Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Santos misses
and Ragnaar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnaar leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ragnaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nils Ragnaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Santos.
Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnaar. Ragnaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ragnaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ragnaar lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Santos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ragnaar on his heels. He'll look to pass Ragnaar's guard now, I'm sure.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Ragnaar tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ragnaar defends it well.
Santos is pressing down on Ragnaar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ragnaar is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ragnaar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ragnaar tries to get out of the position.
Ragnaar tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnaar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ragnaar defends it well.
Ragnaar is concentrating on defense, preventing Santos from advancing position. #SUB2#
Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Santos trying to advance position but Ragnaar counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnaar is keeping the position for now.
Ragnaar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Ragnaar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ragnaar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos controls Ragnaar momentarily but Ragnaar frees himself. #T4#
Santos wants to sweep here but Ragnaar controlling him for the moment.
Ragnaar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ragnaar but Ragnaar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ragnaar stuffs the takedown.
Ragnaar misses with a head kick.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ragnaar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nils Ragnaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Santos.
Ragnaar cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Ragnaar lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ragnaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Ragnaar shows good takedown defense.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnaar tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnaar to the ground. Ragnaar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ragnaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Ragnaar delivers a nice body kick.
Ragnaar jabs at Santos's body.
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!
Ragnaar leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
A good leg kick by Ragnaar.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnaar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnaar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ragnaar stuffs the takedown.
Ragnaar stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ragnaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ragnaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ragnaar's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnaar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnaar as he connects with a hook.#T2##TD2#
Ragnaar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnaar pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Santos forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ragnaar defends it well.
Santos is stalling here. Ragnaar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Santos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ragnaar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Santos is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Ragnaar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Santos shoots in but Ragnaar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ragnaar scores with a jab. Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnaar there.
Ragnaar stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ragnaar finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnaar. #T4#
Nice body kick from Ragnaar.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnaar jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Ragnaar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Santos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ragnaar - the referee stops the clock and Santos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ragnaar. Santos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ragnaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Santos in the body.
Ragnaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnaar scores with a jab.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ragnaar defends well and Santos ends up having to push Ragnaar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Ragnaar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragnaar, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Ragnaar - just one landing.
Ragnaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar is not content to let Santos control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ragnaar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos is looking to pass Ragnaar's guard but actually Ragnaar recovers to full guard.
Ragnaar keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos wants to control from the top but Ragnaar keeps moving.
Ragnaar 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ragnaar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Ragnaar in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ragnaar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnaar has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos looking to control but Ragnaar passes into half guard.
Santos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragnaar is working away from the top position though.
Santos wants to improve his position but Ragnaar is controlling well.
Well, if Ragnaar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Ragnaar has control of the leg.
Ragnaar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Santos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos trying to control but Ragnaar postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Ragnaar. Beautiful body shot.
Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Ragnaar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnaar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leonardo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnaar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Santos will feel that in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Ragnaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ragnaar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Ragnaar!
As Nils Ragnaar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Sweet Revenge, Sweet Sweet Revenge Baby'.

Event: CCC 1 : Locke vs Emelianenko
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Averescu.
Santos slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos looks for a takedown but Averescu sprawls well.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Santos.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.#T1#
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Averescu swivels and escapes.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Averescu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Averescu.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Averescu finish him?
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Averescu pinned against the cage. Averescu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averescu's waist but Averescu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu thuds his right hand into Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Averescu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Santos to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Santos looks to clinch but Averescu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Santos taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
An out of breath Dan Averescu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Padilha looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Padilha is quick to defend against it.
Padilha misses with a wild body shot.
Santos goes for a double leg but Padilha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Padilha continues to drive forward.
Padilha tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Padilha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Padilha to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Santos is trying to trip Padilha. He has hold of a leg but Padilha is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Santos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Santos stops Padilha from standing up.
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Santos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Padilha is surviving well by controlling Santos's body position as best he can.
Padilha is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Santos looking to secure an arm triangle but Padilha defends it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos wants to take Padilha's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Padilha is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Santos has control of Padilha's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Padilha regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Padilha squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Santos wants to take Padilha's back but he can't do it this time.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Santos is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Padilha is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Santos!
After the fight, Leonardo Santos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023

