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Event:
WFC Canada 2
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Stonk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Santiago looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Santiago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santiago's coach down at Special Ops N7 Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Santiago's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
BAM! Stonk delivers a spinning backfist that drops Santiago like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Stinky Stonk!
Stinky Stonk retains his light heavyweight title!
Stinky Stonk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC Hawaii 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
A little feinted left hand from Rauta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rauta 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.
Rauta 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.
#ROC#Santiago is rocked!
Rauta circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Santiago tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Rauta wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Nyrkki Rauta 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:
WFC Tokyo 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santiago.
Rauta scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Rauta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santiago looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rauta lands a right hand from hell, dropping Santiago. Rauta pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
A victorious Nyrkki Rauta 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:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 4
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Mercenary's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santiago under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mercenary sprawls well. Mercenary wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Mercenary gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Santiago advances position into side control!
Mercenary wants to get back to his feet but Santiago drags him back down.#SUB2#
Santiago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mercenary is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Santiago advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercenary stops Santiago from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Santiago takes Mercenary's back. #SUB2#
Santiago is cranking Mercenary's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mercenary! He's tightened the choke and Mercenary is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentino Santiago!
An out of breath Valentino Santiago 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:
WFC Australia 1
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sukarman shoots in and gets a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Sukarman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Sukarman is sitting in close to Santiago's body. Santiago has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sukarman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sukarman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Santiago.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentino Santiago!
A relieved looking Valentino Santiago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sutarjo Sukarman spoke after the fight, saying 'Next i'll win'. |
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Event:
WFC Canada 1
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Santiago shoots in but Fischer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fischer is looking to counter punch.
Fischer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Fischer.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with Fischer, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes Fischer against the cage but Fischer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dennis Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentino Santiago.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
Fischer connects with an inside leg kick.
Fischer moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Santiago's coach down at Special Ops N7 Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Santiago's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fischer lands a brutal uppercut that launches Santiago off his feet! Santiago tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Fischer!
Dennis Fischer 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:
WFC Tokyo 1
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Santiago shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Santiago backing up. Santiago nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Santiago with a poor takedown
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Santiago backing up. Santiago nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentino Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago misses with a takedown
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Santiago.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
Douglass appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Douglass but Douglass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Santiago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Santiago shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Douglass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Santiago backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Santiago manages to avoid it all.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglass pinned against the cage. Douglass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Douglass circles away.
Santiago shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Santiago.
Santiago doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Douglass counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santiago.
Santiago shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santiago shoots and misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Santiago backing up. Santiago nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
Douglass has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Douglass but Douglass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Santiago misses with a takedown
and Douglass counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Santiago is rocked!
Taram Douglass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Santiago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santiago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Douglass counters with a huge left! Santiago is in big trouble! He's backing up but Douglass isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Santiago from any more damage. A dominating finish by Douglass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taram Douglass! |
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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Otgonbayar gets a clinch.
Otgonbayar blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Santiago blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Santiago.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but Otgonbayar blocks with his arms.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otgonbayar avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Otgonbayar prevents a body shot from Santiago.
A nice left hand lands by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar lands an uppercut.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Otgonbayar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a light punch inside.
Otgonbayar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otgonbayar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Santiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Otgonbayar avoids it.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Otgonbayar lands with a right to the head.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
Santiago missing with knees to the body.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar lands with a short shot to the head.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Otgonbayar avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the cage.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Otgonbayar.
#ROC2#Santiago is rocked!
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otgonbayar's elbow.
Oh Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Santiago misses with a body punch.
Santiago seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Otgonbayar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otgonbayar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Santiago's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Santiago drops to his knees and Otgonbayar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batu Otgonbayar!
After winning the bout, Batu Otgonbayar 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:
WCMMA Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Mercenary misses with an uppercut.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercenary defends it well.
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Mercenary.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Santiago takes one on the button.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Mercenary.
Santiago on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Santiago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#Santiago is rocked!
Mercenary misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control.
Santiago is still in real trouble! Can Mercenary finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago works to advance to full mount. Mercenary defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mercenary stops Santiago from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Santiago is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mercenary has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Santiago wants to take his opponent's back but Mercenary doesn't allow it.
Santiago takes Mercenary's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mercenary is in trouble.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Santiago is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mercenary with him. Mercenary is trying to defend but Santiago has an arm under the chin now! Mercenary grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentino Santiago!
Valentino Santiago is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Valentino Santiago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCMMA Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Santiago ducks right into an uppercut from Mercenary.
Vizual Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago slips a straight right by Mercenary.
Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Mercenary is quick to defend against it.
Mercenary misses with a straight left.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Santiago slips the punch.
Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Mercenary is quick to defend against it.
Santiago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercenary connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santiago scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Mercenary throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
Mercenary scores with a jab.#ROC2#Santiago is rocked!
Mercenary fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Santiago to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Santiago looks to clinch but Mercenary throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Santiago taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vizual Mercenary!
Vizual Mercenary is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Vizual Mercenary made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCMMA New York 2
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Edmund has closed the distance and engaged Santiago in a clinch.
#TD#
Santiago pulls guard effortlessly.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet. #SUB#
Santiago is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Edmund rolls with it to try and escape but Santiago cranks on the arm and Edmund is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentino Santiago!
Valentino Santiago retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Valentino Santiago 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:
WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Santiago takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.#CL2#
Otgonbayar moves into range and clinches up with Santiago.
Santiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Otgonbayar smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Otgonbayar instigates a clinch. #TD#
Santiago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Otgonbayar uses from the top position.
Otgonbayar wanted to stand there but Santiago had control of the position.
Santiago 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#
Otgonbayar trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago works his foot free and advances to mount.
