 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Stanton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stanton throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Santana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stanton's guard.
Santana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stanton's guard.
Santana trying to control but Stanton is working from the bottom.
Stanton pulls Santana in close to his closed guard and prevents Santana from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stanton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stanton is proving hard to escape from.
Stanton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stanton keeping full guard, as Santana tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stanton throws out a powerful jab.
Santana slips under a jab.
Maxi Stanton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stanton.
Santana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stanton is looking to slow Santana down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Stanton.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Stanton.
Santana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Santana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stanton defends it nicely.
Maxi Stanton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joelinton Santana.
Crunch! Stanton slams his shin into Santana's torso.
Stanton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Santana shoots in for a double leg but Stanton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick from Stanton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stanton misses with an uppercut. Santana saw that one coming.
Stanton misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Santana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stanton moves into full guard.
Santana advances to half guard.
Stanton wants to control but Santana is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Santana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Stanton trying to hold on to Santana's head to control him but Santana postures up.
Santana is keen to just control but Stanton is a slippery customer.
Santana stops Stanton from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stanton is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stanton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxi Stanton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stanton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santana. Santana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stanton throws a monster overhand right that drops Santana! Stanton follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxi Stanton!
Maxi Stanton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Takeda closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Takeda on the inside. #TD#
Santana jumps guard.
Takeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takeda postures up.
Takeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into Santana's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santana working for a triangle but Takeda defends it easily.
Santana is trying to control the position but Takeda postures up. #T1##SUB#
Santana 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! Takeda rolls with it to try and escape but Santana cranks on the arm and Takeda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joelinton Santana! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Winner moves to clinch but Santana breaks away #TD#
and Santana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santana.
Santana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Winner.
Santana pushing down on Winner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Winner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santana is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Santana has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Winner defend it? Santana steps over the head and cranks it - Winner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Santana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joelinton Santana! |
|
|
|
Event:
CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Iverson scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Santana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iverson is concentrating on defense, preventing Santana from advancing position.
Iverson trying to control but Santana postures up.
Iverson is trying to stand back up but Santana is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Iverson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Iverson tries to sprawl but Santana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Iverson kicks off Santana and gets to his feet. #T1#
Santana tries for a takedown but Iverson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iverson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Santana tries to get set, Iverson tries to push him back and clinch up but Santana manages to avoid the attempt.
Santana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iverson swivels and escapes.
Iverson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allen Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joelinton Santana.#CL#
Iverson forces Santana back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Iverson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana blocks a head kick by Iverson.
Santana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Iverson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Iverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Santana controls Iverson momentarily but Iverson frees himself. #SUB2#
Santana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iverson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Santana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iverson defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely. #T3#
Santana has his hands on Iverson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Iverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iverson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santana's guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Santana wants to stand but Iverson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Iverson is retaining full guard.
Iverson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Iverson has a closed guard, preventing Santana from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Iverson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Santana shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Iverson looking to score a takedown here. Santana is defending well but Iverson drives through and ends up in Santana's guard.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Santana seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santana is working for a kimura but Iverson is defending it quite comfortably.
Santana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Iverson! #T1#
Santana trying to control but Iverson is having none of it.
Iverson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Santana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iverson is concentrating on defense, preventing Santana from advancing position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Santana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iverson sees it coming and defends easily.
Iverson is looking to escape.
Joelinton Santana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Iverson wants to control but Santana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Iverson is defending well.
#T3#
Santana trying to pass the guard but Iverson defending well.
Santana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iverson wants to control the action here but instead Santana manages to pass to full mount!
Iverson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Santana looking to secure an arm triangle but Iverson defends it well.
Santana content just to control the position here.
Iverson wants to control but Santana is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Santana is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joelinton Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Iverson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Iverson gets caught flat footed, as Santana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santana stands and throws Iverson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Iverson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santana tries for a kimura but Iverson is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Santana swings around for an armbar but Iverson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santana's guard.
Santana managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Santana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Iverson stacks Santana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Iverson!#T2#
Santana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Santana is looking for a kimura but Iverson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santana to get the leverage.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Santana working for a submission but Iverson is keeping him at bay.
Iverson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Santana working for a guillotine from mount but Iverson is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Santana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Iverson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Iverson and Santana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Iverson struggling a bit here.
Santana tries to advance to mount but Iverson denies him.
Santana wants to stand but Iverson has his arm trapped. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Iverson is defending well.
Santana trying to control the position but Iverson is working away. #SUB2#
Santana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Iverson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santana's guard! Nice work there by Iverson!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joelinton Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joelinton Santana! |
|
|
|
Event:
CCC 1 : Locke vs Emelianenko
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Santana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nolan's guard.
Santana pushing down on Nolan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nolan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santana is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Nolan is trying to control Santana's posture. Santana takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Nolan! Santana is rotating here... this could be the end... Nolan is out! Santana has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joelinton Santana! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Swa clinches up with Santana and pushes him back against the cage.
Santana is trying to pull guard but Swa has him pressed against the cage.
Santana is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Santana pulls guard successfully.
Santana wants to get back to his feet but Swa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santana trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Santana is looking to cinch up a triangle. Swa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Santana's body to avoid the submission. Santana has instead reached around Swa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Santana arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joelinton Santana! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