#R1#
Santos goes for a double leg but Alexander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alexander continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexander as he jumps to the side.
As Santos backs off Alexander throws a huge counter combo but Santos manages to avoid it all.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alexander stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Alexander defends easily. #T1#
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Santos looking for a triangle here. Alexander is fighting it but it looks tight! Santos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alexander is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leonardo Santos!
Leonardo Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SPPS Evolution 6
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Garces has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch. #TD2#
Garces jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garces looking for a sweep. Not yet Garces, not yet.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Garces pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Garces wants to sweep but Santos has passed to side control!
Garces is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Santos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Santos prevents Garces from escaping the position.
Garces struggling a bit here.
Garces tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos trying to control the action but Garces is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garces, who protects the arm well.
Garces prevents Santos from improving position. #SUB#
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos wants to control but Garces is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos tries to advance to mount but Garces denies him.
Garces can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garces is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Garces wants to get back to his feet but Santos is dominant here and he's now got Garces's back!#T3##SUB#
Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Garces rolls, trying to escape but Santos keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Santos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Garces is defending well though. Santos let's go of the attempt for now.
Santos not allowing Garces to control his hands. #SUB#
Santos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Garces has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Santos tries to get the hooks in deep but Garces pushed the leg off.
Garces is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garces wants to control his opponent's hands but Santos gets his hands free. #T4#
Garces biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Garces looking very determined here, making life difficult for Santos.
Santos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santos controlling well, preventing Garces from escaping the position. #SUB#
Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Garces has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garces looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Garces preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Santos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Garces takes the fight into the clinch.
Garces lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Garces breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garces throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garces!
Garces struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garces, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Garces is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Garces wants to control but Santos postures up.
Garces is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garces wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos is looking to stall here but Garces recovers full guard.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos passes Garces's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garces doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos. #SUB#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garces doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos. #SUB#
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. #T3#
Garces wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Garces is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos wants to control but Garces is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garces is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garces tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.#SUB#
Garces is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Garces is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Garces is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leonardo Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Garces rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garces to keep the fight standing.
Garces landing knees to the body.
Garces landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Garces breaks the clinch.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Miguel Garces is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Garces clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garces.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Garces breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Garces instigates a clinch.
Garces is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garces down to the mat. Garces avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Garces takes the fight into the clinch.
Garces lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those.
Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garces just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Garces breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miguel Garces seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Garces.
Garces prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garces obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garces lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Garces turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos tries to pull guard but Garces forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Garces lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Garces landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garces lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos jumps guard but Garces turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garces landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garces lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Garces lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Garces manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Garces closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard.
Garces is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garces connects with a couple of short punches.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Garces gets to his feet - Santos follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Garces gets a clinch. #T3#
Garces pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Garces breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garces fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Garces buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Garces. Those never looked like landing.
Garces stuffs the takedown.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garces's waist but Garces gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side. #TD2#
Garces closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Garces tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Garces seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garces is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Garces is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garces wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy. #T4#
Santos wants to control but Garces is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Garces there.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Garces is very close to passing his half guard.
Garces trying to advance position but Santos counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Garces got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garces has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Garces has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos controls Garces momentarily but Garces frees himself.
Miguel Garces has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garces chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Garces comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Santos shoots in and drives through. Van Dorner sprawls well.
Van Dorner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Dorner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Santos dives in and grabs Van Dorner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Dorner pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Dorner. Santos shrugs it off though.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Dorner.
Van Dorner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Van Dorner gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
Van Dorner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santos up against the cage.#BC2#
Van Dorner breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Santos goes for a double leg but Van Dorner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Dorner continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Van Dorner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Dorner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santos tries for a takedown but Van Dorner circles away easily
and Van Dorner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Dorner.
Santos misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Van Dorner moves into the clinch.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good body shot from Van Dorner.
A hook to the body from Van Dorner. #BC2#
Van Dorner breaks from the clinch.
Kajulik Van Dorner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Dorner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Van Dorner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leonardo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Van Dorner.
Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Dorner misses with a body punch #TD#
and Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santos.
Van Dorner wants to get back to his feet but Santos passes into half guard. #REVB#
Santos trying to control the action but Van Dorner is working from the bottom.
Santos prevents Van Dorner from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Dorner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Van Dorner 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. #T3#
Santos wants to pass the guard but Van Dorner is keeping the position.
Van Dorner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos pushes down on Van Dorner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van Dorner pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Van Dorner actively working from the bottom here.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
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.
Van Dorner is controlling Santos's trapped leg to prevent Santos from advancing to side control.
Van Dorner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Santos is working for a kimura but Van Dorner is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos wants to control but Van Dorner is keeping him busy.
Van Dorner is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Van Dorner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #SUB#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Van Dorner defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Van Dorner is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kajulik Van Dorner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Dorner tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Dorner to the ground. Van Dorner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Dorner stuffs the takedown.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Van Dorner counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Santos avoids the head kick by Van Dorner.
Santos shoots in but Van Dorner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Van Dorner.
Santos throws a hook but Van Dorner avoids it easily.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.
Santos dives in and grabs Van Dorner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Dorner pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Van Dorner with the inside leg kick.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Santos throws a right and a left that Van Dorner avoids nicely.
Van Dorner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Dorner throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Dorner.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Van Dorner gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage. #BC2#
Van Dorner breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Van Dorner lands but Santos takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Dorner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner shows good takedown defense.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Van Dorner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Dorner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Dorner sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Dorner misses.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Van Dorner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Dorner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dorner lands a head kick. Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dorner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Dorner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Dorner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Dorner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Santos blocks a head kick by Van Dorner.
Santos shoots in but Van Dorner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Van Dorner raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick from Van Dorner lands but Santos takes it in his stride.
Van Dorner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dorner, which made it look bad.
Van Dorner unleashes a big counter combination but Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Dorner throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Van Dorner looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Santos shoots for a takedown but Van Dorner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Dorner lands with an uppercut that bounces Santos off the cage and back into range.
Van Dorner misses with a head kick.
Santos attempts a counter takedown but Van Dorner avoids it well and moves away.
Van Dorner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Van Dorner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Dorner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Dorner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santos slips under a jab from Van Dorner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Dorner counters with a head kick. That will keep Santos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Van Dorner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Dorner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kajulik Van Dorner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Van Dorner throws a counter combo.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Van Dorner counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos goes for a double leg but Van Dorner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Dorner continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Van Dorner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos throws a jab when Van Dorner was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Dorner! But no joy.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Dorner tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Dorner 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.
Van Dorner lands a two punch combo.
Van Dorner scores with a head kick. Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Dorner circles away.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Dorner swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Van Dorner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Dorner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Dorner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Dorner as he connects with a hook.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Dorner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Santos is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dorner, which made it look bad.
Van Dorner wants to counter with a clinch but Santos pushes him away.#T2#
Van Dorner misses with a body shot.
Van Dorner throws a nice head kick!
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Van Dorner does no damage.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Dorner counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Van Dorner counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Van Dorner manages to break the clinch.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Dorner counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Dorner connects with a looping right hand.
Kajulik Van Dorner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle, before Van Dorner throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Santos's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Van Dorner lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kajulik Van Dorner!
Kajulik Van Dorner made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the beast I worship.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Asmodeus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asmodeus wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Asmodeus, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Asmodeus against the cage but Asmodeus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asmodeus looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santos dives in and grabs Asmodeus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asmodeus pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos slips under a jab from Asmodeus.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmodeus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Asmodeus.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asmodeus defends well and Santos ends up having to push Asmodeus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos jumps guard but Asmodeus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Asmodeus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Asmodeus. #T1#
Asmodeus loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Asmodeus is quick to defend against it.
Santos looks for a takedown but Asmodeus sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Asmodeus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asmodeus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos moves away from the strike by Asmodeus.
Asmodeus misses with a looping right.
Asmodeus lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asmodeus throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Asmodeus throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asmodeus.
Jab by Asmodeus.#T2#
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Asmodeus gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage. #BC2#
Asmodeus manages to break the clinch.
Santos tries a low kick but Asmodeus avoids it.
Asmodeus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Santos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Asmodeus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Santos got wobbled bad by a big combination! Asmodeus presses forward with punches and knees until Santos stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Santos closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Asmodeus!

