched to an armbar! Diaz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michael Santos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos postures up.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos won't allow Price to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Price's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Price is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Price is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Santos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Price defend it? Santos steps over the head and cranks it - Price is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Santos! |
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