Otgonbayar stops Santiago from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Otgonbayar is trying to escape the mount but Santiago keeps good control and instead manages to take Otgonbayar's back.
#T1##SUB#
Otgonbayar is trying to defend against the choke here but Santiago has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Santiago Tightens the hold and Otgonbayar taps out furiously! Santiago displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentino Santiago!
Valentino Santiago retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Valentino Santiago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCMMA 2
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Braxton.#CUT2#It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braxton.
Santiago feinted with a counter takedown.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Braxton avoids it well and moves away.
Braxton connects with the punch.
Braxton misses with a right hand #TD#
and Santiago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Braxton's guard.
Santiago passes into half guard.
Santiago works his way into side control.
Santiago has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Braxton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Braxton is trying to escape the mount but Santiago keeps good control and instead manages to take Braxton's back.
Braxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Santiago has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Braxton is defending well but eventually Santiago manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Braxton has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentino Santiago!
Valentino Santiago retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Valentino Santiago 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:
WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 1
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Dome lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dome throws out the jab.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dome scores with a punch to the head.
Dome moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dome lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Dome lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santiago doesn't seem phased though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dome.
Nice shot lands for Dome.
A left lands for Dome.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dome drives through and clinches with Santiago against the cage.
#TD#
Santiago pulls Dome into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santiago is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Santiago passes Dome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santiago passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dome! #T1#
Santiago with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dome is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can.
Santiago is looking to work his way around to Dome's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Santiago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dome is controlling an arm, preventing Santiago from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Santiago looking to secure an arm triangle but Dome defends it well.
Dome is trying to escape the mount but Santiago keeps good control and instead manages to take Dome's back.
#SUB#
Santiago is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Dome has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Santiago has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Dome taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Santiago doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentino Santiago!
Valentino Santiago is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Valentino Santiago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ICE 6:
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Santiago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santiago's hands.
Hunter cracks Santiago with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Santiago tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hunter pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Santiago is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunter!
Paul Hunter is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
ICE 2: Nā ʻanuʻu mua
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Corbin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santiago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santiago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Corbin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Corbin misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control.
Corbin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Corbin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corbin tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Corbin is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Corbin is defending it quite comfortably.
Corbin is holding on to half guard well.
Corbin's coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura but Corbin is defending well.
#SUB2#
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but Corbin defends the submission attempt.
Corbin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santiago on the ground.
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corbin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Corbin is defending it quite comfortably.
Corbin controlling the position for now.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corbin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Santiago wants to work for an arm triangle but Corbin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corbin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but Corbin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santiago has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Santiago 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##SUB2#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura but Corbin is defending well.
#SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santiago wants to free his trapped foot but Corbin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corbin is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard.
Santiago is looking to advance position but Corbin won't allow it. #SUB2#
Santiago is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Corbin is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corbin tries to get to full guard but Santiago has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentino Santiago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Corbin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Corbin. Those never looked like landing.
Ulysses Corbin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbin lands with a nice body punch.
Corbin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Corbin pushes Santiago up against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Corbin taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corbin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Corbin won't allow it.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Corbin won't allow it.
Ulysses Corbin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentino Santiago.#BC#
Corbin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corbin connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Corbin scores with a jab. Santiago acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Corbin. That snapped Santiago's head back.
Corbin digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
Corbin misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Corbin won't be happy with that.
Corbin is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Santiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corbin, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Santiago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corbin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Corbin tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Santiago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santiago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corbin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Corbin is not content to let Santiago control the position. #SUB2#
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Santiago tries for a kimura but Corbin is defending well. #SUB2#
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Santiago trying to control the position but Corbin is working away. #SUB2#
Santiago goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Corbin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santiago but great work by Corbin.
Santiago stops Corbin from passing to mount.
Santiago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Santiago's face as Corbin controls the position.
Corbin wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy.
Corbin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Santiago looks to move to half guard but instead Corbin has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Santiago regains half guard.
Corbin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Santiago has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Corbin. Oh but Santiago has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Corbin goes limp - he's gone! Santiago jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentino Santiago!
Valentino Santiago is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Valentino Santiago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Pombod decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santiago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pombod. #SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is pressing down on Pombod's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Santiago looking for a guillotine here but Pombod defends easily.
#SUB#
Pombod avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Santiago is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pombod rolls with it to try and escape but Santiago cranks on the arm and Pombod is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentino Santiago!
A victorious Valentino Santiago 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Santiago tries to sprawl but Car drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
Car wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santiago manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Car from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santiago is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Car rolls with it to try and escape but Santiago cranks on the arm and Car is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentino Santiago!
A very excited looking Valentino Santiago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Santiago tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
Santiago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis throwing shots but Santiago is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Lewis trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santiago is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working. #SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis prevents Santiago from improving his position.#T3#
Lewis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santiago defending well though. #SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but Santiago defending well. #SUB#
Santiago looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lewis passes into side control!
Lewis throws a strike aimed at the side of Santiago's head but Santiago avoids it well.
Santiago tries to bench press Lewis off him but Lewis keeps the position.
Santiago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lewis still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lewis has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Santiago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Santiago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Santiago has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lewis. Oh but Santiago has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lewis goes limp - he's gone! Santiago jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentino Santiago!
Valentino Santiago 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Santiago gets tackled into the cage by Car. Car maintains the clinch. #TD#
Santiago pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Santiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Car gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Car is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Santiago has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Car is looking to defend but Santiago has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Car! Santiago pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Car taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Valentino Santiago!
Valentino Santiago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva lands a head kick. Santiago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva throws a right and a left that Santiago avoids nicely.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a right and a left that Santiago avoids nicely.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Silva throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Santiago drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Santiago moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Santiago moves to back control. #SUB#
Santiago is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Silva won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Santiago off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentino Santiago!
An out of breath Valentino Santiago 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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