Event: HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 10, 2023

#R1##TD#
Ganozri throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Santos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ganozri is in Santos's guard.#SUB2#
Ganozri is sitting in close to Santos's body. Santos has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ganozri is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ganozri is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Santos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Santos!
After the fight, Leonardo Santos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Holiday shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Holiday finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holiday thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
Santos is looking to control Holiday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Holiday working the head and body with strikes.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Holiday is very close to passing his half guard.
Holiday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holiday prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos has hold of Holiday's hands but Holiday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Santos gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holiday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holiday preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holiday really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holiday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holiday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holiday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Santos pushes a forearm under Holiday's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Holiday is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Santos!
A less than humble Leonardo Santos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC Fight Night 11
Date: Aug 09, 2023

#R1#
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Myanus, which made it look bad.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Myanus.
Myanus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Myanus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Myanus looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Myanus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Myanus finds it's target.
Myanus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Phil Myanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myanus misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Myanus. #TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos trying to control the action but Myanus is working from the bottom.
Myanus is trying to buck Santos off.#T1##SUB2#
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myanus, who protects the arm well.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Myanus is trying to buck Santos off.
We've been hearing good reports from Myanus'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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myanus prevents Santos from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Myanus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Myanus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santos but great work by Myanus.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Santos trying to control here.
Myanus tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Myanus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Myanus wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myanus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Santos wants to control but Myanus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Myanus working over Santos with some ground and pound. Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Myanus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos wants to control but Myanus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Myanus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Myanus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Myanus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myanus misses with a wild combination.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Myanus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Myanus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Myanus throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Myanus fights it but they end up in guard.

