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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Vrjalya with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vrjalya. #TD#
Vrjalya decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Vrjalya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos tries to roll over but Vrjalya keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vrjalya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now. #SUB#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Vrjalya is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Vrjalya!
An out of breath Ken Vrjalya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greenwald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Greenwald looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Greenwald closes the distance and clinches.
Greenwald misses with the head strike.
Greenwald lands a body shot.
Greenwald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwald prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitorio Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Greenwald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greenwald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greenwald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greenwald tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Greenwald is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greenwald down to the mat. Greenwald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greenwald pushes Santos away with a front kick.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Greenwald lands with a nice body punch.
Greenwald connects with a nice looking jab.
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Greenwald with a jab.#CL2#
Greenwald clinches with his opponent.
Greenwald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Greenwald is trying to maintain a safe position but Santos gets an underhook and turns Greenwald into the cage.
Greenwald swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenwald misses with the head strike.
Santos looking for a takedown.
Greenwald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greenwald prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Greenwald slows down the pace here.
Greenwald prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Greenwald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with some punches.
Santos blocks a body shot from Greenwald.
Greenwald taking a breather.
Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greenwald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greenwald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos jumps guard but Greenwald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santos blocks the elbow strike.
Greenwald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Greenwald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greenwald stalling the fight.
Greenwald misses with a punch to the body.
Greenwald wants to stall.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Greenwald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Greenwald is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greenwald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greenwald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greenwald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Greenwald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Greenwald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
Vitorio Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greenwald connects with an inside leg kick.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Greenwald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Greenwald cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwald tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greenwald is breathing heavily.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Greenwald sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitorio Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenwald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santos checks it well.
Greenwald swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greenwald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
A jab from Greenwald misses.
Greenwald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greenwald as he jumps to the side.
Greenwald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos throws a hook but Greenwald blocks it.
Greenwald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Greenwald.
Greenwald is looking to land body kicks.
Greenwald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Greenwald.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Greenwald manages to avoid it.#T2#
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greenwald misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Greenwald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santos shoots for a takedown but Greenwald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greenwald circles away.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greenwald looks for the body kick but Santos saw that one coming.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greenwald but Greenwald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greenwald.#T3##TD#
Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Greenwald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Greenwald wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santos manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Greenwald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos. #SUB#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greenwald sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greenwald is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Santos is trying to control. Greenwald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Greenwald is defending well.
Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Santos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Greenwald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Santos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Greenwald is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitorio Santos!
Vitorio Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NRC 16
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adesanya's waist but Adesanya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side. #CL#
Adesanya drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Adesanya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adesanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Santos blocks a body shot from Adesanya.
Santos is trying to drag Adesanya to the mat but Adesanya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adesanya is defending well.
Anderson Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitorio Santos.
Adesanya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
#T1#
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Vitorio Santos has been cut.
Santos blocks a body shot from Adesanya.
Adesanya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adesanya misses with a knee to the head.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adesanya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adesanya lands a big knee! That's hurt Santos! Oh, he's all over the place! Adesanya lands another knee that sends Santos to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Adesanya!
Anderson Adesanya bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
NRC 11
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Souppe clinches up against the cage.
Santos wants to break free but Souppe has control.
Souppe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Souppe gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Souppe breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Souppe counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitorio Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Souppe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Souppe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Souppe wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Souppe lands strikes from half guard.
Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Souppe wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Souppe prevents Santos from improving his position.
Souppe trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Souppe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souppe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Souppe is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Souppe trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Souppe sits in half guard.
Souppe prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos gets full guard.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Souppe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3##SUB#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Souppe defends well.
Souppe landing with the ground and pound.
Souppe trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Santos working for a triangle but Souppe defends it easily.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Souppe from controlling successfully.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Souppe can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos is pressing down on Souppe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souppe is holding on for now. #T4#
Souppe wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos trying to control the action but Souppe is working from the bottom.
