Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 219
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Santos stuns Inventius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Santos misses.
As Santos backs away, Inventius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joao Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Inventius's guard.
Inventius seems keen to control Santos's posture.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Inventius slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.#REVR#
Inventius controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is pulling down on Inventius's head. It's preventing any offense from Inventius, at least for the moment.
Santos is trying to keep Inventius in close. #T1#
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Inventius controls the pace.
Inventius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Inventius is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Inventius seems keen to control Santos's posture.
Santos postures up in Inventius's guard and throws a big left but Inventius blocks it.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inventius is keeping the position for now.
Inventius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inventius is controlling Santos's posture.
Santos wants to control from the top but Inventius keeps moving.
Santos connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Inventius is retaining full guard.
Santos passes Inventius's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Inventius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inventius.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inventius keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Inventius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Inventius wants to sweep but no luck.
Inventius being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Santos is fighting to break Inventius's control of his arms but Inventius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Inventius is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos connects with a body shot.
Pinarus Inventius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inventius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Inventius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab. #CL2#
Santos forces Inventius back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Inventius fails to land.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Inventius smiles and moves away.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Inventius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Inventius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Santos misses with a shot to the body
and Inventius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inventius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
It looked like Inventius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Santos.#CL2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Inventius pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Inventius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Inventius digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Inventius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inventius lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Inventius.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Inventius lands with a right to the head.
Santos is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Inventius.
Inventius lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Inventius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pinarus Inventius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
Inventius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inventius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inventius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inventius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Inventius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Inventius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Inventius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Inventius on the inside.
Santos working aggressively here.
Inventius lands a nice uppercut.
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Inventius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Inventius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Pinarus Inventius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santos tries to pull guard but Inventius holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Inventius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inventius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos tries to pull guard but Inventius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos tries to pull guard but Inventius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Inventius scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Inventius.
Inventius struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Inventius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inventius gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Inventius lands a left hand.
Inventius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Inventius.
Inventius can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
Inventius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Inventius on the inside.
Inventius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Inventius pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Inventius on the inside.
Inventius pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inventius doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Nice body punch from Inventius - that landed with a thud.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Inventius avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Inventius lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Inventius as the two fighters clinch.
Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Inventius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inventius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Inventius.
Good body shot from Inventius.
Inventius misses with a body punch.
Inventius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inventius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inventius lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Inventius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Inventius controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Inventius as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos tries to work over Inventius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inventius digs a right hand into Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santos's gas tank.
Inventius presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Inventius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A short right from Inventius.
Inventius pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inventius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Inventius.
Inventius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
Inventius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inventius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
Inventius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Inventius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inventius.
Inventius digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inventius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Inventius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inventius pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and Inventius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Inventius scores with a counter punch that sends Santos to the canvas! Inventius smells blood - he's punishing Santos with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Santos has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinarus Inventius!
An out of breath Pinarus Inventius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 214
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Santos goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Santos swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Santos gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Santos is having none of it.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santos misses with some punches.
Santos misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santos tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Santos gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit. #T2##TD2#
Santos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sitsongrit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Sitsongrit is trying to shake Santos off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Santos won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit thumps Santos with a low kick.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit catches Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santos scores with a punch to the head.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santos down. #T3##CL#
Sitsongrit rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Santos pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Santos can't get the takedown.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos taking a breather.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santos looks winded!
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuangtong Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
As Santos backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target. #CL#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Santos gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Sitsongrit kicks Santos off and gets back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santos throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
Santos throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit lunges at Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santos's hand.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks. #T3#
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Santos.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santos throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Santos jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santos tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuangtong Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSitsongrit.
A jab from Santos misses.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Joao Santos has been cut.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Santos's head.
The fighters circle, before Sitsongrit throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Santos's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sitsongrit lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Petchuangtong Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Petchuangtong Sitsongrit 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.

Event: ENIGMA 210
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Fieldman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fieldman throws a big shot that misses.
Santos misses the jab.
Santos defending well as Fieldman loads up on a big left hand.
Santos defending well as Fieldman loads up on a big left hand.
Fieldman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santos takes a step back to recover.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fieldman throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem.
Fieldman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fieldman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fieldman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Fieldman's head but Fieldman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fieldman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily.
Fieldman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos is pushing Fieldman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Fieldman prevents a body shot from Santos.
Fieldman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Fieldman.
Fieldman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fieldman tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fieldman is stalling here.
Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos tries for a takedown but Fieldman manages to get underhooks.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fieldman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Fieldman. #TD#
Santos jumps guard.
Santos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos controlling Fieldman's posture. #SUB#
Santos working for a triangle but Fieldman defends it easily.
Fieldman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Fieldman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Santos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fieldman for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joao Santos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fieldman.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fieldman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fieldman.
Santos throws a jab when Fieldman was well out of range.
Fieldman lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fieldman.
Fieldman with a nice cross.
Fieldman throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Fieldman. Those never looked like landing.
Dan Fieldman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Fieldman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fieldman connects with an inside leg kick.
Fieldman works the jab nicely.
Santos looks to land a combination but Fieldman avoids it well.
Fieldman throws a nice head kick!
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fieldman but Fieldman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Fieldman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Santos misses the target.#TD#
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fieldman sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fieldman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fieldman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Santos trying to control the pace.
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santos throwing shots but Fieldman is blocking nicely.
Fieldman 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.
Fieldman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fieldman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos.
Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fieldman!
Santos controlling from mount.
Joao Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos lands a heavy elbow.
Santos dominating with strikes here.
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 working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3##SUB#
Santos swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Santos!