Myanus pushes Santos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Santos with a poor takedown
enabling Myanus to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myanus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Myanus lands with a right hand.
Myanus drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Santos right on the button. Santos goes down! Myanus follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Myanus gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Myanus!
An out of breath Phil Myanus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Chimaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
Chimaev wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Santos looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chimaev is defending well. Santos quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chimaev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Santos celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Santos!
Leonardo 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.

Event: MMAHKI 29
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Kimsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kimsh.
Santos tries to buck Kimsh off but Kimsh is having none of it.
Santos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kimsh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kimsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Kimsh looking to secure an arm triangle but Santos defends it well.
BOOM! Kimsh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimsh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kimsh seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Santos is holding on tight.
Kimsh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimsh wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Santos tries to hold on but Kimsh pushes him away.
Kimsh trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos tries to hold on but Kimsh postures up.
Kimsh looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Santos tries to hold on but Kimsh postures up.
Kimsh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kimsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Kimsh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Kimsh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Santos looks a forlorn figure.
Kimsh pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kimsh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Santos regains half guard.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Santos tries to roll over but Kimsh keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kimsh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Kimsh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kimsh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santos is staying active underneath Kimsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimsh pulls his head out easily.
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kimsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimsh pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimsh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kimsh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimsh is working away from the top position though.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Kimsh wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Kimsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimsh is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it. #T4#
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimsh stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kimsh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Kimsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Santos looks to move to half guard but instead Kimsh has passed into mount! Damn!
Kimsh controlling from the full mount.
Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kimsh wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kimsh holds on and takes a little breather.
Kimsh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suydas Kimsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Santos feints and as Kimsh raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Besta-Fera Training Center inform us that Kimsh has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimsh wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Santos trying to control but Kimsh is working from the bottom.
Kimsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimsh is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimsh keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos is really struggling to control Kimsh but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Kimsh keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Kimsh managing to control the position.
Kimsh keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kimsh shoots in and bounces Santos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kimsh passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Kimsh is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it. #T2#
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimsh uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Santos wants to hold on but Kimsh pushes him away.
Suydas Kimsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kimsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Kimsh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kimsh controlling from the full mount.
Santos wants to hold on but Kimsh pushes him away.
Santos is trying to escape the mount but Kimsh keeps good control and instead manages to take Santos's back. #T3#
Kimsh is not going to allow Santos to sit and survive in this position.
Kimsh is looking to control Santos but Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kimsh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santos tries to roll but Kimsh sticks to his back.
Santos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Kimsh is proving a slippery customer.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimsh is one step ahead there.
Kimsh passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos tries to roll over but Kimsh keeps him under control.#T4#
Santos is staying active underneath Kimsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimsh slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
Santos wants to control but Kimsh is keeping busy.
Kimsh is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimsh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimsh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kimsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos prevents Kimsh from taking his back.
Santos wants to hold on but Kimsh pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Santos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Kimsh isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimsh with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suydas Kimsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kimsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kimsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kimsh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kimsh is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Kimsh wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kimsh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos trying to control but Kimsh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Kimsh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.#REVB#
Kimsh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimsh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Kimsh seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Kimsh controlling the pace. #T2#
Kimsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kimsh wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kimsh is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos gets back to full guard.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Kimsh is proving a slippery customer.
Kimsh wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Kimsh stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Kimsh wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimsh's best efforts.
Kimsh 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.
Santos trying to control but Kimsh postures up.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
Kimsh passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Kimsh wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #SUB#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimsh defends it easily.
Suydas Kimsh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kimsh is stalling in the full guard.
Kimsh is continuing to stall.
Santos wants to improve his position but instead Kimsh has moved into half guard.
Santos tries to roll over but Kimsh keeps him under control.
Kimsh passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos trying to remain calm as Kimsh controls from the top position.
Leonardo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimsh is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suydas Kimsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kimsh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suydas Kimsh!

Event: TFL:Fight Night (Las Vegas 1)
Date: Nov 29, 2022

#R1#
Moore throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moore defends well and Santos ends up having to push Moore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Moore pulls Santos into guard.
Moore looking to control.
Moore keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moore has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pure Progress Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Moore is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Santos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Moore tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Santos!
A very excited looking Leonardo Santos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EMMA 2 - Tau vs. King
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Gall has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Santos gets a double leg takedown into Gall's guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Gall keeps moving.
Santos won't allow Gall to sweep him here.
Gall controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Gall wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Gall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gall trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Gall from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gall trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Gall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos looking to control. #SUB#
Santos working for a triangle but Gall defends it easily.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Santos keeping moving, preventing Gall from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Santos pushes a forearm under Gall's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gall is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Santos!
Leonardo Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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