Souppe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Souppe is trying to stick to Santos's back but Santos is turning into Souppe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Souppe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santos.
Souppe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souppe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Santos sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Souppe doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Santos paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Souppe - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Souppe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Mikhasevich lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Santos takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Vitorio Santos has been cut.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikhasevich tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikhasevich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mikhasevich.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mikhasevich, as that shot connected.
Mikhasevich connects with a body shot.
Mikhasevich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
Mikhasevich with the inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mikhasevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikhasevich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily.
#T2#
Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos shoots and misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Santos gets a double leg takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
Mikhasevich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhasevich is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mikhasevich 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 wants to pass the guard but Mikhasevich is keeping the position.
Santos advances position into side control!#T3##SU2#
Santos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A nice leg kick from Mikhasevich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice right hand.
#KD#
A head kick lands from Mikhasevich that sends Santos to the canvas. Santos tries to scramble back to his feet but Mikhasevich brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Mikhasevich finish him?#SUB#
Mikhasevich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhasevich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Santos wants to improve his position but Mikhasevich is controlling well.
#T4##SUB#
Mikhasevich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mikhasevich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mikhasevich's back!
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Santos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Santos looking to break Mikhasevich's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mikhasevich remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santos working for the choke. #SUB2#
Santos working for the choke. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Mikhasevich wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitorio Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mikhasevich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.
Mikhasevich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Mikhasevich. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mikhasevich swivels and escapes.
Mikhasevich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Mikhasevich.
Nice body kick from Mikhasevich.
Santos is breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mikhasevich. That's going to slow Santos down.
Mikhasevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
Mikhasevich with a nice calf kick.
Santos shoots and misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitorio Santos.
Mikhasevich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mikhasevich grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Santos takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Mikhasevich cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Vitorio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Diaz has hold of one of Santos's legs. Santos is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Santos
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Santos
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Santos being controlled for a moment.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (0) Santos
Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (8) vs (2) Santos#T2#
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Santos preventing the sweep. #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.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass. #T3#
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Diaz pulls Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #T4#
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Santos passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Santos postures up.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to keep Santos in close.
#T5#
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Santos passes into half guard. #T6#
Diaz is holding on to half guard well.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.#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.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7##SUB#
Diaz 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.
Santos pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well. #SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz keeping hold of Santos's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Santos is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Santos from advancing position. #T9#
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz is controlling Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
#T10##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 working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (12) vs (2) Santos
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Santos pushed the leg off.
Santos tries to break free.
I would not like to be Santos right now.
Santos tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Diaz controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
What can Santos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Santos is in bad spot here.
Well,Diaz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Good control from Diaz.
Santos is really stuck here.
What can Santos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Santos is trying to break free.
Diaz wants to control the position but Santos frees himself and scrambles - Diaz manages to regain control in side control.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Santos! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (14) vs (2) Santos
Santos regains half guard.
Santos wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13##SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz stalling.
Santos is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Diaz is taking a breather. Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diaz is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Diaz is really struggling to control Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
After winning the bout, Hick Diaz 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vitorio Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Covid Gonna Get!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gonna Get drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (0) vs (2) Gonna Get
Gonna Get tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Gonna Get passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos moves into full guard.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonna Get trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonna Get is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gonna Get lying in Santos's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Santos decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gonna Get taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitorio Santos!
An out of breath Vitorio Santos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Covid Gonna Get spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry, I still got you.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 155 Fudd v Schrute
Date: Sep 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Clarkson shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarkson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clarkson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Clarkson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Clarkson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clarkson has an Americana. Santos didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Clarkson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Clarkson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hudson Clarkson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hudson Clarkson waved his t-shirt featuring Carnage Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CMMA 130 Lafayette v Kaloev
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ball sprawls well. Ball wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Ball plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ball scores with a head kick. Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ball thows a body kick. Santos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick from Ball lands but Santos takes it in his stride.