Event: ENIGMA 207
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Santos is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Santos misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Santos is wise to it.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Santos throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santos tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Santos rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santos fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Santos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to keep an underhook but Santos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is holding on to half guard well.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Santos control the position.#T1#
Sitsongrit regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Santos. #SUB#
Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Sitsongrit in his guard.#REVB#
Santos is pulling down on Sitsongrit's head to control his posture. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos continues to stall.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sitsongrit being controlled here, momentarily.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santos's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Santos is looking for a triangle here but Sitsongrit uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit stalling.
Santos trying to control but Sitsongrit postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sitsongrit prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Santos has his hands clasped together around Sitsongrit's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joao Santos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santos tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santos trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santos misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Santos steps away.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Santos tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a head kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Santos 's knee. #T3#
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Santos was not able to check. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Santos tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit cracks Santos with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Sitsongrit pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Santos.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit cracks Santos with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos misses with some punches.
Santos blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuangtong Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches.
Santos can't get the takedown.
Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #TD#
Santos wants the takedown. Sitsongrit is fighting it off but Santos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sitsongrit's guard against the cage.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Santos postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joao Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sitsongrit to regain full guard.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Santos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Santos is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Santos controlling the position.
Santos looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Santos has been cut.
Joao Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santos down.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Santos gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuangtong Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Petchuangtong Sitsongrit 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.

Event: ENIGMA 204
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1##TD#
Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chen keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chen wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Chen pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Santos trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
Chen wants to stand and escape but Santos is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Chen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chen landing some decent shots from guard.
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.#T2#
Santos is trying to control the position but Chen postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santos controls Chen momentarily but Chen frees himself.
Chen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Santos working for a triangle but Chen defends it easily.
Chen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Chen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chen lands a couple of digs.
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Chen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Chen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chen wants to control but Santos passes easily into half guard.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chen's head. #T4#
Chen wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos lands with a punch from half guard.
Chen tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Chen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Chen is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos stops Chen from getting back to his feet.
Chen controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wei Chen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santos dives in and grabs Chen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chen shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Chen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chen's waist but Chen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Joao Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Chen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wei Chen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chen lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Chen is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Chen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chen connects with a nice short shot to Santos's temple.
Ground and pound from Chen. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Chen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Chen.
Santos moves into full guard.
Chen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santos trying to control the position.
Chen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Chen landing some decent shots from guard.
Chen landing with the ground and pound.
Santos wants to sweep here but Chen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chen wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Chen is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Chen looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chen keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Chen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Chen wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chen keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Chen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Chen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chen misses with a body shot.
No luck for Chen with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wei Chen 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Santos goes for a double leg but Chen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chen continues to drive forward.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chen pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Chen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Chen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chen working Santos over with strikes.
Chen working over Santos with some ground and pound. Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chen is looking for a kimura here.
Chen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Chen slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
Chen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chen 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. #SUB2#
Chen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chen.
Chen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
Chen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Santos has hold of Chen's hands but Chen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chen prevents Santos from improving his position.
Chen is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.
Santos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nice strikes from Chen there.
Chen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Santos is rocked!
Chen prevents Santos from improving his position.#T3#
Ground and pound from Chen.
Chen working over Santos with some ground and pound. Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Chen 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.
Joao Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Chen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chen sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Santos! Oh, Santos is in big trouble! Chen lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wei Chen!
A very excited looking Wei Chen 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.

Event: ENIGMA 201
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Griffey Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Griffey Jr trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Nice strikes from Santos there.
Santos passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos working Griffey Jr over with strikes here.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Griffey Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffey Jr taking shots to the head. #T1#
Santos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Griffey Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Griffey Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Griffey Jr's face.
Santos dominating with strikes here.
Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Griffey Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Santos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Santos landing strikes from the mount.
Griffey Jr 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos dominating with strikes here.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Griffey Jr tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Santos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Griffey Jr's face.
Santos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Santos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Griffey Jr hang on?
Santos prevents Griffey Jr from getting the reversal.
Santos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffey Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos lands a nice shot to the head.
Griffey Jr taking shots to the head.
Santos raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Griffey Jr is rocked!
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Griffey Jr is still in real trouble! Can Santos finish him?#T3#
Santos unloading with bombs!
Santos lands a big elbow.
Griffey Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Santos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Griffey Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos connects with a bit shot that sees Griffey Jr covering up! More strikes from Santos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Santos is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Santos!

Event: ENIGMA 196
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Santos wants to clinch but Job slips to the side
and Job counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Joao Santos has been cut.#TD2#
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Job wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Job with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Job keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Job's coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy 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.
Job is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santos trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job gets full guard.#T1#
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Job is retaining full guard.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santos is working Job over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Job wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos distracts Job with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santos trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Job not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Job looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos grinds an elbow into Job's temple.
Job is letting Santos control him for a moment.
Santos is putting a hurting on Job here, landing some big shots from side control.
Santos throws an elbow but Job slips to the side and avoids it well.
Job is pushing Santos's head away, looking to escape. Santos manages to hold on to the position though.
Job regains half guard.#T3#
Well, if Santos 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 drops an elbow to the side of Job's head.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Job is looking to escape.
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santos controlling the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Job gets full guard.
Job utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A punch lands to the side of Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Job shows good takedown defense.
Job finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Job in a clinch.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Job's efforts to push away.
Job lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Job blocks a jab.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Job ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joao Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Job counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Job circles away.
Job throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos wants to counter the offense by Job and move into the clinch position.
Job gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santos.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Santos gets a clinch.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Job fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Job loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Job lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Job rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Santos dodges the punch combination from Job.
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Job counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Job misses.
Job moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santos checks a leg kick.
Job on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hans Job is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Job, pushing him back against the cage.
Job wants to stall.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Job avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Job.
Santos lands an uppercut.#T2#
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Job avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hans Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
Job stops a takedown attempt from Santos.
Stalling in the clinch from Job.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Job lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Job misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos tries to work over Job's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Santos has clasped his hands together around Job's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Santos working away.
Job defending against the ground and pound.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Job is working to avoid the ground and pound but Santos connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Santos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Santos lands an elbow.
Job seems a little lost for a moment, as Santos dominates the positioning.
Job gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Joao Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos thows a huge punch but Job dodges it nicely.
Santos controlling the action here.
Job wants to get back to his feet.
Santos content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos working Job over with strikes.
Santos wants to take a breather but Job is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santos connects with a nice short shot to Job's temple.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Job's head.
Job wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Santos.
Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Job throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Job.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Job's defenses.
Job throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Job.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Job's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Job managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Santos.
Job is trying to escape the position but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos is continuing to stall.
Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Job keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Job's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos controls the position.
What's Job going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Job keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Job throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Job defends it well.
Hans Job is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Santos clinches.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Job's efforts to push away.
Santos misses with some punches.
Santos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Santos pushes Job back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Job gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Job fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hans Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Job sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos misses with a jab to the body
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Job swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Job scores with a three punch combo!
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Job as he avoids it easily.
Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Job does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Job does a little dance to reset his feet.
Job swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Job bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Santos is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Job.
The fighters circling - Job throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Job scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joao Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Job finish him?
Santos slips a jab from Job.
Job lands the left hand.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Job moves out of range of the strikes.
Hans Job has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Job, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos misses with a jab to the body
and Job counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Job showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Santos!

Event: ENIGMA 190
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Gallagher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Gallagher counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Gallagher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gallagher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gallagher is defending well.#BC#
Gallagher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos misses with a shot to the body
and Gallagher counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Gallagher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Santos takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Gallagher lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Gallagher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Joao Santos has been cut.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desmond Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Santos.
Santos throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Gallagher counters with a nice right hand that sends Santos toppling to the canvas! Santos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gallagher finish him?!#ROC#Santos is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gallagher lands with a shot to the body.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Gallagher finish him?
Joao Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Gallagher feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Santos sprawling to the canvas! Santos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gallagher finish him?!
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Santos tries to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gallagher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the liver by Gallagher. Beautiful body shot.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gallagher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gallagher lands with an uppercut that bounces Santos off the cage and back into range.
Gallagher blocks a low kick nicely.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gallagher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.#T3##TD2#
Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santos manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Gallagher tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Gallagher has hold of Santos's hands but Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallagher's head.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallagher keeps working. #T4#
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Santos wants to take a breather but Gallagher is having none of it.
Gallagher wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Gallagher tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Santos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Gallagher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallagher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Desmond Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santos lands in his opponent's guard.
Gallagher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Gallagher is proving a slippery customer.
Santos wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Santos seems keen to control Gallagher's posture.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gallagher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santos won't allow Gallagher to sweep him here.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Gallagher blocks nicely.
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gallagher is trying to control the position but Santos postures up. #T3#
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Santos is in close to Gallagher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gallagher wants to hit a sweep here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gallagher there!
Gallagher takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Gallagher is bucking up trying to escape but Santos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Santos tries to control but Gallagher wriggling away.
Santos with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Gallagher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gallagher is working to get back to half guard.
Santos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Santos's cut.
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#
Santos tries to clinch up
and Gallagher counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gallagher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
It looked like Gallagher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos closes the distance but Gallagher moves to the side
and Gallagher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gallagher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Santos wants to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallagher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gallagher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Santos fails with the takedown
and Gallagher counters with an inside leg kick. #KD#
Gallagher sends Santos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gallagher is motioning to the referee to let Santos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gallagher cracks Santos with a hook to the temple - Santos is on wobbly legs here! Gallagher swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Santos falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gallagher wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desmond Gallagher!
After winning the bout, Desmond Gallagher 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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