Ball scores with a three punch combo!
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ball delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ball has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ball with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Ball works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Alphonzo Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitorio Santos.
Ball connects with a high kick.
Ball fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Ball tries to sprawl but Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Santos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ball is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vitorio Santos!
After winning the bout, Vitorio Santos 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:
CMMA 114 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Williams lands with a nice body kick.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
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 fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.#T1#
Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch lands to the side of Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.#ROC#Santos is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good shot there by Williams.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitorio Santos.
Santos shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Santos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams feints a jab promting Santos to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos avoids the head kick by Williams.
James Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Nice combo by Williams! Oh, that's hurt him - Santos falls to the canvas and Williams follows him into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Williams tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Williams controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Williams wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Williams throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
James Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams feints a jab promting Santos to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it. #T1#
Williams misses with a body kick.
Santos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
James Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a head kick that Santos semi-blocks.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Williams looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Santos pushing down on Williams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Santos is trying for a kimura here. Williams looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitorio Santos!
Vitorio Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ali Amir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vitorio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Amir, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Amir against the cage but Amir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Santos gets tackled into the cage by Amir. Amir maintains the clinch. #TD#
Amir drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Amir 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.#SUB#
Amir 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.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Amir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amir manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Amir's guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Amir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
#SUB#
Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Amir regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Amir is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amir swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Amir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Amir 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. #SUB#
Amir 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. #SUB#
Amir is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Amir working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Amir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amir manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Amir's guard. #SUB#
Amir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Amir keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amir is keeping the position for now. #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. #SUB#
Amir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.#SUB#
Amir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Amir keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Amir is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Amir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#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. #SUB#
Amir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Amir is keeping the position.#SUB#
Amir 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.#SUB#
Amir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Amir 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.#SUB#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Santos looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Amir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos wants to control from the top but Amir keeps moving.
Amir controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amir keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Amir controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself. #SUB#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5##SUB#
Amir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.#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.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santos advances to half guard. #SUB#
Amir is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Santos is tapping! Great win for Amir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ali Amir!
Ali Amir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KO 1: Vamoosh vs De La Cus
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Palau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos tries to bench press Palau off him but Palau keeps the position.
Santos is still trying to improve position.
Palau wants to stand but Santos is controlling his arm.
Santos is trying to control Palau's posture but Palau avoids it.
Palau misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos missing with punches from the bottom.
Palau wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palau pulls his head out easily.
Santos trying to control but Palau postures up.
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Palau from controlling successfully.
Palau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santos's guard.
Santos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Palau is pushing down on Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Palau has managed to sneak the leg through.
Palau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palau not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Palau content to control rather than advance.
Palau looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Palau is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Palau is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Santos reverses the position - he's now on top in Palau's guard.
Palau trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Santos wants to stand and escape but instead Palau has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Santos is looking for a triangle but Palau pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Palau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Palau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palau advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palau tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Santos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lacasa Palau dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Palau's half guard.#SUB2#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Palau is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Palau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Palau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lacasa Palau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palau keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Palau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Palau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Palau looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palau defends it easily.#SUB2#
Palau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palau has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Palau throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palau seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a triangle but Palau pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Palau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palau stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santos is trying to improve his position.
Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palau sees it coming and defends easily.
Palau wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Palau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Palau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.
Palau trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Palau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palau.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Palau is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Palau is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Palau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos postures up in Palau's guard and throws a big left but Palau blocks it. #SUB#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitorio Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Palau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Palau persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Palau 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.
#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Palau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palau pulls his head out easily.
Palau is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Palau prevents Santos from improving his position.
Well, if Palau 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.
Palau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palau slows the pace down in half guard.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palau. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Palau feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Palau looking to pass the guard.
Palau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Palau stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
Palau throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Palau has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Santos to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Palau is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Santos pulls down on the head and he's put Palau to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vitorio Santos!
Vitorio Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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